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The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area of the country with approximately 1.3 million residents, over a quarter of the country's population, and demographic trends indicate that it will continue growing faster than the rest of the country. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world.

It is a conurbation, made up of Auckland City (excluding the Hauraki Gulf islands), North Shore City, and the urban parts of Waitakere and Manukau cities, along with Papakura District and some nearby urban parts of Rodney and Franklin Districts. In Māori its name is Tāmaki-makau-rau, or the transliterated version of Auckland, Ākarana.

Auckland lies between the Hauraki Gulf of the Pacific Ocean to the east, the low Hunua Ranges to the south-east, the Manukau Harbour to the south-west, and the Waitakere Ranges and smaller ranges to the west and north-west. The central part of the urban area occupies a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and the Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the few cities in the world to have harbours on two separate major bodies of water.

Parks and nature
Auckland Domain is one of the largest parks within the city, situated close to the CBD and having a good view of the Gulf and of Rangitoto island. Smaller parks also close to the city centre are Albert Park, Myers Park, Western Park and Victoria Park.

While most volcanic cones in the Auckland Volcanic Field have been affected by quarrying, many of the remaining cones are now ensconced within parks, and retain a somewhat more natural character than the surrounding city. Prehistoric earthworks and historic fortifications feature in several of these parks, including Mount Eden, North Head and One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie).

Other parks around the city are in Western Springs, which has a large park bordering on the MOTAT museum and the Auckland Zoo. The Auckland Botanic Gardens are located further south in Manurewa.

Ferries provide transport to parks and nature reserves at Devonport, Waiheke Island and Rangitoto Island. The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park to the west of Auckland offers beautiful and relatively unspoiled bush territory, as do the Hunua Ranges to the south.

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Holidays in Auckland

Auckland boats a sunny climate, Polynesian culture and a passionate interest in superb food, wine and shopping. Auckland’s population of 1,300,000 live within thirty minutes of amazing beaches, unspoilt islands and hidden hiking trails and enjoy a lifestyle ranked among the best in the world.

Auckland also features parks, gardens, walkways, bush reserves, museums, markets, wineries, adventure activities, beaches and islands. As well as exploring the city itself, it can serve as a base for day trips to major visitor attractions like the Bay of Islands, Coromandel Peninsula, Waitomo, Taupo and Rotorua.

Things to do in Auckland

Sightseeing in Auckland

Visitors can hike to the summit of Mt Eden for spectacular views of the city, or take scenic flights by helicopter or light aircraft. There are many options for tours from downtown Auckland, with departures leaving every day and focusing on walks, beaches, Maori history and culture, wineries, city gardens and volcanoes. Visitors can also enjoy scenic water cruises to Waiheke, Rangitoto and the Great Barrier Islands.

Auckland’s Beaches

Piha beach in the dramatic Piha lagoon, west of the city is a popular weekend retreat for city people. Te Henga beach, Muriwai beach and Karekare beach are all within easy reach.

Shopping in Auckland

With an eclectic mix of cultures, Auckland offers the shopper everything from Pacific markets to arts and crafts stores. Highlights include Queen Street, Auckland’s main shopping street; High Street – one of the city’s most popular shopping districts; and the quaint shopping districts of Parnell and Mt Eden.

Activities in Auckland

The city’s Sky Tower is the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere and offers New Zealand’s highest bungy jump, a 24 hour casino and revolving restaurant. Alternatively, AJ Hackett Bungy offers bungy jumping off the Auckland Harbor Bridge. Other activities include horse treks, abseiling, hot air ballooning and mountain biking. Costs for outdoor and adventure activities are reasonable and availability is widespread.

Culture in Auckland

The recently renovated Auckland Museum has one of the world’s largest collections of South Pacific art and is one of the most visited museums in the world. At Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World you can walk below the aquarium, where you can watch penguins at play in their natural environment. Auckland Zoo is popular with visitors, and offers the chance to see kiwis in their natural environment.

Food in Auckland

Try “Sailing and Seafood” cruises in Auckland’s famous harbor, wine tasting at some of the oldest vineyards in New Zealand, al fresco dining on the waterfront and in Ponsnby and a range of fantastic eateries in the popular districts of Parnell, Mission Bay and Devonport.

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CLIMATE OF AUCKLAND
The city's climate is warm-temperate. The summers are warm with slightly cooler but lengthy winters. January temperatures average 21-24 °C. (February and March are typically warmer than January, however), and July temperatures average 14-16 °C. High levels of rainfall occur almost year-round (over 1000mm per year), especially in winter. In winter, the average maximum daily temperature is 15°C and temperatures only very rarely fall below 5°C even at night. Woollen clothing is recommended for the winter months but the most important clothing to bring (or bring enough money to buy) is wet weather clothing. Auckland’s annual rainfall is one of the highest in the country at 1106mm and tropical-type showers are usual.

Transport On Arrival

By Car You can rent almost any type of vehicle, from budget compacts to stylish convertibles. There are plenty of rental car companies within a 10 minute stroll of the downtown area. If you're not collecting your rental car at the airport, catch a taxi or book yourself onto an airport shuttle bus. Ask for more details at the Airport Visitor Information Centre on arrival.

By Taxi By Taxi There are many Auckland taxi companies operating each offering something slightly different. All Auckland taxi cabs must display their prices and operate on a meter. There is usually a fixed charge for the flag fall and then a distance charge after that. With the traffic hold-ups in the central part of the city waiting time is also accumulated. At night there is an increased charge after certain hours. From Auckland International Airport other transport options include the Airbus and shuttles.

Auto Rickshaws or Tuk TuksTaxis are easy to hire from ranks or the side of the street and three-wheeler auto-rickshaws or tuk-tuks are a novel alternative. Tip: Corporate Cabs is regarded as one of New Zealand’s premier taxi and limousine service providers and they can be contacted on: 0800 733 833 for details. Warning: If a taxi is required on a weekend or during the night it may be best to phone ahead of time and book one as demand is often high.

Also available are water taxis to ferry you from one area to the other by boat.

By BusBy Bus The main bus terminal is on Commerce St, between Quay St and Customs St East. Bus timetables are available from the bus terminal, newsagents and the information centre. A free bus service was introduced for the America’s Cup, it travels a loop around downtown Auckland and is easy to spot: it is a double-decker, multi-coloured bus with ‘Get Into It’ written on the sides. Another loop bus route is ‘The Link’, it runs every ten minutes and covers much more distance than the other loop bus service.

Transport around the heart of Auckland is as easy as jumping on the Link. This offers a circular bus route covering central Auckland. Link buses run every 10 minutes 6am - 7pm Monday to Friday and 7am - 6pm Saturday, every 15 minutes every evening to 11.30pm and 7am - 11.30pm Sunday. Buses run both clockwise and anti-clockwise between Queen Street, Parnell, Newmarket, Auckland Hospital, Auckland University, Karangahape Road, Ponsonby, Victoria Park Market and SkyCity.

By Train Two trains operate between Auckland and Wellington. The Overlander runs daily departing in the morning from both cities and arriving early in the evening. The Northerner is an overnight train operating Sunday to Friday, departing from both cities in the evening and arriving early in the morning. The Geyserland operates daily between Auckland and Rotorua, and the Kaimai Express operates daily between Auckland and Tauranga, both trains stop in Hamilton on the way.

Road Rules New Zealand road rules follow international standards. New Zealand drives on the left side of the road (the same as in the UK and Japan, and opposite to the USA and Europe). You can drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months if you have a current drivers license from your home country or an international driving permit. You must carry your license with you at all driving times. The speed limit on the open road is 100km/h except central Auckland where it is 80km/h and 50km/h in all built up areas. New Zealand has strict drink driving rules and random breath testing is undertaken regularly. The wearing of seat belts in both front and back seats is compulsory, as is the wearing of helmets when riding a bicycle or motorcycle. Cycling or walking on designated motorways is prohibited.

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