Auckland

Oceania

Where else can you have a fully urbanized town that’s just minutes away from pristine beaches, dense rainforests, captivating islands, gorgeous vineyards and wildlife reserves?

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Rated as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Auckland is truly a naturally gifted metropolis. Where else can you have a fully urbanized town that’s just minutes away from pristine beaches, dense rainforests, captivating islands, gorgeous vineyards and wildlife reserves? Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and lies on an isthmus, with two harbors surrounding …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE English CURRENCY New Zealand Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT March to May & September to November NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Auckland Railway Station NEAREST AIRPORT Auckland Airport (AKL) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 111 INTERNET ACCESS New Zealand currently has limited access to free WiFi services, although the situation is gradually improving. Free WiFi hotspots are found predominantly in urban areas and …

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Getting Around

Local Bus Local buses are the most common means of transportation in Auckland. The day pass lets passengers hop on and off any number of buses all day. This is a great way to see the city. Buses run all day long and the drivers are very helpful and will let you know where to get off. Travelling by ferry …

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History & Culture

Auckland was occupied by the M膩ori in the 14th Century and the region was appreciated for its rich and fertile land. Villages were created in and around the volcanic peaks. The beginning of the use of firearms started towards the end of the eighteenth century, which caused an imbalance of power between the tribes and lead to an intertribal warfare …

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Top Attractions

Auckland Sky Tower Auckland’s needle-like Sky Tower is the city’s most prominent landmark and at 328 meters high, New Zealand’s highest building. If you’re looking for a place to snap the perfect city panorama then the observation deck here (reached by zooming up to the top of the building in a glass-elevator) is just the place to get your camera …

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