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Dec 22 - Dec 28
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Auckland at a glance
Since the first Maori landed on her shores soon followed by the Europeans, Auckland has become an harmonious harbour-side mosaic of culture. She is the world's largest Polynesian city, a friendly meeting place for the people of the South Pacific. As New Zealand writer Kevin Ireland has wickedly observed, Auckland has a weight problem. "It is one of the biggest cities in the world. Its swollen bulk hangs out over the constricting belt of its isthmus and bulges further than the eye can see. Its head cannot locate its toes."
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Auckland history
Long long ago, Maui, a mischievous demigod, went fishing one day with his brothers deep in the southern ocean. Using his grandmother's jawbone for a hook, he caught a huge fish and hauled it out of the sea. His brothers were jealous and fought over the fish for tasty pieces. The fish became the North Island of New Zealand, and the landforms were created by their actions, the sea flowing into the gaps left by the hungry brothers. The resulting narrow Auckland isthmus was surrounded by water, between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea.
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Auckland local information
Country:
New Zealand
Auckland By The Numbers:
Population: 1,158,891 (Region), 367,737 (City) Elevation: 20 feet/ 6 meters Average Annual Precipitation: 45.6 inches/ 116 centimeters Average January Temperature: 68 degrees F/ 20 degrees C Average July Temperature: 52 degrees F/ 11 degrees C
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: tourism, service, education, manufacturing, distribution Electricity: 230/240 volts, 50Hz, angled two or three-pin plugs Time Zone: UTC/GMT+13 Country Dialing Code: 64 Area Code: 9
Did You Know?
Auckland's topography is among the most spectacular in the world. Its geological and coastal features are a throw-back to earlier eras in the Earth's development. Auckland has three harbors, two mountain ranges, 48 volcanic cones and more than 50 islands.
Orientation:
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and is located on the northwestern coast of the North Island on the Tasman Sea.
Auckland weather
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Average Annual Rainfall:
38.1" / 96.7 cm
Top Auckland Trips
Way out west
Explore the wild west coast beaches and sample the wares of West Auckland's best vineyards.
Kids' Day Out
Fun for the kids - a visit to Auckland's favourite theme park, lunchtime picnic at Ambury Farm Park, and finally a trip to Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World.
First day in Auckland
This trip gives an overview of what Auckland is all about, without leaving the central city area.
Northern excursion
Art in Auckland
The best of Auckland's art galleries.
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Plan Your Auckland Trip
Top Rated Activities
Raglan
Surf's up!
Waitakere Golf Club
Bring your climbing gear
Muriwai Beach
West coast beach
Karangahape Road
Cultural diversity
Bush & Beach Ltd
Explore the West Coast
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
Aachen House
Elegant boutique just outside city
Airport Skyway Lodge
Great place for families
Albert Park Backpackers
Ideally located near inner city oasis
Aniwaniwa Cottage Homestay
A rainbow across the harbor
Ascot Parnell, The
Charming, historic home
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Sorelle
Unexpected treat in the Waiuku township
Taiko
Popular Japanese restaurant in Kingsland
Banzai
Excellent Japanese food with superb service
Rakinos
Popular inner city café and bar
Pukeko's Nest
Great place to stop en route to the Coromandel
 
Top Rated Nightlife
Auckland Philharmonia
A variety of performances
Coast Bar and Lounge
Bar with a view
Kingslander
Live and loud
Maidment Theatre
Uni-versal entertainment
Khuja Lounge
Finding Aotearoa soul