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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
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Getting There:

By Air:
Auckland International Airport (+64 9 275 0789/ http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz ) is New Zealand's largest and busiest airport and is located 21 km (14 miles) from downtown Auckland. The airport provides direct service and connections to domestic and international destinations.

Airbus ( +64 9 375 4730/ http://www.airbus.co.nz ) offers service to and from the airport and Auckland City every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes after 6p.

Taxis and shuttle buses are located at the western side of the International Terminal and in front of the Domestic Terminals. A taxi from the airport to the city centre of Auckland is approximately NZ$40.

By Train:
Tranz Scenic ( +64 4 495 0775/ http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz ) is New Zealand's only passenger rail service. The Overlander route offers service to Auckland from Wellington.

By Bus:
InterCity Coachlines ( +64 9 913 6100/ http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz ) offers frequent daily coach service throughout all of New Zealand. The bus stops are located at the Sky City Coach Terminal on 102 Hobson Street and outside the main doors of the Auckland International Airport.

Northliner Express ( +64 9 307 5873/ http://www.northliner.co.nz ) has frequent routes throughout the Northland area with the Auckland stop located at 172 Quay Street.

By Car:
A large motorway network provides direct links to Auckland.

Getting Around:
The Link ( +64 9 366 6400 or +64 9 309 6269/ http://www.stagecoach.co.nz ) provides bus service between central Auckland locations including Downtown, University, Victoria Park, Sky City, Queen Street and more.

Rideline ( +64 9 366 6400/ http://www.rideline.co.nz ) provides public transportation throughout the Auckland region via bus, ferry and train.

Kawau Kat Cruises ( +64 9 425 8006/ http://www.kawaukat.co.nz ) offers daily Harbour cruises as well as ferry service to Waiheke Island and Ragitoto Island in Auckland.
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