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Auckland New Zealand Travel Guide

Auckland New Zealand Travel Guide - Auckland is known as the biggest city in New Zealand and you can definitely expect more from this cosmopolitan city than shopping, arts, culture and what you ordinarily see in big cities. Auckland is the pale to be if you want beautiful beaches, holiday islands and exciting nightlife.

Its waterside location has earned for Auckland the moniker “City of Sails” so expect a lot of water adventures, water-based tours, islands and beaches when you go to Auckland for a vacation.

What is nice about this place is that you get to enjoy its beaches without necessarily going on a long trip since resorts are only half an hour away from the downtown area. There are lots of islands around the Hauraki Gulf but among the best destinations in Auckland are the Great Barrier Island and Waiheke Island.

Auckland has a temperate climate which is one of the many reasons why it is one of the best destinations in New Zealand. It is a melting pot of various cultures including the Maori, South Pacific and Asian cultures. And who could ignore the fact that it is the site of over 48 dead volcanoes?

Auckland can be called a Polynesian country considering the number of Polynesians in Auckland vis a vis the other countries worldwide. If Denmark has more bicycles than people then Auckland can also boast of having more boats compared to other cities in the world. Nature lovers would delight in the fact that it is the site of 50 islands and 22 regional parks as well over 310 miles of walking tracks.

There are lots of reasons to get wet in Auckland and this is not just about the city being surrounded by water from all sides. Visitors should get their wet suits ready when going to Auckland because the place offers a lot of water adventures including island hopping, whale and dolphin watching, kayaking, yachting and more.

But don’t get the idea that Auckland is all water because it is also a great site for shopping, nightlife and history hunting. Auckland’s Aotea Square Market will not only give visitors a feel of the local culture but it will also open a whole lot of choices in terms of souvenir and other shopping requirements.

Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand and if you want to know more about this country, the best place to get a glimpse of what the country is all about is Auckland.

Get the best view of the Waitemata Harbour just by going to the Bastion Point. The place is a historical one but it is also a great place to fly a kite or just laze around in the sun. There are lots of adventure, food to eat, places to go and sites to visit at Auckland so if you are planning to visit the city make sure you set your itinerary to make sure you do not miss out on the best places to go.