Holiday Destination: Auckland

The Auckland metropolitan area in the North Island of New Zealand. The 2011 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranked Auckland 3rd equal place in the world on its list, while the Economist's World's Most Livable Cities index of 2011 ranked Auckland in 9th place. In 2010, Auckland was classified as a Beta World City in the World Cities Study Group’s inventory by Loughborough University. 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. Wherever you stay in Auckland, you're never far from breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, invigorating walks, idyllic holiday islands, outstanding food and wine, great shopping and exciting nightlife.

Climate

Summer 23.3 °C (73.9 °F), Winter 7.1 °C (44.8 °F)

Tourist Season

April and October is the best for visiting Auckland.

Accommodation

Hotels and Apartments.

General Information Of Auckland

• Land Area: 215.9 sq mi (559.2 km2)
• Population: 14 Lakh.
• Capital City: Auckland.
• Language: English and Maori.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Auckland

Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World

Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, a public aquarium in Auckland, New Zealand, was the brainchild of renowned New Zealand marine archeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton. Built in disused sewage storage tanks, the aquarium used a new form of acrylic shaping, which allowed curved tunnels rather than viewing areas with flat panels only, as in previous aquariums. The project is also believed to be the first, or one of the first, to use conveyor belts to slowly move people through the viewing areas.

Auckland War Memorial Museum

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, as well as military history. The museum is also one of the most iconic Auckland buildings, constructed in the neo classicist style, and sitting on a grassed plinth in the Auckland Domain, a large public park close to the Auckland CBD.

Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo is a 16.35 hec zoological garden in Auckland, New Zealand, situated next to Western Springs park not far from Auckland's central business district. It is run by the Auckland City Council with the Auckland Zoological Society as a supporting organisation. Auckland Zoo opened in 1922 experiencing early difficulties mainly due to animal health issues. By 1930 a sizable collection of animals had been assembled and a zoological society formed. After the war the collection was expanded, and in the 1950s chimpanzees were acquired to provide tea parties for the public's entertainment, but this practice ceased in 1964. In 1973 the zoo expanded into the adjacent Western Springs park. From the late 1980s to the present day, many old exhibits were phased out and replaced by modern enclosures. In 2011 the zoo opened its largest development, Te Wao Nui, which exhibits native New Zealand flora and fauna.

Rainbow's End Theme Park

Rainbow's End is a 9.3 ha theme park in Auckland, New Zealand that opened in December, 1982. The park, wholly owned subsidiary of New Zealand Experience Ltd, is currently New Zealand's largest theme park. The park currently employs between 50 and 200 staff both full time and part time depending on the time of year. The agreement with Council also commits the company to re-invest $3 million every three years into new rides or upgrades.

Sky Tower

The Sky Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower located on the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in the Auckland CBD, Auckland City, New Zealand. It is 328 mt tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest free standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Due to its shape and height, especially when compared to the next tallest structures, it has become an iconic structure in Auckland's skyline.

Snowplanet

Snowplanet is an indoor snow recreation centre located in Silverdale on the Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand. Snowplanet is New Zealand's first snow resort. It lies 20 minutes north of Auckland city. The snowdome, approximately 30000x 200 m and built on the side of a hill, features 50 centimetres of real powder snow, three lifts, a terrain park for freestyle skiers & snowboarders and a separate learners slope. The company offers a range of off Snow services. Snow planet is also the name of an indoor snow recreation centre at Spaarenwoude in the Netherlands.

Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the principal public gallery in Auckland, New Zealand and has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. It frequently hosts travelling international exhibitions. Set below the hilltop Albert Park in the central city area of Auckland, the gallery was established in 1888 as the first permanent art gallery in New Zealand. The NEW Gallery, across the road from the main gallery, shows contemporary art. It is located in the former Auckland Telephone Exchange Building which was converted in 1995 into a rather daring fusion of Edwardian and contemporary architecture.

New Zealand National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England is the leading maritime museum of the United Kingdom and may be the largest museum of its kind in the world. The historic buildings forming part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, it also incorporates the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, and 17th century Queen's House. The museum is a non departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Like other publicly funded national museums in the United Kingdom, the National Maritime Museum does not levy an admission charge although most temporary exhibitions do incur admission charges.

Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump

Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump enjoy the experience of a 40 metre bungy jump off Auckland's famous landmark. This involves a bridge walk to the "Bungy Pod" before jumping from the purpose built jump pod, suspended over the Waitemata Harbour. There's a variety of Bungy options available with the optional 'water touch' being the favorite.

Aotea Centre

The Aotea Centre is a performing arts and events centre theatre in the Auckland CBD, Auckland City, New Zealand. Located at the western edge of Aotea Square, off Queen Street, the centre provides cultural venue space in the heart of the city and is managed by 'The Edge'. The main construction of the centre was finished in 1989, with the centre opening in 1990 having cost NZ$ 128.5 million. Designed by the City architect Ewen Wainscott in 1974, this building was not actually built until the late 1980s. It won the NZIA Silver Medal award. Costs escalated greatly during construction resulting in several features being omitted. Due to poor acoustics the main auditorium required an expensive refit in the mid 1990s.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal in or Near by

Wellesley St Near Hobson St

Corner Of Hobson Street
Wellesley Street
Auckland, New Zealand

Wellesley St Near Albert St - C5 (Arrive)

Wellesley Street
Auckland, New Zealand

Opposite 127 Hobson St

Hobson Street
Auckland, New Zealand

Mayoral Drive By Aotea Centre - A1

Mayoral Drive
Auckland, New Zealand

Airport

Auckland Airport: For International and Domestic flights.

Railway Stations

Train Station - Grafton

Grafton
Auckland, New Zealand

Train Station - Mt Eden

Mt Eden
Auckland, New Zealand

Train Station - Kingsland

Kingsland
Auckland, New Zealand