AUCKLAND
New Zealand
Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade.
Population: 1.377 million (Jun 2011)
Best Time To Visit
For the best weather, travel between November and April.
Transportation
The city and its inner suburbs are easily explored on foot, but you can also take the Inner Link bus ($2.50), which does loops around the city to Parnell, K Road, Ponsonby, and Victoria Park.
Weather
January and February are the hottest months, with an average temperature of 71ºF (21ºC). July and August are the coldest months, with an average temperature of 55ºF (13ºC).
Know Before Visiting
Auckland’s public transportation can be a hassle, so book a car in advance if you’d like to see the entire city.
Language
Electric
Local voltage is 240AC, or 50 hertz. Power outlets take two-pin and three-pin plugs (Type I).
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
Visit Auckland
Things to Do in Auckland
 Albert ParkAlbert Park is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 3 km south of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip. The suburb of Albert Park extends from the St Vincent Gardens to Beaconsfield Parade and Mills Street. It was settled residentially as an extension of Emerald Hill (South Melbourne). It is characterised by wide streets, heritage buildings, terraced houses, open air cafes, parks and significant stands of mature exotic trees, including |  Auckland Sky TowerThe Sky Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower located at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in the Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand. |  Auckland War Memorial MuseumThe Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira 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 |
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 Auckland Art Gallery Francisco AnzolAuckland 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. |  East Coast BeachesWhen 18th Century navigator Captain James Cook sailed into the region aboard the Endeavour he was so impressed he aptly named it The Bay of Plenty. The region is still living up to its name and is one of the country's premier holiday destinations surrounded by glittering white sand, crystal clear, rolling surf beaches, beautiful harbours and an unbeatable lifestyle. |  Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life AquariumKelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium is a public aquarium in Auckland, New Zealand that was opened in 1985. Located at 23 Tamaki Drive, it was the brainchild of New Zealand marine archeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton. |
 Kaipara Coast Sculpture GardensKaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens is a great outing for garden, sculpture and cafe enthusiasts. A 1km trail takes visitors through a variety of garden experiences and past approximately 50 sculptures by established and emerging New Zealand artists. |  One Tree HillMaungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a 182-metre volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is also called One Tree Hill. |  Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)The Museum of Transport and Technology is a science and technology museum located in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. It is located close to the Western Springs Stadium, Auckland Zoo and the Western Springs Park |
 Viaduct HarbourViaduct Harbour, formerly known as Viaduct Basin, is a former commercial harbour on the Auckland waterfront that has been turned into a development of mostly upscale apartments, office space and restaurants. |  PuhoiPuhoi is a settlement located approximately 50 km north of Auckland, New Zealand on the banks of the Puhoi River. The name Puhoi is translated as "slow water". |  Waiheke Island AucklandWaiheke Island is the most populated and second-largest island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its ferry terminal in Matiatia Bay at the western end is 21.5 km from the central-city terminal in Auckland. |
 Voyager New Zealand Maritime MuseumThe New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Anaui A Tangaroa is a maritime museum in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on Hobson Wharf, adjacent to the Viaduct Harbour in central Auckland |  Waitemata HarbourWaitematā Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. For this reason it is often referred to as Auckland Harbour, despite the fact that it is one of two harbours adjoining the city. |  West Coast BeachesThe west is wild. Whatipu, Karekare, Piha, Bethells and Muriwai beaches all have a remote, untamed beauty that's good for the soul. Although you’ll feel a world away, many of these beautiful beaches are less than an hour from the city centre, making them ideal day trip destinations. |
 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park IslandsThe Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana is a coastal feature of the North Island of New Zealand. It has an area of 4000 km²,[1] and lies between, in anticlockwise order, the Auckland Region, the Hauraki Plains, the Coromandel Peninsula, and Great Barrier Island. |  Auckland City Center ArchitectureAlthough, Downtown Auckland seems as a completely modern city. However, amid the modern towers, there are numerous prime examples of early historical architecture for fans to seek out. The imposing Ferry Building makes a striking English-Baroque mark on the harbour, made in 1912. Append the Ferry Building is the Chief Post Office, created by John Campbell in 1911. |
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