Auckland Travel Information


Auckland New Zealand, Auckland City and Harbour


Auckland is known as the city of sails. This title comes from the view of yachts seen against the cityscape.

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city with more than 1 million people living in the greater Auckland area. Located at at a narrow point 1/4 of the way down from the top of the North Island between the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea.

Auckland is both a busy city and an area with much serene natural beauty. Amongst other things, Auckland is famous for its spectacular harbour and for its cultural diversity. Auckland is a young, sophisticated and cosmopolitan city, offering an extensive choice of entertainment options (film, theatre and music of all kinds) as well as a very good range of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Auckland gives you easy access to the outdoors, with stunning beaches, the waters and islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and regional parks close by. Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand's unique North Island attractions, including the world famous thermal area of Rotorua, the lakes and the mountains and ski fields of the central North island.

Highlights of the Auckland area include Great Barrier Island, Hibiscus Coast, Matakana Coast, Waiheke Island, Warkworth, North Shore, the Waitakere Ranges and North West wine district.


Auckland Attractions:

Auckland Museum houses priceless treasures of historic New Zealand, and is housed right in the middle of the beautiful Auckland domain and public reserve. Highly recommended for all visitors to Auckland.
Museum of Transport & Technology (MOTAT) is New Zealand's largest and leading transport and technology museum. Within 40 acres, MOTAT will take you on an interactive journey through many of the technological achievements that have helped shape New Zealand.
Auckland Zoo is a living classroom with: 150 animal species, 500 animals, an array of different habitats, experienced, specialist staff, and a firm commitment to education and conservation.
Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World Experience Southern Ocean marine life including Sharks and Rays. See aquarium fish including the Seahorse, live Gentoo and King Penguins, visit the educational knowledge centre.
SkyCity, Auckland Sky Tower At 328 metres Sky Tower is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering breath-taking views for more than 80 kilometres in every direction.


Auckland Transport

The best way to travel Auckland and the whole north island of New Zealand is by Rental Car.

Please visit our Car Hire Quotation page for your New Zealand travel requirements.



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