Auckland, known as the "City of Sails" enjoys the vibrancy of an
urban lifestyle alongside the tranquil settings of parks and
beaches. With a population of 1.3 million people, Auckland has a
bustling centre with activities galore, from international concerts
and sporting events to cultural festivals and celebrations.
Auckland is the largest Polynesian city in New Zealand with a
dynamic mix of Maori (indigenous people of New Zealand), European,
Pacific Island and Asian cultures.
Uniquely set between two harbours, amongst 11 extinct volcanoes
and numerous islands in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland offers dozens of
beaches to enjoy within minutes of the city - or you can venture a
little further afield to sail the harbour or explore the wild West
Coast surf beaches. Whether you are looking for extreme adventure
or a quiet morning coffee and a browse in the local market, there's
always something to do in Auckland.
With a temperate climate and plenty of sunshine, Auckland enjoys
long warm summers and relatively mild winters. Enjoy an outdoor
lifestyle all year round with after work and weekend social and
competitive sports clubs or build a deck and enjoy barbeques with
your new friends!
Getting around Auckland:
To get around the city and Aucklands suburbs check out MAXX Auckland Regional
Transport
If you want to explore the wider Auckland region, get
away from the city for the weekend or take a trip there's plenty of
great rental car companies to choose from; Jucy,
Apex, Budget,
Avis
& Thrifty to name a
few!
AA
Travel is a great website to check out before you
go travelling around Aotearoa!
Things to do in Auckland:
There is always something happening in Auckland whether it be
Music or the Arts. There are many Gig Guides with great events!
Here's a few to get you started: Under the
Radar, Auckland Theatre
company, NZ Ballet,
NZ
Orchestra, NZ Opera, Auckland
City Council Events, Bfm Entertainment
Guide.
For Auckland Tours, Sight seeing and things to do: Auckland
Tourism and Events, Viator Experiences, Auckland Attractions, Auckland
Tourism
Auckland has so many great places to eat and drink; with many
award winning Cafe's and Restuarants to choose from its hard to
decide where to go sometimes! Dine
Out, Menu
Mania, Where to eat in
Auckland, Eat
Out, Menus are
just a few sites that will help with your decision.
Auckland has amazing beaches and waterways; from the Manukau
Harbour to the white sandy beaches of the Hauraki Gulf and the wild
West Coast there is something for everyone! Auckland City Council
Beaches, Guide to Auckland
Beaches, 50 Beaches to
Visit.
Event Tickets: To purchase tickets for all the great events
happening in Auckland check out these great sites! Ticketmaster,
Tikectek, Eventfinder,
Frontier
Touring & Real
Groovy are just a small
selection.
Auckland is also a great City if you love the outdoors! From
Hunua, Awhitu, Tawharanui, Wenderholm, Shakespeare to the
Waitakere Ranges there is plenty to do to escape the City and so
close! For Parks and recreation Department of Conservation has a
great website. Otherwise the Auckland Council
website also has all the information you will need about these
parks.
Auckland in a nutshell; For everything
you need to know about this awesome city!
No matter what the sport, there will be a club here for you in
Auckland. From Cricket to Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Ice
Hockey, Equestrian, Archery to Chess there is something for every
sports enthusiast.