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Auckland is a modern cosmopolitan city with a population of 1.4 million people - roughly one third of New Zealand's entire population reside in Auckland.
The city and suburbs have developed within the same time frame and similar urban patterns as California (Los Angeles and Auckland have shared urban planning designs and are sister cities). Today the city and suburbs sprawl over a large urban area, hemmed to the east and west by two large harbours (Waitemata and Manukau) and ocean (Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea) beyond.
Many suburbs were once separate towns and offer examples of early European settlement (Devonport, Mission Bay, Parnell Village, Ponsonby and Howick are historic suburban centres that remain well preserved and contain good examples of Victorian, Edwardian, Deco and Bungalow residential styles).
An extensive tram system was removed in the 1960s and motorway systems have since been implemented, although recent efforts to return two areas to trams for tourism purposes (in the CBD Wynyard Quarter and at Western Springs linking the Zoo and Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)) have been successful.
Because of its large geographic sprawl (and urban design focus on motorway systems) public transport can be frustrating and is not cheap by international comparisons - however - most destinations within 5km of the CBD and of appeal to visitors are served by frequent bus, train and ferry services from the Britomart transport centre (located in the downtown area of the CBD). An information desk operates at the ferry building and from inside the street level entrance to the train station with information for all public transport options across the city.
Regular ferry services depart the ferry building; with historic Devonport just 15min away - the view of the city and islands of the harbour make this a highly recommended trip. Further away with plenty of good beaches, boutique accommodation, wineries and olive groves is Waiheke Island (45min). Also worth a visit by ferry is Rangitoto (the large volcanic island that flanks the eastern horizon) - take good walking shoes, food and water to walk to the top - it can be very hot in summer - a bus service operates on some days for those that dont want to walk (enquire at the Britomart or ferry building information centre before setting out - and don't miss the last ferry back to the city as there is no accommodation on Rangitoto).
Popular areas on good bus routes include Ponsonby, Newmarket, Parnell, Mission Bay, Takapuna. A tourist explorer bus also completes a regular circuit of popular tourist sites. For travel to more distant suburban locations a car is recommended - many car hire firms have set up business in Auckland and rental rates are reasonable especially if renting for longer periods of time. Be aware that parking in Auckland can be complicated - make sure you read and understand parking control signs ( local government enforces parking fines and has no hesitation to have your vehicle towed). Be aware also of bus lanes (zones marked out on the road where only buses are permitted at certain times). These zones are also signposted but it can be easy to miss seeing them if concentrating on traffic. Fines are large and the authority administering is not tolerant.
The Auckland area was first settled by a confluence of Māori people of different tribes more than 700 years ago. From 1600 to 1750 the Tāmaki tribes terraced the volcanic cones, building pā(settlements behind protective palisades). Across the isthmus they developed 2,000 hectares of kūmara (sweet potato) gardens. These earthworks are easily seen on Mt Eden - a volcanic hill easily accessible from the CBD.
European settlement began in the early 1800s. The settlement resembled a shanty town in parts and ran along the gully in what is now Queen Street - alongside a creek (now under the road). The original shoreline remained until port reclamation and road development obscured it (although the original sea cliff can still be seen in Shortland St, Fanshawe St and along The Strand in Parnell). The port is the biggest in New Zealand and continues to grow but continued harbour filling is controversial.
In 1840 the city became the capital of New Zealand for 25 years and migration from Europe and Australia began in earnest. The University of Auckland celebrates 130 years in 2013 since it was founded in 1883 and historic buildings and fortifications can be seen on campus.The War Memorial Museum (which houses a good collection of early Māori and European settlement on the ground floor and top floor respectively) was built in 1929 and the eight lane Harbour Bridge (linking the North Shore to the rest of the city) was completed in 1959 (and carries some 170,000 vehicles per day).
Dominating the midtown skyline of the CBD is the Sky Tower - an observation, restaurant and telecommunications tower completed in 1997. It is 328m (1,076 ft) tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
Auckland is often known as the "City of Sails" for the large number of yachts that grace the Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. It could also be known as the "City of Extinct Volcanoes". Much of its natural character comes from the fact that it is built on the Auckland Volcanic Field which consists of about 48 volcanoes. All of the volcanoes are individually extinct but the volcanic field as a whole is not.
Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia. For some Polynesian island nations there are more expatriates living in Auckland than in their homeland. Auckland's rich Pacific cultural mix is celebrated at [url=http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/pasifika/default.asp]festivals[/url] and sporting matches.
Auckland often rates well in international quality-of-life polls, consistently rating in the top five. Culturally, the city is an interesting mix. As Europeans only settled in New Zealand less than 200 years ago, an immigrant culture is prominent - many migrants from the [wiki=766553d19f0a0af969f3921400e34ba3]British Isles[/wiki] and their immediate offspring populate the city. The city has attracted a sizeable population of Asians and Pacific Islanders in recent years and in some areas Asian migrants represent 50% of the enrolled voting population. Along with changing demographics and decentralisation of commerce to suburban nodes, the central city has witnessed significant residential influx over the last decade. Education facilities and related services, many aimed primarily at Asian students, now represent a significant portion of commercial and residential building use in the CBD.
The indigenous peoples of New Zealand are the Māori, a large portion of whom have emigrated from their tribal villages in the last 60 years to cities such as Auckland. Representing about 11% of the city, most of these Māori are fully integrated into the urban culture and many are estranged from their tribal roots. Intermarriage rates have been substantial, so rather than appearing only as a prominently distinct ethnicity, an entire spectrum from European white to Māori has emerged. Like many indigenous peoples, the Māori suffered historical injustice/genocide at the hands of the colonizing British, though since the 1960s a revival of the Māori culture and language has emerged with New Zealand now celebrating the distinctness of its native inhabitants. Though most Māori speak far better English than Te Reo Māori, New Zealand added native Māori as an official language in 1987; however, English is overwhelmingly dominant.
Many think that central Auckland does not have enough green space. Instead of parks having been planned as centre pieces of the city from inception, as most other British Empire cities were, Auckland parks were after-thoughts, located on marginal land, as if no one ever expected Auckland to grow beyond being a port town. Meyer's Park (previously a shanty town, bought for the city by the Meyers family) is tucked out of the way in a gully. Albert Park is difficult to access but well worth a visit and adjacent to the University of Auckland main campus and historic buildings. Further up, Grafton Bridge crosses an historic cemetery where it is an easy walk to the Botanical Garden and Domain - although not actually in the CBD proper.
Even though if you live in the CBD, you still need a car since the best shopping is in the suburbs. To get there driving a car is recommended as public transport is not efficient, since it doesn't really work and is not properly integrated. Yet very few city apartments have car spaces!
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Climate
Auckland is situated in a temperate climate zone and, as such, does not experience hot or cold extremes at any time of year. The summer months are from December through to March. The sun is very strong during this time and it is advisable to use sunscreen and cover exposed skin from prolonged exposure.
April to June brings cooler temperatures and rain toward the end of June which persists through winter until September and October.
Westerly airstreams predominate throughout the year and it is not unusual to experience weather systems that affected Sydney and Melbourne just a few days before - nor is it unusual to see occasional high altitude haze from summer wildfires in Australia; making for spectacular sunsets.
Humid and moist conditions are usual in all seasons. There is no monsoon but tropical cyclones spin down from the Pacific Islands a couple of times a year bringing damaging winds and heavy rain. Rainfall is never far away especially outside the summer months - outdoor activities should be planned with an alternative inside option in case it rains at any time of year. Localised tornadoes occur infrequently in summer months (they have always occurred but only recently been reported as the areas where they occur have only been developed within the last decade).
Summer brings settled dry weather systems most years from early January - but being a maritime environment with no continental land mass it is not unusual to have wet summers also. Winter brings chilly temperatures and overnight frosts to sheltered suburban areas. Snow flurries are a once in a generation event.
Best time for beach swimming is between late December to May.
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By plane
[url=http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/]Auckland International Airport[/url] - New Zealand's largest airport was 12th best overall airport in the world and second globally for airports that handle 10 to 20 million passengers a year in the 2013 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards.
Auckland is well connected by frequent non-stop services.
*Asia (flight time 9-14 hours): [wiki=3d147c6ba113929f5a004a5e9dcc832e]Bangkok[/wiki], Denpassar/[wiki=53b98f90a1c4b17176913e24570306bb]Bali[/wiki]##, [wiki=50a13d0dbb195487a4b6c602ea0fe532]Guangzhou[/wiki] , [wiki=8b476ff778119b8d49588f3daadf69a1]Hong Kong[/wiki], [wiki=dc5df51ea7e4a83d5663ca4ced03a1aa]Kuala Lumpur[/wiki], [wiki=458e4cbc78201c1aec5fc53a31c59378]Singapore[/wiki], [wiki=fd38499c5c04df42d1d78807aa4b7d7d]Seoul[/wiki], [wiki=5466ee572bcbc75830d044e66ab429bc]Shanghai[/wiki], [wiki=0d70a380fe641d8206c6d43c185b9c23]Osaka[/wiki], [wiki=7a4e1add2047d025b98f55dbb33382b5]Taipei[/wiki]#, [wiki=62413a57c5e3dc51177995fa175d3286]Tokyo[/wiki]
* Australia (flight time 3.5-7h): [wiki=a02f9768660497d370831df932feeeaf]Adelaide[/wiki], [wiki=c0f6d8f516f49d2e7a21306270f8c21a]Cairns[/wiki], [wiki=759302fb84c5f72078746e7358ba44a0]Brisbane[/wiki], [wiki=6496055c81ee7976cc6fa14b217c9165]Gold Coast[/wiki], [wiki=1fc91e86962825bb745de53d1657b3e4]Sydney[/wiki], [wiki=7c885b9c7c703a77befcabeea54944d5]Melbourne[/wiki], [wiki=4bc44fa25c7afaf63618e6586084052e]Perth[/wiki]
* Europe (flight time 23h): [wiki=59ead8d1e124ccfb79f3ace06f43e703]London[/wiki] Heathrow#
* Middle East (flight time 18 hr): [wiki=23b998b19b5f60dbbc4eedc53328b0c7]Dubai[/wiki]#
* North America (flight time 9.5-14.5h): [wiki=d0aa2dffa0da83f1f34681308d04db5d]Los Angeles[/wiki], [wiki=f2bfa9dea7a441fa220c5842c50ac8b1]San Fransisco[/wiki], [wiki=904b6f7e29f77065ee9977b30660617c]Honolulu[/wiki], [wiki=a25b2dff7d13c650e6c7e6bfb3bba5a3]Houston[/wiki], [wiki=38278119f2c41ca7aedcbc55eabf73cd]Vancouver[/wiki]
* Pacific Islands (flight time 1.5-7h): [wiki=4cddaf95370d849a891c1c6eb5c63243]Cook Islands[/wiki], [wiki=0861134397888c470803c77fb6cd2943]Samoa[/wiki], [wiki=dd5cb49bc56af9d53f9f9e1e5b425ab0]Tonga[/wiki], [wiki=55b0c4d4efa00b59643b2e6a6e7c18c0]Fiji[/wiki], [wiki=53a952d732c715fb1b34898400320751]New Caledonia[/wiki], [wiki=1e257d79cd2dd7a09657597cee33bbe5]Tahiti[/wiki], [wiki=a573f4ed911c3b437599818762263a0c]Solomon Islands[/wiki], [wiki=fe07e488fe56260f45240c1c8a8882a8]Vanuatu[/wiki]
* South America (flight time 13.5h): [wiki=464f18360a31a99b8003db4c668244c0]Buenos Aires[/wiki], [wiki=b402b481bc0dbd51687430c586c7909a]Santiago[/wiki]
# Destinations requiring transit lounge layover but not requiring a change of aircraft
## Seasonal schedule
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By bus
The InterCity Sky City Bus Terminal (located at 102 Hobson St, behind Sky City Plaza) is the main hub for national carriers [url=http://intercity.co.nz]InterCity[/url] and [url=http://greatsights.co.nz/]GreatSights New Zealand[/url]. Regional Northland operator [url=http://northliner.co.nz]Northliner[/url] also departs from this location. Facilities include an InterCity ticketing office, free Wi-Fi, cafe and luggage lockers.
New operator, [url=http://www.ManaBus.com]ManaBus.com[/url] has services to Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo and Wellington leaving from opposite the downtown Ferry Building at 98 Quay Street.
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By train
The Overlander train runs from central Wellington to Britomart Transport Centre at the north end of Queen St in central Auckland. The 681km (423 mi) journey takes about 12h. The trip runs much of the length of the North Island with stopping-off opportunity at Tongariro National Park. In a single day you will pass every kind of scenery: coastline, volcanoes and mountains, green farm pastures and dense New Zealand bush from $119.
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By boat
Auckland is a major cruise ship port of call with over 100 cruise ships a year. Auckland's main cruise terminal, Shed 10, refurbished in 2013, is located on Queens Wharf next to the central business district (CBD) and the Britomart Station.
To get beyond the CBD, look for a bus called "The Link". The red city LINK bus runs along Queen Street and is only $1. The Link bus will always end up back at the place you started so you can never get lost - stay on the bus and see it all for one low flat fare. Explorer runs a hop-on, hop-off bus service. Taxis are relatively plentiful; many, such as those that serve the airport, accept credit cards.
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There are a variety of ways to get around including bus, train, ferry, taxi, shuttle and hiring your own car. You can use the [url=http://www.at.govt.nz/]Auckland Transport website[/url] to find ways to get round Auckland using public transport. Auckland Transport also has a text messaging service which can be used to find out the time of the next bus, ferry or train or to find the quickest way to get to your destination using public transport.
Auckland is a very car-dependent city and for most tourists used to extensive public transport systems, frustrations can mount. It may be more prudent to hire a car if you wish to do a lot of cross city travel, particularly if you plan on leaving to see the nearby natural beauty, though roads frequently become heavily congested and driving standards can be poor. [url=http://www.newzealand.com/travel/getting-to-around-nz/transport/driving-in-nz/driving-in-new-zealand-home.cfm]New Zealand law[/url] allows you to drive for up to a year if you have a licence in your home country or an International Driving Licence.
The Britomart Transport Centre on the corner of Queen Street and Customs Street is the main information centre for public transportation in Auckland. You will be able to find free bus, train or ferry schedules in this centre. Timetables are also downloadable from the AT website.
[url=http://www.explorerbus.co.nz]Explorer Bus[/url] offers a sightseeing tour which runs regularly around an inner city loop to main attractions, and which you can hop on and off as you please.
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AT HOP card
Until recently, all operators operated their own ticketing systems. These have now been replaced by an integrated ticketing system called AT HOP.
AT HOP cards can be used on all Bus (including AirBus Express), Train and Ferry services in Auckland.
AT HOP cards cost $5 and can be topped up with a minimum of $5. They offer a minimum of 20% discount of the equivalent cash fare. Those not wanting to purchase an AT HOP card can still pay by cash for all operators.
Older style snapper cards are no longer accepted. Only new purple AT HOP cards now work.
On buses, users must tag on and off with the blue card readers placed adjacent to the doors. Wait for the tone and green light.
On trains and ferries, users must tag on and off with card readers on the platforms.
Failing to tag off incurs a penalty fare.
On buses, multiple users can use one AT HOP card. The driver will need to process the tag-on though.
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By bus
Bus is the most-used method of public transport in Auckland, making over 55 million passenger trips a year. The network can work for you with a bit of planning (decide first where you want to go then consult with the [url=https://at.govt.nz/]Auckland Transport website[/url] or downtown information centre at Britomart).
For a fun way to see the city, why not buy a day pass and hop on and off buses (and trains and ferry) all day?
Be aware that generally the further your destination the longer it will take to get there (and back) - some exceptions (such as Hibiscus Coast) where express (Flyer) buses operate during peak commuter times making use of exclusive arterial and motorway lanes.
It's usual to hail (wave) as the bus you want approaches so the bus driver will know (bus stops can be used by a number of routes - these sometimes have displays showing the times the next bus is expected).
Most bus drivers will let you know where to get off - ask when you get on the bus - otherwise, ask a fellow passenger or consult your smartphone map GPS location and ring the bell when you approach your destination.
Buses usually depart on time but often face traffic delays en route. Frequency of services in the CBD and inner city suburbs usually mean little waiting until the next bus arrives.
Bus services operate every day from early in the morning. Higher frequency services operate during commuter times. Last buses are around 11pm except for [[url=https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/bus-services/niterider-services/]Night Buses[/url]] ten routes that depart the CBD to distant suburbs and points in between in the early hours of Friday and Saturday night.
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Other Day Passes
See: [url=https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/fares-discounts/day-passes/]Auckland Day Passes[/url]
Family Train Day pass: Unlimited Auckland train travel is $24. The pass cannot be used prior to 09:00 on weekdays and can be purchased from certain ticket offices in advance. Valid for 2 adults, 4 children or 1 adult and 5 children.
Waiheke Island Day pass: Unlimited travel on Waiheke Bus Company buses after 9am weekdays. $9 Adult, $5.50 Child and $21.50 family.
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By train
Travel by train is a good option if you are near a train station and travel on weekdays. The service has been improving in recent years due to increased investment in trains, increased number of services (especially on weekdays) and the upgrading of stations.
The lines are:
* The Southern line run from Britomart station to Papakura station. Selected services continue on to Pukekohe station. Weekdays peak services runs every 10 minutes. Weekdays off-peak and weekend services runs approximately every 30 minutes.
* The Onehunga line runs from Britomart station to Onehunga station. It follows the Southern line as far as Penrose station then it branches off to Te Papapa and Onehunga stations. Weekdays peak services runs every 30 minutes. Weekdays off-peak and weekend services run hourly.
* The Eastern line runs from Britomart station to Manukau station. Weekday peak services runs every 10 minutes. Weekdays off-peak and weekend services runs approximately every 30 minutes.
* The Western line runs from Britomart station to Swanson station. Weekdays peak services runs every 15 minutes. Weekdays off-peak services runs every 30 minutes.
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By car
The road network experiences congestion at rush hour.
Auckland city is well covered by the main global car rental companies. All car rental companies offer competitive pricing for economy class vehicles and unlimited mileage options. Local car rental companies like Apex & Jucy also offer competitive pricing.
The three main motorway systems running through Auckland are the Northern Motorway (from Orewa to the Central Motorway Junction (CMJ) a.k.a. Spaghetti Junction), the Southern Motorway (from the CMJ past Bombay Hills, where it merges to the Waikato Expressway), and the Northwestern Motorway (from Auckland Port through CMJ to Westgate). These motorways clog up during the morning rush in the CBD-bound direction, and the same thing happens in the opposite direction during the evening rush. The Harbour Bridge has a method of mitigating this traffic load - it changes the lane system from 4-4 to 5-3 favouring the side which has the heavier traffic load, so be careful when crossing the bridge during different times, some lanes might not be there at some times!
Some motorway on-ramps have traffic lights operating in busy periods - they allow one car to proceed every three seconds to ease the merging onto the motorway. Cameras are operating to catch red-light runners.
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By taxi
Auckland taxis are plentiful and may be hailed from the road side, booked over the phone or increasingly with mobile apps. Check for the prices printed on the door - they do vary between operators. Taxi drivers always use the meter and are honest. Most taxis are fitted with CCTV and many take EFTPOS and credit cards.
Traditional Taxis are expensive however.
Apps Uber and Zoomy operate extensively in Auckland. Users can hail a cab to their exact location using their smartphone. They will be notified of their driver's car type, registration number and name once he is on his way.
Zoomy uses the taxi's meter (and prices) but allows in app payment.
Uber operated its own considerably cheaper fare structure and are usually less than 1/2 the cost of a regular taxi.
Payment is handled entirely within the app - all the user needs to do is ensure he sees the driver "end" the journey by swiping the red bad on his iPhone screen.
Note: Many Uber drivers are also regular taxis. If you book a ride through Uber, it will be charged through the Uber system - not the taxi's own meter. This is legal and cheaper.
Regardless of app or regular taxi, all drivers must be licensed and will display their government issued ID card on the dashboard.
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[url=http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/]Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki[/url], Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets. +64 9 307-7700, Open daily 10:00-17:00, except Christmas Day. Free entry. Charges may apply to special exhibitions. Has a shop and café.
The most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand, housed in an award-winning landmark building on the edge of [url=http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/parksfacilities/premierparks/Pages/albertpark.aspx]Albert Park[/url] in the heart of Auckland city.
The Gallery regularly hosts touring international exhibitions and offers a lively calendar of talks, performances, film screenings and children's activities to complement its exhibition programme.
*[url=http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/]Auckland War Memorial Museum[/url], Museum Circuit, Parnell. ☎ +64 9 309-0443, 10:00-17:00. Suggested donation $10. No admission fee requested of Auckland residents. Has a cafe.
The museum displays collections of significant importance and offers scenic views of the Waitemata Harbour and islands of the Hauraki Gulf from a prominent position in Auckland Domain.
It was constructed in the 1920s as a war memorial to those that fought and died in theatres of war. The cenotaph located on the grounds below the steps leading up to the museum entrance is the focal point for annual ANZAC day remembrance services. The top floor records names in stone as well as sobering tombs and lists of war events and their locations.
The museum contains excellent exhibitions of Māori and other Polynesian peoples' arts and crafts and daily Māori cultural performances (ground floor) as well as geography of the Auckland region. There is a planetarium and a recreated old town street representative of Auckland in early days of European settlement (top floor).
The historically important [url=http://www.gardens.org.nz/advancedsearch/?id=20]winter gardens[/url] are nearby and well worth the short walk from the Museum to see impressive flower bed displays, tropical plants and statues (free).
[url=http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/parksfacilities/premierparks/Pages/aucklanddomain.aspx]Auckland Domain[/url] is Aucklands oldest park and also hosts weekend sports events.
*[url=http://www.nzmaritime.org/]New Zealand National Maritime Museum[/url], Cnr Quay and Hobson St, Viaduct Harbour. ☎ +64 9 373-0800. Interesting exhibits chronicle New Zealand's maritime history.
*[url=http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Attractions/Skytower.html]Sky Tower[/url], Cnr Victoria and Federal St. At 328 m, this is the tallest free-standing tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering views of up to 80 km away and fine dining in the [url=http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Restaurants/Orbit.html]Orbit revolving restaurant[/url].
*[url=http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/]Auckland Zoo[/url], Motions Rd, Western Springs, +64 9 360-3800, info@aucklandzoo.co.nz. 1 Sep-30 Apr 09.30-17.30 (last admissions at 16.15), 1 May-31 Aug 09.30-17:00, closed 25 Dec. Home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, set in 17 hectares of lush parkland and just minutes from central Auckland.
*[url=http://www.stardome.org.nz/]The StarDome Observatory[/url] on the slopes of One Tree Hill. The park also contains Māori archaeological sites, a kid's playgrounds and a working farm.
*[url=http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz/home/page.aspx]Kelly Tarlton's[/url] on Auckland’s scenic Tamaki Drive and the home of Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. It's an aquarium which includes a trip through a transparent tunnel while the fish and sharks swim all around you, and tanks of rays with feeding-time talks. Bus routes 740-769.
*[url=http://www.motat.org.nz/]MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)[/url], Great North Rd, Western Springs. Situated near the Zoo. It's an interactive museum with over 300,000 items. Look out for the WW 2 Avro Lancaster Bomber and the Solent Flying Boat in the Sir Keith Park Memorial Aviation Collection.
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Auckland is surrounded by nature and much of it is free to enjoy. For days when rain sets in there are plenty of indoor recreation options.
*Visit the [url=http://regionalparks.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/waitakereranges]Waitakere Ranges[/url]. Scenic Drive begins in Titirangi, an artistic suburb with art galleries and cafes. Easy to difficult bush walk tracks are plentiful and many replete with impressive waterfalls and streams suitable for swimming are at [url=http://regionalparks.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/huia]Huia[/url]. You will need a car - take Exit 8 (Great North Road) off Northwestern Motorway (Hwy 16) and follow the urban arterial straight through all intersections to Titirangi. Around 45 min drive from central Auckland. Rugged but beautiful west coast beaches are further on (swim only in patrolled areas at Piha and Bethells).
*Drive or walk up one of Auckland's many volcanic cones such as One Tree Hill, Mount Eden or Mount Victoria to experience panoramic views of the city, and to see sheep and cows in a major metropolitan area!
* See what's on in in the city's entertainment precinct Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall and [url=http://www.the-edge.co.nz/]Civic Theatre[/url] (the incredible restored interior make this a must see). Nearby Sky City Cinemas offer the latest released movies in a world class multiplex. Large suburban centres also have multiplex cinema facilities - most notable of these is [url=http://www.hoyts.co.nz/cinemas/locations/sylvia_park_-_auckland.aspx]Sylvia Park[/url] with luxury movie watching options and one of the worlds largest 35mm projector screens. Sylvia Park is easily reached by car (Exit 438 from the Southern Motorway) or train or bus from Britomart (downtown) and Newmarket.
* Catch a cricket or rugby match at New Zealands largest sports stadium [url=http://edenpark.co.nz/]Eden Park[/url]. Bus or Train to nearby Kingsland station.
*Climb the [url=http://www.aucklandbridgeclimb.co.nz/]Auckland Harbour Bridge[/url].
*Do the [url=http://www.skyjump.co.nz/]Sky Jump[/url], a cable controlled base jump from a height of 192m on the [url=http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Attractions/Skytower.html]Sky Tower[/url]. Or try the [url=http://www.skywalk.co.nz]Sky Walk[/url], a walk around a 1.2m wide walkway 92m above the ground with no hand rails.
*[url=http://www.rainbowsend.co.nz]Rainbow's End[/url] is a family-based theme park with many rides and attractions. Located 25km south of the CBD. Nearby Manukau City Centre has a shopping mall and large retail outlets. Best reached by car but bus routes 471, 472, 474, 487, 497 from downtown Britomart will get you there.
* Take a ferry from downtown to the volcanic island of [url=http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/auckland/hauraki-gulf-islands/rangitoto-island-scenic-reserve/]Rangitoto[/url] that stands prominently near the entrance to the Waitemata Harbour. Climb to the summit for fantastic views of the harbour and Auckland city. Take a picnic or have a swim.
* Or take the ferry to [url=http://www.visitdevonport.co.nz/]Devonport[/url], an historic harbourside suburb. Plenty of cafes await. Walk (or take a short taxi ride) to the summit of Mount Victoria for spectacular views across the Waitemata Harbour and city skyline. The [url=http://navymuseum.co.nz/]Navy Museum[/url] with attached cafe is an easy and scenic 30 min walk away.
*Rent skates or a bicycle in Okahu Bay and take a scenic skate along Tamaki Drive. Combine with a visit to Kelly Tarltons and Mission Bay - well serviced by bus from the downtown Britomart transport hub.
* Waitemata Harbour sailboat cruises on a boat from the Pride of Auckland fleet. Also offer a 2 hr Sailing Experience on an original America's Cup yacht or an excursion on a power catamaran to see whales and dolphins in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Other activities are available.
*Sea kayak to one of Auckland's volcanic islands like Rangitoto island day or night.
*Enjoy one of New Zealand's highest freefall zones - over 75 seconds and up to 200km/h whilst viewing two coastlines around Auckland.
* [url=http://haurakibluecruises.co.nz]Hauraki Blue Cruises[/url] offers the chance to cruise the Hauraki Gulf and see its many islands. Lunch cruises and overnight cruises are available on the four-level, 44.5m cruise catamaran Ipipiri.
* Go to the beach. Mission Bay combines urban chic with beach (on Tamaki Drive further on from Kelly Tarltons). Hibiscus Coast and [url=http://regionalparks.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/longbay]Long Bay[/url] are other popular beaches. The coast path walk between Milford and Takapuna is recommended - all easily reached by regular public bus services from the downtown bus terminus.
*Auckland has become a very popular destination for dolphin and whale watching. One company that specializes in this is Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari.
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From fashion districts to flea markets, department stores to malls and retail parks - shopping is as much a recreational activity for Aucklanders as watching for the latest sale (discount promotion) is a sport - big retailers are only too happy to oblige - widely advertised sales and offers are announced daily. Competition keeps prices reasonable - although supermarket (food) prices are expensive when compared with some countries in Europe.
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Credit cards and cash
ATMs for cash withdrawals are plentiful in high pedestrian areas and at malls.
Most retail shops and supermarkets accept credit cards and EFTPOS (an electronic card similar to a credit card linking directly to your (NZ) cash account). At markets and smaller shops/food outlets pay with cash or EFTPOS. Some larger retailers and supermarkets allow cash back when paying with EFTPOS (i.e. amount deducted from your account is the sum of the goods purchased plus the amount you wish to take from the retailer in cash).
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Foreign exchange
Bank branches prominently display current exchange rates and many have an exclusive currency window. There are also exchange booth operators in tourist areas. Some tourist or souvenir shops might exchange foreign money for purchases (usually at inferior rates) - otherwise, presenting anything other than $NZ will get you a blank stare.
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[wiki=0e3fa2725caab8c606cbf86c05fee23c]Haggling[/wiki] and bargaining
Haggling or bargaining on marked prices is not customary in NZ - there are exceptions on higher priced goods if you need to save a few dollars (whiteware, electronics and motor vehicles for instance). Simply ask the retailer if there is a discount for cash when you are pricing items... this may get an on the spot reduction (usually a split of the % that would otherwise go to the credit card or finance company). Retailers are not permitted to add to a marked price if you wish to pay with finance or credit card.
New Zealanders are a bit shy to haggle over small items - try asking for a discount if buying more than one of something at a market...
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Sales tax
A 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applied to all goods and services. Prices on display include GST. Unless otherwise stated you should not be charged extra at the checkout (although the till receipt may document the sales tax component of the total amount).
Sales Tax Refund: the bright side (for international visitors) is New Zealand has a tax refund arrangement on goods purchased (over a certain value) and taken from the country when the visitor leaves.
How the process works:
* the retail outlet must be registered for the scheme (a tax refund sticker is often displayed in shop windows)
* typically there will be a minimum purchase amount per shop/transaction to qualify - ask the shop assistant
* on checkout: the shop assistant will prepare your receipt and complete the paperwork
* on departure: present the paperwork at the refund desk after immigration
* technically the refund officer will want to see the goods to make sure you are taking them overseas (and haven't given them to a citizen without tax being paid)... so technically you should carry the goods with you as you wont be able to retrieve your goods if the officer insists on seeing them and you've checked them in with the airline or already have them on board and the cruise liner is going to depart
* in practical terms it's nigh on impossible to carry those new shoes, possum duvet and everything else you've bought, certainly not as hand luggage on an aircraft - so with a bit of luck your refund officer will understand, greatly appreciate your contribution to the economy, want you to have a good impression so you will come back and shop again; and will process your refund anyway (if not, you still keep the goods but will not get the 15% refund).
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Duty Free shops
Another privilege of being an international visitor is that you may purchase goods on arrival and departure at Duty Free shops - without paying another tax known as Duty. These are the shops you pass by on the way to immigration - or the very large up market duty free department store [url=http://www.dfsgalleria.com/en/new-zealand/]DFS Galleria[/url] in Customs Street West (downtown CBD).
Duty free prices are generally better than buying at full New Zealand (or Australia) retail (i.e. with tax included) but in recent years international competitiveness on electronics and tobacco items seem to have slipped... much better prices are available at the beginning/end of a long haul flight to Asia or Middle East. Cosmetics are another item you might want to check the price of internationally - you might find that jar of moisturizer is cheaper at Bangkok or Heathrow. You can often buy New Zealand beer and wine on sale cheaper at Auckland supermarkets.
Also, make sure you don't exceed your duty free allowance - and be aware of the allowance of your destination if leaving New Zealand. Duty may be requested if you taking more than you are allowed to.
You will need to present your airline ticket or boarding pass to get duty free prices.
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Souvenirs
The downtown area of the CBD has a number of souvenir shops for a range of budgets. Check around the lower Queen Street and lower Albert Street area. Also inside the Downtown shopping centre and DFS Galleria on the corner of lower Albert Street and Customs Street West.
Hobson Street (at the top end) has a couple of large shops also stocking honey and health products.
Auckland Museum has a well stocked shops as does the Zoo. The airport has souvenir items both before and after immigration.
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Malls
Malls offer an ambient environment with good retail options and typically have a food court and cinema multiplex within the facility, if not nearby. Specialst as well as large New Zealand department stores (Warehouse, Farmers, K'Mart), along with large supermarket chains, add scale - many families and teens make malls a destination after school, on late nights and on weekends.
Auckland has one CBD mall and a number of suburban malls. Here is a selecton:
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Retail Parks
Large urban retail zones in typically newer suburbs upwards of 15km from the CBD. Big box/large format stores and outlets. You drive within these areas if doing serious shopping - bring a car or buy one in the area.
Here is a selection of suburbs where you will find them:
* Albany - large mall within a larger retail park - shops, bars, restaurants, supermarkets and multiplex cinemas
* Wairau Park - retail park with restaurants and multiplex cinemas
* Manukau City Centre - large mall within a larger retail park - shops, restaurants, supermarkets and multiplex cinemas - Rainbows End amusment park adjacent
* Botany Downs - retail park with multiplex cinemas
* Westgate - retail park with multiplex cinemas
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Auckland has a vast selection of eating choices reflecting a diverse ethnic mix with budget, mid and high end markets well catered for.
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Budget
There are some good cheap food courts (food halls) offering a variety of usually Asian foods usually priced around $10.
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Other
SPQR Cafe and Bar. Modern Italian cuisine, dimly lit, loud music great atmosphere, you may feel like you are in New York. 150 Ponsonby Rd. ☎+64 9 360-1710.
*The Viaduct Harbour provides upmarket dining, starting at $30 for mains. Whilst this location has some very nice bars and restaurants, be wary of certain restaurants lacking customers and usually very quiet.
*Saika Japanese Takeaway, Elliott St, [url=http://www.menumania.co.nz/restaurants/saika-japanese-restaurant].]10:00-21:00 (closed on national holidays). Common Japanese food. Gyudon, Katsudon, Chicken-don etc. Japanese-speaking staff available. Meals from $8.
*Japanese Cuisine Bien, 55-65 Shortland St, M-F 11:00-15:00 Tu-Sa 18:00-22:00. Sushi, teriyaki chicken rice bowl, eel, etc.
*Fujisan, 474 Queen St, Ph. +64 9 357 0866. Cosy and delicious Japanese restaurant near the upper end of Queen St. Try the Teriyaki beef set ($15.50).
*South Vietnam Restaurant, 39 Elliott St, M-F 11AM-3PM, Su 11AM-10PM, closed for lunch on Sa, Tu-Sa 5:30PM-10PM, closed M and national holidays. Lunch from $6.50, dinner from $12.
*Valentine's Restaurant. Traditional buffet restaurants in many locations around Auckland.
*New Orient Restaurant, Strand Arcade, Queen St. Chinese restaurant. A la carte or buffet options.
*Korean Pancakes, High St opposite the New Gallery. $4.50.
*Finale Restaurant and Cabaret, 350 Karangahape Rd. ☎ +64 9 377-4820. Buffet meal and drag cabaret shows.
*Sushi Bento, Parnell Village, Parnell Rd.
*Burger Fuel, Parnell Rd, Ponsonby Rd and Dominion Rd (Mt Eden). Delicious gourmet burgers.
*Fatimas, Ponsonby Road in Ponsonby and Anzac St in Takapuna. Excellent kebabs and pitas, a step above typical post-clubbing fare. [http://www.fatimas.co.nz/]
*Mezze Bar, Little High St Arcade. Serves tapas and other dishes. Often busy but worth the wait.
* Limited seating, but you can order from the Corner Bar across the street. No delivery.
*Fast Mexican food on Auckland's waterfront. Mouthwatering but not for the health-conscious.
*The SKYCITY entertainment complex, cnr Federal & Victoria St, has a dozen restaurants for all tastes and budgets, [url=http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Restaurants/Welcome.html]]including the authentic Spanish Tapas bar Bellota, [url=http://wwww.bellota.co.nz/[/url],]the fine dining dine by Peter Gordon, [url=http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Restaurants/dine.html[/url]]and the revolving restaurant Orbit, [http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Restaurants/Orbit.html[/url].
For kosher food, the Auckland Jewish Community Centre, which includes the Auckland Hebrew Congregation, has a kosher shop located on Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD (right next door to the Duxton Hotel) and is open every day except Mondays, Saturdays and Jewish festivals. It includes a large range of kosher products.
*Great Japanese restaurant. Requires reservation for all days of the week. Great value for money!
*Bar, restaurant, and cocktail bar. Handy to Eden Park.
*Vegetarian cafe located in the Valley Rd shops. Along with the usual cakes and coffees, they serve tasty bowls with a either rice or kumara, and a selection of toppings. [http://www.thebluebird.co.nz/menu/]
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The Camel Bar, Fort Street, [url=http://nomadsfatcamel.com].]Part of a hostel and has nightly activities including live music and quiz nights.
*Cock & Bull English Pubs, [url=http://www.cockandbull.co.nz[/url].]Various locations throughout Auckland.
*Galbraiths Alehouse, 2 Mt Eden Rd, Eden Terrace, [url=http://www.alehouse.co.nz[/url].]A brewery and pub, with a great selection of traditional beer and wine.
* Gay drag/DJ bar/club. Gay owned and operated
*The Patriot, 14 Victoria St, Devonport. British themed pub. Has a great beer garden.
*Deschlers, 17 High St, City Centre. Cocktails and jazz.
*The Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe, 6 Vulcan Lane, City Centre. A popular place with the after-work crowd. Serves traditional Belgian beers alongside mussels and frites.
*Shadows Bar, University of Auckland campus. Student bar with decent prices.
*Cassette Number 9, 9 Vulcan Lane [url=http://www.cassettenine.com/[/url].]Great bar and club featuring different music nights.
*Skycity, (cnr Federal & Victoria Streets), [url=http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Bars/Welcome.html[/url].]Entertainment complex with a dozen bars & cafes including a Spanish Tapas bar Bellota, [http://wwww.bellota.co.nz/[/url].
*Northern Steamship, 122 Quay St, [url=http://www.northernsteamship.co.nz/].]A Mac's brewbar with a unique eclectic decor, including hundreds of antique lampshades.
*Bar Tabac, 6 Mills Lane, [http://www.tabac.co.nz[/url]. In a rustic heritage building in the back streets of downtown Auckland. Co-owned by musician Neil Finn of Crowded House.
*A great bar to soak up some live music in. Open Weekends and various week days.
*Down a flight of stairs in St Kevins arcade, premiere venue for local music of a wide range of genres
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Budget
Centrally located hostel in downtown Auckland. Bar & Travel Shop onsite.
*Fun and friendly hostel in central Auckland. The Camel Bar is cheap and cheerful. Travel shop also onsite.
*Comfortable airport transfer service and very friendly staff. Car hire possible.
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*They do not have dorm rooms. Nice atmosphere, kitchen and laundry.
* Really nice, friendly backpackers. Run by a very friendly french guy named David who will help with any queries. Located right next to nightlife in Ponsonby, 10 minute walk to CBD, 10 minute walk to Mount Eden..
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*Boutique bed and breakfast.
*Charming, individual backpackers', not right in the middle of the city, but beautifully located in Parnell within walking distance of the Auckland War Memorial Museum (also, only a 20mins walk to the city)
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*Located in an original 19th century villa right in the heart of Ponsonby.
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*Easygoing, friendly, cheap.
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* a backpackers with many Asians, especially from Japan, Korea and Taiwan!
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Bed & breakfast
Eden Park Bed & Breakfast is a Luxury Inn that is located in Mt Eden, Central City Auckland, and offers affordable B&B accommodation in a historic Edwardian villa.
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Homestay
Beautiful restful homestay for female travellers and students. Breakfasts, Wi-Fi, laundry use and shared accommodation (two or three beds per room). 3 mins walk to train station, regular connections into city.
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Splurge
Luxury 1, 2 & 3 bedroom fully self contained apartments on Princes Wharf with fabulous harbour views.
* Beautifully renovated 1901 Edwardian townhouse.
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* 4 star plus Auckland Hotel, 352 recently refurbished guest rooms and suites, offering first class accommodation.
* Four star plus hotel with restaurant and bar. Serviced apartments available.
* A modern waterfront building.
* Has views of the harbour and parks, a nice spa and a pool.
* 5 star luxury hotel.
*An exclusive, luxury apartment hotel, ideally located in the very heart of Auckland city featuring fantastic balconies with harbour & city views.
* Only a minutes' walk from Queen Street and the CBD.
* Located in Central Auckland, close to shops and restaurants.
*Auckland hotel accommodation situated in Auckland's business and dining precinct at Viaduct Harbour.
* Five-star luxury hotel.
* Closest accommodation to Auckland International Airport.
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Serviced apartments
12 serviced apartment suites with 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.
* Close to Aotea Centre, the Town Hall, restaurants and shopping. 70 studios, one and two bedroom serviced apartments all with kitchen and laundry facilities.
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Auckland is generally a fairly safe place to visit.
However, be careful in these areas:
Karangahape Rd (K Rd): A large number of pubs and clubs and cafes are located here, but care should be taken late at night and you should avoid being alone or intoxicated during very late hours on Friday and Saturday night. Taxis frequent the area at these times and should be used if you are not confident or familiar with the city. Taxi fares are set by meter and shouldn't cost more than $15 within the CBD.
Queen Street: During the day, this is a respectable shopping area, and after dark, there are usually still a large number of pedestrians and traffic until the early hours of the morning so the area it is relatively safe. On Friday and Saturday nights, there are typically many heavily intoxicated people wandering up and down the street. Some may seem intimidating, but they are usually more interested in getting to their next drinking destination than anything else. An increasing number of homeless people sleep around this area, but they are unlikely to bother you except a plea for loose change.
Fort Street: Once the centre of Auckland's red light district. Fort Street is now considered backpackers street with 3 major backpackers' hostels calling it home. During the day you can drink at one of Fort Streets many cafes and dance the night away in one of Fort Streets many bars.
High Street/Vulcan Lane: During the day, this is an elegant and upmarket shopping area. At night, it gets quieter, but on weekends, there will be a large young crowd at the various bars and clubs along the street, and is usually quite safe. Recent shop closures and what appears to be council neglect, however, has turned High Street into a bit of a dump. Police regularly patrol this street on weekends for disorderly drunk youths.
Britomart: Behind the Britomart train station, a number of bars and restaurants have opened, dragging tourists and locals away from areas previously popular (such as High Street).
Viaduct Harbour: Many bars are located here, and care should be taken late at night as intoxication levels rise.
Theft from parked motor vehicles is not uncommon - ensure your vehicle is locked when parked and do not leave valuable items in view - better still, do not leave anything of value inside your vehicle.
The emergency number for police, ambulance or fire service is 111, free from any phone.
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Midcity, 54 Wellesley Street, Opposite the ASB Bank (corner of Albert and Wellesley Streets). They are open 24/7. This is probably the best internet cafe in the city and have the fastest and most reliable computers / network. Rates are $3 per hour, or $4 for a card with 2 hours access or $6 for 4 hours, which expires within 24 hours. A $5 refundable deposit is required for cards. Other notable cafes include HTC Internet Cafe at 63 Wakefield St.
There are many internet cafes around the CBD area with prices ranging from $1 per half an hour to $5 per hour, however free internet is available from the public library (limited 100MB per IP address per day).Furthermore there are also free wifi internet in the skycity foodcourts. There are 40 HotSpots that offer WiFi connectivity, most notably Esquires cafe (inside Skycity Queen Street, Middle Queen Street, Lower Queen Street, Nelson Street), Starbucks (Victoria Street, K' Road, Lower Queen Street) and various other cafes around Auckland.
See the New Zealand article for information about mobile phone and associated data networks.
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Consulates
Australia, Level 7 PriceWaterHouseCoopers Tower, 186-194 Quay St ☎ +64 9 921-8800
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* Canada, Level 9, 48 Emily Pl, ☎ +64 9 309 3690
* China, 588 Great South Rd, Greenlane, Auckland ☎ +64 9 525-1589
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* Poland, 51 Granger Rd, Howick. ☎ +64 9 533-5166
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* Go wine tasting on [wiki=5d3fdb6a051e233fd724d3a0fcca50f4]Waiheke Island[/wiki]. Waiheke is home to some fantastic wines and has some of the best beaches in the area. Can get crowded during the weekends, but very quiet during the week. It seems a world away from Auckland, but is only 35 minutes by ferry.
On your way through the [wiki=0b43c710866d441023e1360b69f743f3]Waitakere Ranges[/wiki], head to the little beachside village of [wiki=64f5679d29effac9d9631ec0105f377c]Piha[/wiki] and be prepared for stunning natural beauty.
[wiki=8be40808db75e76f64ff79ea4e0eab08]Hamilton[/wiki] and [wiki=5a13a474e7b5a6b781967bef5ea42d1e#See]Waitomo Caves[/wiki] are within several hours drive.
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