Auckland, New Zealand has several attractive points. First,
the Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and is also considered as the center of business in the country. Second, there are many fun and interesting activities here that you will find
your itinerary always full to the brim. It has great spots for unwinding and relaxations.
Auckland is a part of Auckland region including the other three cities such as Waitakere City, Manukau City, and the North Shore City. The three districts such as Papakura, Franklin, and Rodney are also parts of Auckland Region. In fact, the Auckland Region is on four touring routes such as the Thermal Explorer, the Twin Coast Discovery, the Great New Zealand Touring Route, and the Pacific Coast Highway.
Experience a one of a kind urban life here. Being NZs business hub, there are many offices and businesses offering wide range of services. Auckland is home to the biggest international airports of New Zealand, and two domestic airports of the country. There are bars, pubs, shopping malls, restaurants, nightclubs, cabarets, and cafes established all over the city. There are also many public libraries, public spots, and open areas.
Marine life at the ocean side is worth seeing. In fact, the city of Auckland takes pride of two pleasing harbors that lead to the title of Auckland City as the City of Sails. These are some of the reasons why lot of people move in and out of the city twenty four hours in a day and seven days in a week. They are traveling by buses, ferries, trains, and private vehicles.
Recreational Activities Auckland offers you a lot of recreational activities that will not only grab your interest, but are very light on your pockets. Try the common outdoor activities like golf, the cricket, the rugby, and the bush treks. There are also outdoor tricks like rappelling or abseiling, wherein you can descent down some of Aucklands naturally beautiful and steep mountains.
This city is unsurpassed in the quality and quantity of its seashores and beaches. They have 28 amazing beaches great to sail, surf, swim, fish, and play. Whats more, the beaches (together with its parks) are free.
HOW TO REACH
The Auckland International Airport, New Zealand's largest airport, is located in the
southern suburb of Mangere on the shores of the Manukau Harbour. Transport from the
airport to central Auckland and suburbs includes buses, shuttles and taxis. The bus to
central Auckland is called Airbus and the adult fare is $15. Other bus services run to the
suburbs. Approximate prices for one person in a shuttle to various destinations are:
to Papatoetoe $29
to Manurewa $26
to Howick $42
to Takapuna $35
to Henderson $41.
to central Auckland (city) the fare is between $50 and $65
If you are travelling to other parts of the country from the airport, you should consider
nakedbus.com, a low cost bus operator with services from the airport to many parts of the
country.
