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'The city of sails', and 'the maiden with a hundred lovers'
(English for Maori Tamaki-Makau-Rau) are just some of the
names by which Auckland is know as. These names reflect the
city's primary strengths that have made it the largest city
in New Zealand. The harbors, gorgeous beaches, hiking, trekking,
walking and bridge climbing trails, holiday islands, a cheerful
climate, a blend of Polynesian and Maori culture give Auckland
a distinct identity on the tourist's map. While the four cities
in Auckland (Auckland, Manukau, North Shore and Waitakere)
garner attention on first sight, the many tourist attractions
in and around Auckland get you hooked in the long run.
Tourist Attractions in Auckland
Auckland is not only famous for its urban cosmopolite nature,
but is also renowned for the many activities and attractions
(both in and around Auckland) that its presents the tourists
with.
City Attractions in Auckland
Explore the city attractions on your tour to Auckland, New
Zealand, with Tours to New Zealand packages, on the Auckland
Explorer Bus. The popular city attractions that you ought
to see on your tour to New Zealand include Auckland Museum,
Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, Auckland Zoo, Victoria Park
Market, Auckland Bridge Climb, and Auckland Art Gallery.
While in Auckland, to get a taste of the nightlife, dine
at the restaurant in the Sky City with the sparkling city,
harbor and neighboring islands unfolding in the distance.
The casino and bungee jumping facility at the Sky City, Auckland,
on add to its charms.
Other Tourist Attractions in Auckland
Besides the major city attractions you can also visit the
farms, gardens, spas and thermal pools, thermal and Leisure
Park, volcanoes, and wineries to get a taste of New Zealand's
diversity capsulated in each of its destinations.
Islands Around Auckland
The islands around Auckland make for excellent day trips
and holiday destinations. The islands that you ought to visit
on your tour to Auckland, New Zealand, with Tours to New Zealand
packages, include:
- Kawau Island (for the Mansion House of Kawau Museum, walking
tracks, spas, beaches, and copper mines)
- Great Barrier Island (for beaches, native forests, walking
tracks, bird watching, Kauri dams, hot springs, viewpoints
from mountain peaks, diving, fishing, surfing and camping)
- Rangitoto Island (for the volcano, hikes or trains rides
to the summit, views of Hauraki Gulf and Auckland city)
- Maungawhau Island (for Mt Eden, the highest volcano in
Auckland, Maori pa Fort, 13th century remains of Maori settlement)
- Maungakiekie Island also known as One Tree Hill (another
of the largets volcanoes in Auckland, archaeological trail
to the one of the largest Maori sites in New Zealand)
- Waiheke Island (for ferry rides, beaches, native forest,
cafes, vineyards, art studios, horse rides, kayaking, and
mountain biking)
- Tiri Tiri Matangi Island (for its open wildlife sanctuary,
bird watching, native trees)
Activities in Tourist Attractions in Auckland
With all the major attractions - urban and natural - within
half an hour's time from the city center, Auckland is a haven
for adventure and outdoor sports enthusiasts. The 22 conservational
parks only add to the limitless charms of that the city presents
to its tourists.
Sailing, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, boat cruises
and day trips to the islands, snorkeling, scuba diving, biking,
surfing, bungee jumping, bridge climbing, walks and treks,
beach sports, museum tours and trips to One Tree Hill, golf,
horse rides, dolphin and whale watching, bird watching, snowboarding
are just some of the activities you can indulge in, while
on your tour to New Zealand with Tours to New Zealand.
How to Reach Auckland
The Auckland International Airport connects New Zealand to
the major cities in the world. The regular domestic flights
connect Auckland with the other tourist destinations in New
Zealand.
Theme Highways in Auckland
Besides guided tours, you can also tour Auckland by road
on the Twin Coast Discovery, Pacific Coast Highway, Thermal
Explorer and the Great New Zealand theme highways. Walks from
the east to west coasts of Auckland on the famous walkway
take you to a number of city attractions. Alternatively, catch
a ferry to Devonport and enjoy the urban treats that Auckland
has to offer.
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