Auckland is the largest city in
New Zealand situated some 20 km north-west of
Mangere and 650 km from
Wellington. The population of Auckland is about 418,000 people (census of 2012). Many people visit Auckland each year to take a look at its famous art museums and galleries and monuments and memorials.
The closest airport Auckland Intl (IATA: AKL) is about 30 km away.
Best things to see in Auckland
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the principal public gallery in Auckland, New Zealand, and has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. It frequently hosts travelling international exhibitions.
The Auckland War Memorial Museum (or simply the Auckland Museum) is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history (and especially the history of the Auckland Region), natural history, as well as military history.
One Tree Hill (or Maungakiekie in Māori) is a 182 metre volcanic peak located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is also called One Tree Hill; it is surrounded by the suburbs of Royal Oak to the west, and clockwise, Epsom, Greenlane, Oranga, and Onehunga.
Rainbow's End is a theme park in Auckland, New Zealand that opened in December, 1982. The park, wholly owned subsidiary of New Zealand Experience Ltd, is currently New Zealand's largest theme park. The park currently employs between 50 and 200 staff both full time and part time depending on the time of year. Its main attraction is New Zealands only Corkscrew Roller Coaster. A new ride is currently in construction. It will be built next to the Powersurge and opposite the Corkscrew.
Aotea Square is a large paved public area in the CBD, of Auckland, New Zealand. Officially opened in 1979 by Sir Dove-Myer Robinson next to Queen Street, it is used for open-air concerts and gatherings, and markets and political rallies. In November 2010, a major redevelopment of Aotea Square was completed. The square was redesigned to make it appropriate for use by crowds of up to 20, 000 people.
All Saints’ Church in Howick was the first parish church in Auckland and the oldest building in Manukau. It can be found on the corner of Cook Street and Selwyn Road in the suburb of Howick, New Zealand.
The Newmarket Viaduct, sometimes considered'one of the most distinctive engineering features' of New Zealand, is a six-lane State highway viaduct in Auckland, the country's largest city. Carrying the Southern Motorway over the Newmarket suburb area southeast of the CBD of the city, the 700 m long viaduct is up to 20 m high in places. Due to concerns about its ability to withstand earthquakes and its increasing inability to cater for peaktime traffic demand, it will be replaced with a stronger a…
Rangitoto Lighthouse sits off the coast in McKenzie Bay, in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.
Have you seen everything in Auckland already? Let's have a look on the surroundings. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
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