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Auckland City
New Zealand
Auckland City is built on a series of dormant volcanos, and is one of the few cities in the world to have splendid harbours and beaches. It lies between two oceans, the Hauraki Gulf of the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Manukau Harbour to the south-west. Known as the City of Sails, as yachting is a favourite pastime. It is also a food-lovers’ and shopper's paradise.
Considered one of the world’s most liveable cities. Its amazing geography and warm, mild climate has inspired a lifestyle that's regularly ranked in the world's top ten.
The largest Polynesian city in the world and the most multi-cultural, with over 180 different ethnic groups. All of which adds up to one big, bustling, cosmopolitan and vibrant place.
Classified as a Beta + World City because of its importance in commerce, the arts, and education.
Auckland is home to one-third of New Zealanders. In this multicultural region. Asians, Pacific Islanders and Maori form about half of the population, Asians are Auckland's fastest growing ethnic group.
This buoyant culture attract tourists and immigrants from around the world.
A great place to live, work and enjoy
Auckland - highlights
- Auckland is New Zealand’s commercial hub
- Harbour Bridge
- Auckland City Centre - prime examples of new and early architecture
- Largest university in New Zealand
- Auckland Sky Tower - the city's most prominent landmark, New Zealand's highest building
- Viaduct Harbour - one of the city's main entertainment and dining hubs
- Art Gallery - New Zealand's most extensive art collection
- The centre of the film, music and publishing industries
- Civic Theatre - is one of only seven ‘atmospheric theatres’ remaining in the world
- Cathedral (1907) one of the city's loveliest buildings.
- Sea Life Aquarium
- Whale and dolphin tours
- The volcanic cone of One Tree Hill
- Mt Eden - Auckland’s highest volcanic cone
- University Clock Tower
- Observatory
- Airport/heliport
- Beaches for swimming, fishing, picnics, sunbathing, surfing or barbecue
- Skydiving, Skyjump and Skywalk
- Yachting
- Theatres
- Museum
- Parks & gardens
- Historic buildings
- Sculptures
- Markets
- Accommodation of all types
- Variety of restaurants and takeaways
- Hospital and Health Care Centre
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