Fast Facts
- Latitude: 36° 83' S
- Longitude: 174° 74' E
- Language(s): English
- Time Zone: GMT +12
- Appliance Voltage: 220V
- Currency: New Zealand Dollar
Auckland
"Auckland''s waterside location has fostered the locals'' love affair with the sea, earning this place the nickname ""City of Sails"". Auckland sprawls over a narrow isthmus between the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours. A cloak of rainforest covers the surrounding hills, dozens of dormant volcanic cones dot the landscape and enchanting holiday islands are scattered throughout the vast Hauraki Gulf. Two of the best island getaways are Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island. From here travel inland, south to Rotorua - a geothermal area where visitors can immerse themselves is the native Maori culture.
Top Area Attractions
- Hauraki Gulf and Islands
- Sky Tower
- Rotorua
Last Updated by Sue Williams at 3/25/2009 5:24:23 PM