Must see!
There are plenty of reasons why you will surely like Auckland – also known as the “City of Sails” and considered as one of New Zealand’s best destinations. Its temperate climate, easy access to coast, and variety of activities earn the city consistent top five rankings in international lifestyle surveys. It has large-scale attractions you would expect of a big city like museums, galleries, zoos, and family amusement parks. Also, Auckland’s cosmopolitan city center is complemented by great escapes – vineyards, forests, islands and beaches – all within half an hour of downtown. Now, that’s a great weekend getaway!
What To Do:
There are plenty of activities you can do in Auckland. Make sure you try some of these while you’re there.
Look for Balloon Safaris
Balloon Safaris is New Zealand’s oldest established balloon company. It offers a unique and great way of seeing stunning views of Auckland with its islands, cities, beaches, and ranges by floating high in a hot air balloon.
Dare to Sky Jump
They will bring you to Auckland’s Sky Tower, which is the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere. You will have the chance to jump from it there! SkyJump has recently installed new technology that allows the lightest jumper to fall the same speed as the heaviest jumper (about 85 km/hour) with a plummet time of around 11 seconds!
Get Spooked
Spookers is Auckland’s only haunted horror themed attraction. Its attractions at night are strictly R16, with children welcome at Shiver and Shake during the day on Saturdays and Creepers on Thursday nights. It would be best if you check the schedules before going.
Where To Eat:
You will never go hungry in Auckland. They have various restaurants offering a myriad of tastes. Try Carriages Café located in the heart of the Kumeu Wine Country. It is situated in two railway carriages, with a large covered deck overlooking a beautiful pond with a variety of birds. You can also dine in Cornwall Park Restaurant, which is open daily from 9:00 A.M. weekdays and 8:30 A.M. weekends. They have a high quality range of wine and beverages to enjoy with your meal.
Where To Stay:
It’s not a problem where to stay in Auckland. It has all options covered when it comes to accommodation depending on your budget. There are:
• Backpackers and youth hostels • Bed and Breakfast • Boutique Accommodation • Farmstays • Holiday Parks • Hotels • Homestays • Holiday Homes • Lodges • Motels • Serviced Apartments
How to get there:
You could book a flight that will take you to New Zealand’s international airports, which are located at Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Here are the flight time estimates from:
• Eastern Australia: 3.5 hours • West coast of the United States: 12 hours • East coast of the United States: 19 hours • Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo: 10 hours • London, Amsterdam, Paris: 25 hours • Dubai: 19 hours
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