Tourism New Zealand's Trade Website

SECTION ONE: PAGE ONE

Auckland

www.aucklandnz.com

Imagine an urban environment where within 45 minutes visitors can experience beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and water-based activities. Add all the elements required for a great city experience - outstanding food, wine and shopping in a harbour setting - you’re beginning to get the picture of Auckland.

Key Selling Points

• A harbour city: Auckland rests on two harbours and is known as the "City of Sails" because of the huge number of sailing boats located in its marinas.
• Islands of the Hauraki Gulf: within 30 minutes of downtown Auckland, visitors can escape to an island experience.
• A modern evolving city: restaurants and bars, theatre, art and fashion, a host of luxury accommodation and a vibrant waterfront.
• New Zealand's key international arrival point: largest international airport and starting place for many of the touring routes including the Twin Coast Discovery Highway.

Climate

Mean daily temperatures - Centigrade/Fahrenheit