City

Auckland harbour

Population
About 1.5 million

Airports
International Airport
Domestic Airport

Main railway stations
Britomart (Queen Street)
Servicing Auckland and surrounding metropolitan areas

Main Bus Terminals
Queen Street

Public Transport
Buses – operate 5.40 AM to 12:00 AM (approximately)
Trains – operate 6:15 AM to 8.15 PM (approximately)
Ferries – operate 6.15 AM to 11.00 PM (approximately)

For further information on transportation and costs visit www.maxx.co.nz

Main attractions
Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, is situated in the North Island. It enjoys a warm coast climate, and with 3 harbours and 50 surrounding islands, offers visitors fantastic opportunities to enjoy clean sandy beaches and a great range of water sports.
The city is cosmopolitan and cultural. Historic inner city suburbs with boutique shops, large suburban malls, a vibrant commercial business district, and famous weekend markets provide many places to visit and plenty of things to do.
With more than 80 vineyards in the Auckland region complementing a range of dining experiences, visitors can enjoy seafood, Asian, European and Pacific cuisine.
New Zealand is known for its ‘Great Outdoors’ and you can enjoy summer concerts in the extinct volcano of Auckland Domain, water sports on the Hauraki Gulf, hiking in the rainforests of the surrounding ranges, as well as boating trips to see dolphins and whales.

Climate
Average daily temperature (max): Summer (December-March): 23ºC; Winter (June-August): 15ºC

Cost of living

General expenditure
Lunch in a café costs from about NZD 6
Entrance to a cinema approx NZD 13
Monthly travel pass costs approx NZD 110

Pocket money
NZD 70 per week for someone staying half-board in a private household (to cover travel and personal expenditure), and NZD 250 for someone staying in a hotel within walking distance (to cover lunches, evening meals and personal expenditure).

Further information can be found on the following websites:

» www.aucklandcity.govt.nz
» www.newzealand.com
» www.rideline.co.nz

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