Holiday and tourist information for Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland is New Zealand's largest and northernmost city. It is centrally located on the north island and all of the islands important tourist destinations are within easy driving distance. It is a great place to base yourself if you are wanting to explore the surrounding regions. Auckland has great beaches, a fantastic harbour and a number of local holiday islands. The surroundings lend themselves to watersports and it is a fantastic destination for those who love sailing and boating. There are modern marina’s as well as a multitude of quiet anchorages all within easy reach of the city.

Auckland has an international airport and most flights from overseas land here it is the jumping off point for holidays to all parts of New Zealand. The city has a multitude of excellent hotels, apartments, resorts and hostels so every visitor can be well catered for. All of the major campervan and motorhome rental companies have a depot here and they are all within easy reach of the airport. There is a huge range of vehicles on offer and Auckland makes a great base to start a touring holiday from.

Auckland has a mixture of European and Polonesian cultures that give it a special ambience. There is plenty of evidence, wherever you go to remind you of the history of the region. The cities lifestyle is ranked among the best in the world. New Zealanders are sports mad and the residents of Auckland are no exception. Rugby is the national sport and the all blacks are consistently ranked among the worlds leaders. Auckland’s Mt Smart stadium is well known with international fans. Cricket and Rugby league are also popular with the New Zealand Warriors playing in the Australian NRL competition.

If you are visiting New Zealand in the near future hen put Auckland on your itinerary, as it is one of New Zealand’s most vibrant cities.