Discovering the most populous city in New Zealand, Auckland, the City of Sails and the incredible skyline.
Auckland City in New Zealand it is a city with a futuristic skyline, a modern urban agglomeration which has more than 1,4 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area. Auckland, or Tāmaki-makau-rau in the Māori language, is the main city of New Zealand, the island state of Oceania. The city is located in the North Island, in the northern part of the country and is undoubtedly the most populous center in the entire state.
Commonly called the City of Sails, the city boasts excellent records such as fourth place in the ranking for quality of life; it is also among the top thirteen greenest cities in the world. Thanks also to the latest urban planning interventions Auckland it has been renewed and expanded, becoming an increasingly livable and welcoming city. Discover it on two wheels: the center is equipped with cycle paths suitable for all mobility needs.
The city of Auckland in New Zealand is located between the Waitemata and Manukau bays and is built on an isthmus and several islets and islands. The sea is one of the main elements of the city and is the reason why it is called City of Sails. The Auckland visit itinerary can only start from an overall look that embraces the stretch of coast between the Hauraki Gulf to the east and the port of Manukau to the south west. The city is bordered to the west and south-east by the hilly landscape which gives the city a very particular charm, giving it a rustic and genuine note.
A landmark of the Auckland skyline, much photographed by tourists, is the bridge Port of Waitemata; to reach it simply follow the signs for Harbor Bridge. The large steel construction is more than a kilometer long and dominates the landscape with its elegance. It is definitely worth a walk there, also because it is an excellent observation point of the city panorama.
Auckland's main attraction is the Sky tower which thanks to its 328 meters holds the record for the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. A visit to the tower is a must for anyone who decides to visit this New Zealand city; in fact, from the upper terraces you can admire the incredible panorama of the port and the city. The 360° view allows you to immediately have an overview of the surroundings of Auckland. We absolutely recommend that you organize your own tour of the city so that you have time to enjoy this incredible and unique experience.
I skyscrapers of the city center of Auckland in New Zealand are home to numerous offices and the elegant headquarters of commercial and financial agencies. This is the beating heart of Auckland's working life as thousands of people crowd the city center streets every day to get to work.
The city center of Auckland is located on the narrow isthmus between Manukau Harbor which faces the Tasman Sea, and Waitermata Harbor which faces the Pacific Ocean. The itinerary now continues in the direction of Qauy Street, the street that runs alongside the port. Here you can admire the ultra-modern event center The Cloud and you can find numerous restaurants and clubs populated by both residents and tourists.
Not far away is New Zealand Maritime Museum which hosts a modern and engaging exhibition that explains the art of New Zealand navigation to adults and children. In particular, the exhibition highlights the figure of Peter Blake, the great sailor and author of numerous sporting exploits, and displays various models of boats ranging from ancient and traditional ones to the most modern and sophisticated ones.
The maritime museum is certainly not the only cultural offering in the city of Auckland. To learn about and learn more about Maori history and culture we recommend a visit toAuckland Museum. The Maori are a population of Polynesian origin who arrived on the island around the 9th century AD. aboard the famous canoes. Even if the relationship between the different cultures was not easy, today the Maori population is integrated into society and it is not uncommon to see individuals on the streets of Auckland with their faces decorated with characteristic tattoos.
Another installation not to be missed is the one hosted at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, the large one art collection nationally and abroad, highly appreciated by many enthusiasts. The city of Auckland is also home to numerous historic buildings dating back to the 19th century. Famous scenes from well-known films were filmed in some of these buildings, such as Alberton House, located in the Mount Albert area.
Also attracting considerable interest among tourists isHowick Historical Village, located near the city of Auckland. The open-air museum shows visitors the life of nineteenth-century settlers in New Zealand. Some of the buildings present were transported here from other regions, others are faithful reconstructions of traditional homes. Staff in period costume are available for guided tours and stories about the traditional lifestyle.
The city of Auckland in New Zealand developed over avolcanic area; this means that in some areas of the city and its surroundings numerous volcanic cones are visible, some "camouflaged" in the form of islands or lakes. One of the symbols of the city is the Rangitolo Island volcano, which due to its shape and position is a true icon.
The city of Auckland is connected to the main locations in the country via public transport lines and is easily accessible from abroad thanks to the presence of the international airport. Auckland enjoys a temperate weather which guarantees hot summers and mild winters; the climate is strongly influenced by the presence of the sea and the sea breeze which during the summer mitigates even the highest temperatures.
