Auckland lies on a narrow strip of land less than 2 kilometres wide at its narrowest point. With Waitemate Harbour to the north which opens east to the Hauraki Gulf, and Manukau Harbour to the south, Auckland has a temperate oceanic climate and it is also the warmest and sunniest of all the cities in New Zealand. It is surrounded by tropical forests and slumbering volcanoes, making Auckland a spectacular back drop for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Most of Auckland’s matches will be decided at Eden Park with three pool matches to be played at North Harbour Stadium, and the final showdown at Eden Park on 23 October 2011. With great venues such as trendy Kingsland and Viaduct Harbour, excellent bars and 4 official fan zones, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to watching your team fight it out. There will also be open training sessions where you can meet the players from New Zealand, Australia, England, Fiji, France, Ireland, Namibia, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa and Tonga.
Auckland is known for its excellent public transport system. The MAXX Journey Planner includes rail, bus, ferry and walking routes, making it very easy get around.
Be sure to visit some of Auckland’s most famous attractions, everyone needs a break! Rangitoto Island is a sleeping volcano which emerged a mere 600 years ago in the middle of the Hauraki Gulf. You can explore this island with a walk or a drive. Sky Tower is the highest building in the Southern Hemisphere at 192 meters. If you are feeling brave and have been inspired by the spirited Haka, you can have a go at base jumping, or simply walk around the outside of the Sky Tower for a real sky high thrill. Be sure to visit the fabulous rotating Orbit Restaurant. Auckland Harbour Bridge is another must for adrenaline junkies, climb over it, or bungee jump off it! You will be rewarded with panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas. Auckland also has a rich cultural heritage and the biggest collection of Maori treasures in the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Auckland is known for its excellent public transport system. The MAXX Journey Planner includes rail, bus, ferry and walking routes, making it very easy get around.
Be sure to visit some of Auckland’s most famous attractions, everyone needs a break! Rangitoto Island is a sleeping volcano which emerged a mere 600 years ago in the middle of the Hauraki Gulf. You can explore this island with a walk or a drive. Sky Tower is the highest building in the Southern Hemisphere at 192 meters. If you are feeling brave and have been inspired by the spirited Haka, you can have a go at base jumping, or simply walk around the outside of the Sky Tower for a real sky high thrill. Be sure to visit the fabulous rotating Orbit Restaurant. Auckland Harbour Bridge is another must for adrenaline junkies, climb over it, or bungee jump off it! You will be rewarded with panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas. Auckland also has a rich cultural heritage and the biggest collection of Maori treasures in the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
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