Auckland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city on the North Island, New Zealand
About Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, home to 1.5 million people, nearly one-third of the country's population and more than that of the entireSouth Island. It is the main economic and travel hub and home to an international airport. It's lucky enough to have its own beautiful landscapes, waterways, and other attractions to draw tourists in. It is not New Zealand's political capital though – that honour goes toWellington. Auckland is by some measures the most isolated city of over 1 million people in the world; the nearest city of over 1 million people isSydney, 2,160 km across the sea inAustralia. Auckland is called the "City of Sails" for the large number of yachts that grace the Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, and for the city's love of sailing. More than 135,000 yachts and l
Auckland Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 16 sections including: