ART: Auckland
The Southern Hemisphere has always been a fascination with Europeans since their summer is in December and winter in June. A dream come true for skiers from countries that are ‘right side up’ as they can ski through out the year by going to countries like New Zealand!
New Zealand has more sheep than people and the entire country is as unspoiled as one can imagine. Auckland which is the largest city in New Zealand and holds one third of the nation’s population, yet one can be immersed in Mother Nature’s ample bosom within thirty minutes of leaving the downtown area!
When landing in this North Island city, be prepared for the magnificent vistas that surround Auckland providing images of brilliant blue sea and majestic mountains. The City of Sails as it is nicknamed appears to be the perfect place for a stress-free life.
One can escape to stunning beaches, hit a hiking trail or disappear into one of the nearby enchanting islands all within half an hour. Whether Auckland South or Auckland West, the city is a melting pot of cultures with people of all races and nationalities living and working here. The sunny climate, the inherent Polynesian traits and joie de vivre of the inhabitants add to the pleasure of being here.
Hiking is a great pleasure and the joy of being in the rainforests is indescribable. The trails in the nearby Waitakere and Hunua Ranges that are west and south of Auckland are highly recommended. A short bush walk in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park can bring you to a delightful spot by the Hunua Falls. The forests are dense with native trees and there are programs to sensitize school kids about the environment at the Falls.
Waikatere Ranges are a chain of hills 25 kilometers west of Auckland with the Maori name Te Wao nui a Tiriwa. On the coastline, the hills have stretches of surf beaches in their midst. Plenty of regenration of the native bush is happening in these ranges as well.
Within easy reach of Auckland, there are the enchanting islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Here you can catch a ferry and be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a pair of dolphins on the way to Waiheke Island or Rangitoto Island. The latter is about eight kilometers from Auckland and one can go across to Motutapu Island by a causeway. Rangitoto is made of volcanic rock and about two hundred types of plants grow on it. It has the largest Pohutukawa forest in the world.
Whale watching trips are organized in these waters. We would also recommend the underground aquarium at Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World with its transparent viewing tunnel.
Some Auckland accommodation on Holiday Velvet:
» The Spencer on Byron: Auckland hotel, from $185
» Kiwi International: Auckland hotel, from NZ$99
» Ateas Chalet: Auckland hotel, from $350
New Zealand has more sheep than people and the entire country is as unspoiled as one can imagine. Auckland which is the largest city in New Zealand and holds one third of the nation’s population, yet one can be immersed in Mother Nature’s ample bosom within thirty minutes of leaving the downtown area!
When landing in this North Island city, be prepared for the magnificent vistas that surround Auckland providing images of brilliant blue sea and majestic mountains. The City of Sails as it is nicknamed appears to be the perfect place for a stress-free life.
One can escape to stunning beaches, hit a hiking trail or disappear into one of the nearby enchanting islands all within half an hour. Whether Auckland South or Auckland West, the city is a melting pot of cultures with people of all races and nationalities living and working here. The sunny climate, the inherent Polynesian traits and joie de vivre of the inhabitants add to the pleasure of being here.
Hiking is a great pleasure and the joy of being in the rainforests is indescribable. The trails in the nearby Waitakere and Hunua Ranges that are west and south of Auckland are highly recommended. A short bush walk in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park can bring you to a delightful spot by the Hunua Falls. The forests are dense with native trees and there are programs to sensitize school kids about the environment at the Falls.
Waikatere Ranges are a chain of hills 25 kilometers west of Auckland with the Maori name Te Wao nui a Tiriwa. On the coastline, the hills have stretches of surf beaches in their midst. Plenty of regenration of the native bush is happening in these ranges as well.
Within easy reach of Auckland, there are the enchanting islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Here you can catch a ferry and be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a pair of dolphins on the way to Waiheke Island or Rangitoto Island. The latter is about eight kilometers from Auckland and one can go across to Motutapu Island by a causeway. Rangitoto is made of volcanic rock and about two hundred types of plants grow on it. It has the largest Pohutukawa forest in the world.
Whale watching trips are organized in these waters. We would also recommend the underground aquarium at Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World with its transparent viewing tunnel.
Some Auckland accommodation on Holiday Velvet:
» The Spencer on Byron: Auckland hotel, from $185
» Kiwi International: Auckland hotel, from NZ$99
» Ateas Chalet: Auckland hotel, from $350
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