Sunday, November 30, 2008

Travel and Attractions in Auckland, New Zealand


Auckland which is located in North Island of New Zealand is the largest and most populous area in the country housing more than 1.3 million residents. With growing Polynesian population, Auckland is now a fast developing, modern, cosmopolitan area in New Zealand with a great mixture of culture and traditions. Auckland metropolitan area comprises of Auckland City, Manukau City, Waitakere City, North Shore City, Papakura City, a part of Rodney District and a part of Farnklin District.

Auckland is a city full of major attractions and thousands of things to do because of it’s geographical qualities and natural beauty. The west coast of Auckland is famous for its roughness and wilderness. Volcanic cliffs add charm beauty to these golden beaches when the stubborn waves of Tasman Sea kiss the yellow sand. Lush bush lines and preserved natural beauty of Waitakere Ranges are breathtaking and the experience should not be missed by anyone. The west coast shore line is gifted with some of the best scenic beaches of the world such as Karekare Beach, Piha Beach and Muriwai Beach which are ideal for surfing, fishing, picnics and even for barbecue on special separated area.


The Auckland sight seeing on a Harley Davidson bike is some thing that every traveler should try out. The route falls through scenic volcanic mountains, colonial villages and Waiemata Harbor. Visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Tour to get enthralled by the submerged natural beauty of swimming penguins or a Bronze Whaler. If the traveler wants to get a good look around at the city of Auckland he or she can hop in to a Sight Seeing Double Decker called Hop On Hop Off Bus for a ride. The exploration tour in to the caves of Waitomo is a memorable one and one whos visiting new Zealand should defineintly try out the adrinaline pumping New Zealand’s own Bungee Jumping.

Getting around Auckland to see these fantastic sites is a pretty much easy task due to the New Zealand’s developed, sophisticated transportation system which depends mostly on private transportation. Public transportation methods such as trains and busses are also available and because of its unique location, Auckland is also gifted with a transportation system of cruises and ferries too.

Langham Hotel Auckland is situated conveniently in the heart of the city and it’s full of friendly people and modern amenities. Langham, Auckland is crowned as one of the premiere luxury hotels in Auckland
Author: Naveen Marasinghe



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