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| Auckland Travel |
| Recover from the jetlag in this exciting city, which offers so many opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside and attractions. Combine Auckland's city highlights with a unique wilderness experience to the Waitakere Ranges. See Maori carvings, black sand beaches (including KareKare Beach, location of the film, 'The Piano'), dense rainforest, giant tree ferns and New Zealand's famous Kauri trees.Visit the wonderful Bay of Islands with around 144 islands and some of New Zealand's most beautiful coastline. Alternatively, stay on Auckland's North Shore, which is truly a lifestyle destination and offers you beautiful beaches, original native bush and unspoilt sea views and yet is so close to downtown Auckland.Affectionately known as the 'City of Sails', Auckland is a cosmopolitan city home to much of New Zealand's population. |
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Auckland Hotels Offers |
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Auckland Hotel Deals - Aspen house from - £24.5
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Auckland Hotel Deals - Nz osaka house from - £23.25
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Cheap Auckland Hotels - New president from - £27.75
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Auckland Hotel Reservations - Copthorne anzac avenue from - £36.5
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Discount Hotels in Auckland - Kingsgate parnell from - £31.25
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Auckland Flights Offers |
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Royal Brunei Airlines - £605.00 |
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Malaysia Airlines - £661.00 |
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Royal Brunei Airlines - £754.00 |
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Auckland- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
Auckland Airport is not well served by public transport. The cheapest way to get to downtown Auckland is on the Airbus, which leaves every 20 minutes (every 30 minutes after 6pm), takes an hour and costs $15 one-way and $22 return. There are plenty of taxis, which will cost about $40 and shuttles (shared taxis). |
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| Transport |
Auckland is a city of cars. While buses will serve you well within the inner city and for trips to and from the city, you might find a rental car a worthwhile investment, even for a few days. The Link bus is handy. It circles the city and the inner city suburbs for $1.20 a trip. |
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| Currency |
New Zealand dollar |
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| Cost of Living |
Cheaper than most other big Western cities, but tourist attractions can be pricey. |
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| Health and Hospital |
Call 111 in an emergency |
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| Embassy Numbers |
America (04) 462 6000; Australian High Commission (04) 473 6411; Austrian Consulate (09) 489 8249; British High Commission (04) 924 2888; Canadian High Commission (04) 473 9577; France (04) 384 2555; Germany (04) 473 6063; Italy (04) 473 5339; Japan (04) 473 1540; South African Consulate (09) 443 9700 ext 9581; Spanish Consulate (09) 299 6019. All embassies and high commissions are in Wellington. Some also have consulates in Auckland. |
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| Public Holidays |
New Year"s Day (Jan 1), New Year"s Observance (Jan 2), Waitangi Day (Feb 6), Good Friday, Easter Monday (Mar/April), Anzac Day (April 25), Queen"s Birthday (first Monday in June), Labour Day (Oct 25), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26). |
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| Time Zone |
GMT +12 (daylight saving pushes time an hour ahead Oct-March) |
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| Dial Codes |
Country code +64, city code (9) |
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| Etiquettes |
Auckland is one of the most laid-back cities in the world. Almost anything goes, but watch where you blow your cigarette smoke, and give the environment your utmost respect. |
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| Visas |
Many countries - including the UK, the USA and most European states - have a visa waiver arrangement with New Zealand which allows you to stay three months without a visa. Information www.immigration.govt.nz. |
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| Language |
English and Maori are the official languages. English is dominant |
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| Safety |
Generally safe. Theft from cars is rife, so lock up and hide valuables. |
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