Introducing Auckland
Auckland’s a city of volcanoes, with the ridges of lava flows forming its main thoroughfares and its many cones providing islands of green within the sea of suburbs. As well as being by far the largest, it’s the most multicultural of NZ’s cities. A sizable Asian community rubs shoulders with the biggest Polynesian population of any city in the world.
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The traditional Kiwi aspiration for a freestanding house on a quarter-acre section has resulted in a vast, sprawling city. The CBD was long ago abandoned to commerce, and inner-city apartment living has only just started to catch on. While geography has been kind, city planning has been less so. Unbridled and ill-conceived development has left the centre of the city with some architectural embarrassments. To get under Auckland’s skin you’re best to head for the rows of Victorian and Edwardian villas in its hip inner-city suburbs.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Do i need a visa..and how do i go about getting it
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Re: UK citz appling for NZ visa outside of UK
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Auckland, New Zealand from the Air
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 21 April 2012
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?.
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Rangitoto Island
Blog: Snaps and Flip Flops - 4 March 2012
Feb 10, 2012 - So we came to Auckland without any plans. We thought we'd venture out in the city and have a nice little walk along the main thoroughfare. As we reached the end of Queen Street and into the port, we found out that the ferry to Rangitoto Island was just about to leave. So we bought our tickets and hopped into the ferry, with little idea of what we were supposed to see or do. But no matter, we're ready for anything! Err…apparently not for hiking. Well, the hike to the summit wasn't really that difficult, it's just that we weren't really dressed for it.
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My Auckland Bridge Bungy
Blog: Snaps and Flip Flops - 22 February 2012
I couldn't agree more when I overheard someone say that New Zealand is the world's playground. There's something about this place that makes you do crazy things. One of them being jumping off a bridge. I knew bungy jumping is something that I have to try. I've missed this chance when we went to Queenstown a couple of years ago, so i knew this time I gotta do it. I've never really been afraid of heights, but i wasn't quite sure how I would feel about literally throwing myself in the air. I guess i just have to find out :)
