Auckland Region Travel Guide
Auckland Region accommodation, Auckland Region activities and attractions, Auckland Region maps, transportation to and around Auckland Region - the ALL NEW Jasons Auckland Region Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Auckland Region.
Greater Auckland stretches from
Wellsford in the north to
Mercer in the south, with the Hauraki Gulf in between. The Auckland region encompasses 48 volcanoes, two harbours, 50 offshore islands, 30,000ha of native bush and 85,000 boats (the highest boat ownership per capita in the world). With close to 1.5 million residents,
Auckland is the country's largest metropolis and the world's largest Polynesian city; about 10 percent of the population claim Polynesian ancestry.
Auckland residents enjoy a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle, with
vineyards,
parks, beaches and bush walks on their doorstep. The
Hauraki Gulf islands are an extension of Auckland's marine playground, offering leisure options from bushwalks
on the volcanic cone of Rangitoto to vineyard visits on beautiful
Waiheke. Unique attractions include the
Sky Tower – the Southern Hemisphere's tallest freestanding structure - which offers magnificent views across
Auckland City and the harbour.
Manukau, which is New Zealand's fastest growing city, has a vibrant Maori and Pacific Island heritage. Across the Harbour Bridge is
North Shore City, known for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches and views across the Hauraki Gulf. West of Auckland,
Waitakere City is fringed by bush-clad hills and magnificent beaches. There are extensive walking trails in the Waitakere Ranges and surfing at the
black sand beaches of
Piha, Karekare and Whatipu. Also to the west is Auckland's key wine growing area, with more boutique wineries on Waiheke Island and in
South Auckland. Heading north,
Rodney District takes in rolling farmland, hot springs and unspoilt beaches, while south of Auckland lies
Clevedon Valley, a rustic rural area close to the rugged Hunua Ranges.
Auckland has a number of
campgrounds and holiday parks catering to the needs of travellers enjoying a New Zealand camping holiday. Whether you're looking for a campsite to pitch your tent; a cabin; or a caravan park for your campervan / RV you'll find the widest choice here.
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Geographic Location
Built on New Zealand's narrowest point, an 11km isthmus separating the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours.
Population
Auckland City 400,000; Greater Auckland almost 1.5 million.
Climate
Climate
Temperate, semi-tropical maritime climate
Average Temperatures
24°C in Summer, 16°C in Winter
Average Rainfall
1400mm/year