Quick Facts
- Auckland is built on 53 volcanic cones, with the most prominent being One Tree Hill, which rises 182 meters above sea level.
- The Auckland Harbour Bridge, completed in 1959, spans 1,020 meters and connects the central city to the North Shore.
- Rangitoto Island, a volcanic island just 25 minutes by ferry from Auckland, erupted approximately 600 years ago and is the youngest volcano in the Auckland volcanic field.
- The Sky Tower in Auckland stands at 328 meters tall, making it the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere and offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding islands.
- Auckland is often referred to as the 'City of Sails' due to its impressive yacht fleet, with over 135,000 boats registered in the region.
Travel Details
- Country
- New Zealand
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $100-200
- Best Time to Visit
- Nov–Apr
- Current Weather
- 🌤️19°C/66°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- NZ$ NZD
- Coordinates
- -36.8485, 174.7633
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