Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Auckland
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Auckland with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Auckland area
This Auckland map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Auckland and surroundings
Nature and parks of New Zealand
Wai-O-Tapu, one more amazing natural landmark in New Zealand, is also located on the North Island. In addition to its creative name, this area is a place of fantastic beauty. There is a volcano area with numerous mud springs, geysers, hot springs, and geothermal areas. Bubbling boiling water of different colors creates something like nature’s show with music. Different chemicals – manganese, silica, antimony, sulfur, and iron – add various shades to water. Absolutely everything about this area is unique. Even birds live not in trees but right in volcano craters. … OpenPhotogallery of Auckland sights
Our guide to Auckland
Attractions and active leisure
Fans of hiking will not be bored in Auckland either. They certainly should explore the nearby uninhabited Rangitoto Island. The island is covered with dense tropical forests, where visitors will find many interesting hiking trails. Rangitoto also has several great beaches, so it is a great destination for everyone who prefers to stay away from civilization and busy streets. Many tourists choose The Elephant House … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
You should keep in mind that it is not customary to leave a tip in New Zealand. Auckland is no exception. The owner of the restaurant pays generously for the work of the waiter. No one expects additional encouragement from the client. Auckland's cuisine is mostly European today. Few Maori dishes have saved. Those dishes that have remained to the present have changed a lot. Many old recipes have been replaced by … Open
Traditions and mentality of Auckland
Locals like to decorate their bodies with tattoos. They adopted this passion from the Maori, as well as the national Haka dance. You can learn more about indigenous culture if you visit the city during the Summer City Program festival. It runs from January to February. Sports events, performances by artists, traditional dance groups, and musicians take place at a number of venues in the city and suburbs at this … Open
Travel guide to Auckland
Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World is a research center that has turned into a popular tourist sight. This center is dedicated to Antarctic animals; the research center has an adjacent thematic museum. Visitors to this museum will learn interesting information about wonderful inhabitants of Arctic. There is also a large swimming pool with stingrays in it. Visitors can not only watch but … Open
Auckland for children - what to visit
A child can ski or snowboard at any time of the year in Snowplanet. Surely peers who are ready to shoot snowballs will also have fun here. You can ride a roller coaster or visit the fear room at the Rainbow's End amusement park. The child will be able to improve his skills or just have fun going through the rope routes in Tree Adventures. If you want you can go to the city beach. There are all opportunities for … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
If you are interested in something exotic, you should look for products with Maori symbols. They are usually sold in small stores closer to tourist areas. However, you can also find such products in major shopping centers. Wooden charms or money clips with Maori symbols look stylish and mysterious. They attract attention. Maori crafts made of roar, bone, stone or jade, decorated with carvings are also interesting. … Open