| Have you ever traveled to New Zealand? If not, you | | | | in Auckland can be a little difficult because of the |
| are in for a treat! Auckland, New Zealand is a | | | | way the neighborhoods sprawl about. The city |
| beautiful place to visit and a city that is large, exciting | | | | spreads out on both shores of Stanley Bay and |
| and a truly fun place to be. Auckland, New Zealand is | | | | Waitemata Harbour. The easiest way to maneuver |
| surrounded by the sea and lovely green forests. As | | | | the city is by car. Just remember you will be driving |
| you fly into Auckland you will be amazed at how | | | | on the left side of the road. The first day or two |
| fresh and green everything looks. You may notice | | | | you are in Auckland you may want to purchase a |
| many hills that are covered with grass that looks | | | | Link Pass or an Explorer Bus Pass. This will help you |
| freshly shorn. These are the volcanic hills that are | | | | get acquainted with the city. Tours are a good way |
| kept in shape by the sheep in the area. You may be | | | | to see the sights. The Explorer Bus trip is a great |
| surprised at the city of Auckland because it has over | | | | way to get started. Hop aboard the white |
| 1 million inhabitants and has been developing in size | | | | double-decker bus and travel in a circuit that allows |
| and in sophistication over the last several years. You | | | | passengers to stop at nine of Aucklands major |
| will find that many of the shops are now open 7 | | | | attractions. The Auckland Museum is certainly worth |
| days a week and the bars and nightclubs remain | | | | a visit and dont leave the area without a trip to see |
| open into the late hours of the night. Part of the | | | | Parnell Village. This is a place where you can shop to |
| reason for the love of the water is the Waitemata | | | | your hearts content at the upscale boutiques and |
| Harbour. It is a gorgeous place and the name literally | | | | shops. There are Victorian villas in the area, also. You |
| means, sea of sparkling waters which it is. The area | | | | will want to head up to the top of the Sky Tower |
| underwent major redeveloping in 2000 after it took | | | | for the superb view and the National Maritime |
| part in the Americas Cup. This regatta was a popular | | | | Museum is lots of fun, too. Other sights that you |
| event and helped spur the redevelopment. The area | | | | may want to put on your itinerary include the |
| is now called the Viaduct and it is a place where | | | | stunning Auckland Museum and Parnell Village. Parnell |
| there are many popular restaurants, cafes and bars. | | | | Village is famous for its boutiques and Victorian villas. |
| One of the greatest assets of Auckland is the | | | | The National Maritime Museum is worthy of a visit |
| Waitemata Harbour. This name means, sea of | | | | and you may want to take a trip up the Sky Tower. |
| sparkling waters and the name fits this lovely harbor. | | | | Here you can view the isthmus and surrounding |
| In 2000 the city held its defense of the Americas | | | | harbors. You may publish this article on your website |
| Cup and the regatta helped a major redevelopment | | | | or ezine providing you leave the article "as is" and |
| of the area begin. Viaduct is the name of the area | | | | retain the resource box with live link back to the |
| now and some of the citys most popular cafes, | | | | Search France Hotels website. |
| restaurants and bars are located here. Getting around | | | | |