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Inside Background
Architecture 
Some Auckland examples of Glass Steel Stone
Last edited: 25 December 2006
Culture 
Visit the Auckland Museum and learn about the Maori Culture Auckland...
Last edited: 25 December 2006
Health & Safety 
Although most of New Zealand, and the city of Auckland in particular, is...
Last edited: 18 September 2006
History 
The original people of Auckland, New Zealand are thought to have been from the...
Last edited: 25 December 2006
Neighborhoods 
Auckland is a metropolitan sprawl of many neighbourhoods - some worth venturing...
Last edited: 16 March 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travel Guides  Many travel guides for New Zealand are published. All will have...
Last edited: 31 December 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Tourism Auckland has a website with information http://www.auckla... Visitor...
Last edited: 05 March 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Being in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand's seasons are opposite from what...
Last edited: 31 December 2006
Introduction 
The best information on Auckland is available on the Auckland City website this...
Last edited: 29 April 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Although it is a long flight from North America or Europe, getting to Auckland...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
Public Transportation 
While Auckland's public transport is not world leading - you can get to most...
Last edited: 12 July 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Getting around Auckland on public transport is not easy. For information on...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
These are a few day or overnight trips you can make via self-drive car or tour...
Last edited: 19 September 2008
Events & Festivals 
What's On in Auckland ( City of Sails ) New Zealand  
Last edited: 18 December 2006
Family Travel 
Some activities that families with kids can do in Auckland & Region. City...
Last edited: 18 December 2006
First-time Visitors 
Just a few ideas for must do activities in Auckland Auckland War Memorial...
Last edited: 12 July 2007
Museums & Attractions 
This is a listing of some of the highlights of Auckland ( City of Sails ) that...
Last edited: 31 December 2006
Nightlife 
Overview of Auckland nightlife Most of the nightlife is grouped in areas...
Last edited: 07 August 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Get out of the city and drive south down the motorway to Clevedon - a villiage...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Shopping 
As one of New Zealand's largest cities, Auckland is full of shopping...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Sports & Activities 
Most New Zealanders you meet are fanatical about sports.  Auckland, being the...
Last edited: 14 July 2006
Brewery Tour 
http://www.absolu...  Absolute Tours offers a brewery tour that takes you to 4...
Last edited: 25 June 2009
carbon-neutral Auckland Shore Excursion  
A ***complimentary*** NZ Native tree is included on the Coast to Coast Tours...
Last edited: 15 December 2009
Local Walks 
Numerous locations for great walking America's Cup Yachting Harbour Beachside...
Last edited: 16 March 2009
NZ Winepro Auckland Wine Tours 
NZ Winepro offfers full and half day vineyard tours and tastings to several of...
Last edited: 17 February 2009
Rare Vintage-Aircraft Scenic Flights 
If you are an aviation enthusiast visiting Auckland, this is a MUST-DO trip...
Last edited: 30 October 2009
Scenic Views 
Spectacular views of Auckland harbour, city and some beach suburbs on a clear...
Last edited: 24 December 2006
Sea Adventures (Guided sea kayak tours) 
sea adventures Half day tours - Full day tours - Overnight sea kayak trips...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Things to do in Auckland 
WINE TOUR. Insider Touring New Zealand produces some of the best wines of the...
Last edited: 01 February 2009
One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) 
U2 wrote a song called One Tree Hill- this is the place the song was about.
Last edited: 03 September 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Auckland is an eclectic city offering a variety of dining ranging from some of...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Breakfast 
Mink Cafe 99 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland Mink Cafe is a great buzzy cafe in...
Last edited: 05 June 2008
Cheap Eats 
Ponsonby Food Court, Ponsonby Road  You can't go wrong with the Ponsonby...
Last edited: 16 January 2007
Dining with a View 
Orbit Restaurant Sky City, Sky City Tower Building, corner Victoria and Federal...
Last edited: 08 February 2008
Partington's at The Langham 
Partingtons at The Langham features flamboyant drapes, plush fabrics and...
Last edited: 04 November 2008
The Log Cabin 
This cafe by day/restaurant by night is a must for any city dweller looking for...
Last edited: 19 September 2009
The Observatory 
QUALITY SEAFOOD BUFFET RESTAURANT LOCATED HUNDREDS OF METRES ABOVE THE CITY IN...
Last edited: 04 October 2009
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Inside New Zealand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).  It is easily...
Last edited: 28 April 2007
Crossing the Border 
New Zealand is an island nation and as a result of its geographic isolation has...
Last edited: 17 February 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency number for New Zealand is 111
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Important Phrases 
English is spoken throughout New Zealand, however there are many local acronyms...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
Telephones 
Country Code 64 and International Dia... Code 00  City Code for South Island 3...
Last edited: 05 March 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
New Zealand has been described as having a "true" merit-based tipping culture...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
On south from Christchurch 
Cruising on south an hour's drive from Christchurch is the Ashburton District...
Last edited: 18 October 2007
A 14 day North Island Itinerary 
North Island  14 day itinerary for camper van travelers: Day 1 - 2 -Auckland (2...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Accident Insurance is free 
All accident related medical services in New Zealand are free--totally and...
Last edited: 10 March 2009
Accommodation in New Zealand 
Types of Accommodation. New Zealand has a wide range of accommodation, ranging...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Akaroa - A Little Bit French 
Akaroa - a Little Bit of France in NZ From Christchurch take Route 75 (easy to...
Last edited: 10 April 2008
Alpine Pacific Triangle 
  Three of New Zealand’s popular recreational destinations, Hanmer Springs...
Last edited: 15 November 2007
Are You Welcome in Kaikoura? 
Camping around Kaikoura - Mayor Heays was questioned and answered As a person...
Last edited: 18 April 2008
Arthur's Pass 
Springfield - Arthur's Pass One of the highlights of a trip through the South...
Last edited: 02 August 2007
Banks & Money 
  New Zealand Banks When coming to New Zealand from overseas, the first thing...
Last edited: 04 September 2008
Bicycling/Walking the Rail Trail 
Central Otago & the Rail Trail - A not to be missed part of New Zealand...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Blenheim to Kaikoura 
Blenheim/Kaikoura - South Island  Off to the fabulous East Coast of the South...
Last edited: 31 July 2007
Catlins 
"The Catlins is  where native forest meets the sea fostering waterfalls and...
Last edited: 17 April 2009
Driving in New Zealand 
What side, and how fast. Traffic in New Zealand travels  on the  LEFT, as in...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Driving SH33 Tauranga to Rotorua 
Mount Maunganui is New Zealand's favourite summer holiday destination with a...
Last edited: 16 July 2006
Dunedin, Otago Peninsula & Port Chalmers 
The City of Dunedin/Port Chalmers 1 1/2 hours south from Moeraki you descend...
Last edited: 30 August 2007
Duntroon - A hidden wonder 
                             ... On the Road – Time Travel     (A Twenty-five...
Last edited: 27 May 2008
Electricity & Water 
  New Zealand's AC electricity supply operates at 230/240 volts, 50 hertz. Most...
Last edited: 15 April 2007
Gay and Lesbian Tourism 
New Zealand is a very welcoming open minded and diverse country to visit. In...
Last edited: 26 January 2008
Golden Bay, South Island 
Golden Bay South Island, New Zealand This is without a doubt one of the top...
Last edited: 05 September 2008
Haast Pass, Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers 
It would be a shame if you hurried through one of the most beautiful drives in...
Last edited: 19 December 2006
Hanmer Springs & Lewis Pass 
Hanmer Springs from Kaikoura - Highway One south When traveling south from...
Last edited: 29 December 2007
Invercargill to Te Anau - Southern Route 
Invercargill to Bluff and Stewart Island, Riverton to Te Anau Be sure to take...
Last edited: 12 August 2007
Kaikoura to Christchurch 
Kaikoura to Christchurch Leaving Kaikoura south on Route One after having...
Last edited: 02 August 2007
Lawrence - The Gold Discovery Town 
Lawrence - Gold Town From Route One at Clarksville (32kms south of Dunedin...
Last edited: 31 July 2007
Mackenzie - the High Country 
The overwhelming beauty of the Mackenzie Country is spectacular. Stark and...
Last edited: 31 July 2007
Mackenzie Country 
A bit of a comparison of locations in the Mackenzie Country: Mt Cook - limited...
Last edited: 20 April 2007
Maniototo Region of Central Otago 
The Maniototo Region of Central Otago . Distances to Ranfurly Alexandra...
Last edited: 06 July 2009
Marlborough Wine Country - Blenheim 
Blenheim Information: Details of the Blenheim region to find where to go, what...
Last edited: 31 July 2007
Napier, Hawkes Bay- Wine Country 
Accomodation Te Pania Hotel is very handy, especially for short stays. It’s...
Last edited: 09 March 2009
New Zealand - Animals Found Here 
Of interest to some may be the type of animals you encounter on your travels in...
Last edited: 26 September 2007
North to South Island  
Let us begin the South Island travel in the North Island providing information...
Last edited: 02 August 2007
Oamaru - Penguin Town 
81kms from Timaru south  to Oamaru It is a town slowly awakening to the present...
Last edited: 12 August 2007
Off the Beaten Track- North Island 
Off the Beaten Track Roads  SH38 Lake Waikaremoana (Rotorua-Wairoa) very...
Last edited: 15 January 2009
Omarama - Gliding capital of New Zealand 
Omarama "Place of Light" is 40 minutes south  from Route 8 after leaving Mount...
Last edited: 11 March 2009
On the way to the Bay of Islands 
Orewa & Waiwera Orewa is a bustling beach resort just north of Auckland on...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Outdoor New Zealand 
Here is a comprehensive website with hundreds of links to all outdoor recreation
Last edited: 04 June 2007
Photographing New Zealand 
The country of New Zealand provides some of the finest opportunities in the...
Last edited: 05 June 2007
Picton to Nelson Region 
Picton to Mapua Driving times: Picton to Nelson (direct) 144k- 2hours Leaving...
Last edited: 02 August 2007
Pictorial Taupo 
  Lake Taupo on a still winter's day with the mountains of the Central Plateau...
Last edited: 06 May 2007
Rental Vehicles 
Cars New Zealand has a great number of companies which rent vehicles of varying...
Last edited: 09 March 2009
Road Condition Information Services 
If you are driving in alpine areas of NZ (incl Desert Rd in the NI) it is...
Last edited: 06 May 2007
Rotorua- other activities 
When you've had your fill of the regular tourist activities in Rotorua or are...
Last edited: 29 February 2008
Secrets of Kaikoura 
Kaikoura - A Local Tells Their Secrets How many times has a traveler visited an...
Last edited: 12 August 2007
Taxes 
Taxes All goods and services have 12.5% GST (Goods and services tax) included...
Last edited: 17 August 2006
Te Anau to Queenstown 
From Te Anau take Route 94 to Lumsden (77kms) and turn north on Route 6 toward...
Last edited: 30 August 2007
Telephones/Postal - More Information 
  New Zealand - telephone and postal services There are 6,500 payphones...
Last edited: 10 May 2006
The Good the Bad and the Ugly 
The Good: NZ is everything you ever dreamed about or have seen in the movies...
Last edited: 06 August 2008
Timaru - South Island Town 
Timaru - From Winchester after turning right after leaving Geraldine on the...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
Visiting the Winterless North 
The Bay of Islands is approximately 4 hours north of Auckland by car...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
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