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Location
Auckland is situated on a narrow isthmus, bounded by two harbours - the Waitemata and the Manukau - at the southern end of the Auckland Peninsula.
General
Auckland is the main gateway to New Zealand and the centre of commerce and industry. With a population of about one million, it is New Zealand's largest urban area. Auckland offers something for everyone - great beaches, a beautiful harbour, fantastic shopping, and the nightlife and culture of a metropolitan city.
Right on Auckland's doorstep is the magnificent Hauraki Gulf stretching in a great 250km sweep of coastline north and south of the city. Auckland is known as the City of Sails and America's Cup activity has added an infusion of exciting new restaurants and bars.
Main Attractions / Activities
A diversity of landscape provides an inviting playground for the adventure seeker. Some of the world's finest and freshest cuisine, including an array of seafood delicacies and award-winning wines, are found in the city and environs.
A multi-cultured city, Auckland offers all the amenities and attractions associated with a sophisticated cosmopolitan city, including galleries, museums, theatre and concerts. All of these have the distinctive blend of Polynesian and European themes.
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