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Auckland Map, New Zealand

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Auckland Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Auckland with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Auckland useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Auckland!

Auckland Travel Guide

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. The city is divided into two areas, the main city and greater Auckland. About one third of the population of the entire country lives in this city. About 401,500 persons live in the main city and nearly 1.25 million reside in greater Auckland. The city sprawls in an area of 637 sq. km. that includes the main city, its suburbs, and the gulf islands. Large number of yachts is... read more

Auckland Sightseeing

Motuihe is famous for its enchanting swimming beaches on both sides of the narrow isthmus. This island is endowed with sheltered conditions even in strong winds. Motutapu Island is 2 km from Motuihe, full of rolling grass filled hills. A causeway connects this island to Rangitoto Island, which offers a magnificent view of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbor from the peak of its volcano. read more

Auckland History

The treaty not only gave the British Crown control over New Zealand, it also proved beneficial for the development of the British colony. It was in September 1840 in Auckland history when Governor Hobson laid the foundation of the city of Auckland (naming it after his friend and patron, George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland) and declaring it as the capital of the British colony. Of course, this was for a short stint as... read more

Auckland Nightlife

Auckland, New Zealand is known as the city of lights. The nightlife activity in Auckland is a bit subdued compared to Paris or New York. Still, the avenues for a good nightlife enjoyment are plenty in this charming city. read more