| Auckland: Sailors paradise | | | | airport. A ferry also makes it possible to reach the |
| On the North Island of New Zealand you'll find | | | | south island town of Picton. |
| Auckland, a large city set around stunning inlets and | | | | A major bus route runs from Auckland to Wellington. |
| bays. Not surprisingly, most of the Auckland's most | | | | To get around in and around the city itself there are |
| celebrated activities are to do with water. These | | | | local train and bus services, as well as taxi's. |
| include dinner cruises in the harbor and swimming with | | | | Weather |
| dolphins. | | | | Situated on the coast, Wellington can suffer from |
| Transport: how to get there and around: | | | | windy weather. |
| New Zealand's main international airport is situated in | | | | Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays |
| Auckland. This makes it accessible to direct flights | | | | The internet can offer some of the best information |
| from the US, Australia, Asia and Europe. Flights also | | | | on the cost, range and location of hotels in |
| run domestically from the South Island to Auckland. | | | | Wellington. |
| Auckland city covers a wide area so it is | | | | Attractions & Events |
| recommended to get around using a bicycle or taxi. | | | | Many sporting and cultural events take place in the |
| To reach other towns and attractions, there are bus | | | | capital city, here are just a few. |
| and rail services. | | | | *During January, the city hosts Wellington Cup Week |
| Weather | | | | with fashion, live music and of course horse racing. |
| Owing to its location in the southern hemisphere, | | | | *The Arts Festival is held in January with International |
| summer in New Zealand is from November to April. In | | | | artists taking part. |
| summer temperatures are around 20 C and the | | | | *The Jazz festival and Fashion Festival are both |
| winter is fairly mild as it doesn't usually freeze. | | | | during October. |
| Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays | | | | Christchurch: Have fun with nature |
| The internet can offer some of the best information | | | | From Christchurch you can access nature and have |
| on the cost, range and location of hotels in Auckland. | | | | fun on New Zealand's plains, lakes, mountains and |
| Attractions & Events | | | | beaches. Being the largest city in the Southern Island, |
| There are events held all year in Auckland, although | | | | there are always attractions for visitors such as the |
| the city really comes to life in the summer time. | | | | Antarctic Centre, wildlife showcases, gondola trips |
| *Sports fans can enjoy January with the Open | | | | and more. |
| Tennis Championships and the Captain Hobson | | | | Transport: how to get there and around: |
| Anniversary Day Regatta. | | | | The international airport of the South Island is in |
| *In March, Western Springs holds the Pasifika Festival | | | | Christchurch, connecting with Australia and several |
| with Polynesian music and performances. | | | | other destinations. Air New Zealand serves other |
| *Auckland Botanical Gardens have a show in | | | | domestic locations. Getting around is simple with the |
| November called the Ellerslie Flower Show. | | | | city's cost effective bus service and reliable rail |
| Wellington: Attractive city of views | | | | network. |
| The capital city, Wellington is surrounded by hills and | | | | Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays |
| offers some splendid views of the Harbor. Home to | | | | The internet can offer some of the best information |
| the main government buildings, Wellington also has a | | | | on the cost, range and location of hotels in |
| bustling cafe and entertainment culture. | | | | Christchurch. |
| Transport: how to get there and around: | | | | Attractions & Events: |
| Domestic flights from Auckland and Christchurch as | | | | *An international festival of flowers is held in |
| well as other destinations connect with Wellington | | | | Christchurch during the month os February. |