Until 2010, Auckland had in the meantime four self-administered cities, which were then reunited. The city comprises the four former cities Manukau in the south, Waitakere in the west, Auckland City and North Shore. There are other districts in the region:

The Rodney District is located in the north and includes the Hisbiscus Coast. The Papakura District is located in the southeast and the Franklin District is south of Manukau.

Auckland City comprises several districts. Parnell comes closest to a pedestrian zone in Europe, while Ponsonby and Grey Lynn offer a variety of alternative cultural entertainment. With Eden, geographically to the south, offers a good view of the city center. Auckland also includes Newmarket.

Auckland skyline at night

The Auckland region has about 1.4 million inhabitants. Auckland is considered by many as the secret capital of New Zealand. The City of Sails, named after the almost 250,000 official sailing boats of all classes, is the economic and cultural center of the state. Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia, and this is also evident in the townscape.

Local policy has favored the car over 50 years in urban planning. As a result, the city outside the central core is hardly designed for pedestrians, and public transport often suffers from disruptions. For most Aucklander, buses and trains are therefore not an alternative to transport and only about 7% of the population use public transport on a regular basis. As a result, roads are often congested, and because older imported cars are the main drivers, air pollution is a common problem (as in Germany before the introduction of catalysts and ASU).

The city offers high street in the city center, with good shopping, and Vulcan Lane. The Polynesian fresh markets (Otara Market on Saturday or Wellesley College on Friday), Parnell Village and Ponsonby Road are also within easy reach. Wagon hiking with view to the Sky Tower can be done at the end of Garnet Road; Cornwall Park invites you to take a long walk among sheep; the volcanic hills offer breathtaking views; lava caves, which are found in many places below the city, are to be explored; and then, of course, there are the beaches.

The level of public safety is generally good, but at night, street lighting is very poor outside the city center.

View from Sky Tower towards Waitemata Harbor

By plane

Auckland International Airport. New Zealand's largest airport, is the main destination for international flights to New Zealand. You can find information about this on the New Zealand page under Arrival. The airport is also the destination of many domestic flights, including the following airlines: last amendment: no

• Air New Zealand   last amendment: no

• Great Barrier Airlines   last amendment: no

• Origin Pacific   last amendment: no

The best way to get to the city from the airport is by shuttle bus. The supershuttle is a kind of mass transport that leaves the airport every 20 minutes and arrives at every place in the city. The luggage is transported in the trailer, so pleasant travel is guaranteed even at full capacity. The cost of the journey is approximately 50% of the price of the taxi and the departure point is right in front of the airport’s arrival hall.

by train

The train station in Auckland, called "Britomart", is located in the center, between the lower end of Queen Street and the Ferry Building. The counter is open Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:15am to 12:15pm. There is a train to Auckland that runs from Wellington via Palmerston North and Hamilton.

This is the Overlander that runs daily between Auckland and Wellington. The price for an adult is $102, departure around 8:30 and arrival around 7:30 p.m.

A night train "The Northerner" has stopped running from Wellington to Auckland and back since November 2004.

By bus

The largest bus company in New Zealand is InterCity (phone 0800 777 707, 09 913 6100) together with Newmanns. Apart from a few exceptions, buses can take you to any major city and tourist attraction. The main hub in Auckland is the Sky City Coach Terminal on Hobson St. The Northliner Express (phone 09 307 5873) runs north between Auckland, Whangarei, the Bay of Islands and Kaitaia.

The Backpacker buses also offer a cheaper and more interesting alternative for young travelers. Both Kiwi Experience (phone 09 366 9830, 170 Parnell Rd) and Magic Travellers Network (phone 09 358 5600, 136-138 Quay St) are based in Auckland and offer a door-to-door Service between your hostels.

On the street

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand with a population of about 1.3 million. Unlike many European cities, the areas outside the city center are mainly flat buildings with one or two floors at most. As a result, Auckland reaches an area equivalent to the Berlin area, although it has only about one-third of the population. There is a rather well developed city motorway, but it is often blocked. Apart from that, the streets are rather narrow. Tourists arriving after a exhausting 30 hour flight and getting into the rental car immediately should therefore be warned against the unusual left-hand traffic on narrow roads.

By ship

Cruise Terminal is located at -36.84193174.7680761 Queens Wharf. On the other side of the road, you'll find yourself in the city center.

Apart from that, no passenger ships from other countries travel to Auckland. Two shipping companies are operating in the Hauraki Golf. Subritzky/Sealing (telephone 09 373 4039) provides inter alia connections to Great Barrier Island, while Fullers (telephone 09 367 9111) operates short routes in the Auckland area (see ship in the mobility area).

In Auckland, besides taxis and shuttles, the following public transport options are available: bus, train and ferry. Exact timetables and prices can be found under Auckland Transport or under Telephone No. (09) 366 6400 and 0800 10 30 80 respectively. Due to the poor state of public transport, but privately operated, it is very time-consuming to travel by bus and train outside the city center. The Britomart Transport Center is the starting point for many bus and train lines from the city center. Here you can find all information and tickets about city transport.

by train

The rail network is limited to a few routes and is not very comfortable, but delays are not the order of the day. The railways will be modernized and extended in the coming years.

By bus

The buses operate in a dense network and in areas close to the city. However, you have to expect that you will have to change trains on longer routes. Buses are relatively expensive and notoriously unreliable. One way to explore the city is by explorer bus. You can get a ticket (35 NZ$ per day) for a HOP ON, HOP OFF - city tour. The buses run every half an hour. There are three bus lines in the city that operate both clockwise and anti-clockwise. smallest circle: City Link, middle circle: Inner Link, larger circle: Outer Link.

On the street

The car is probably the most comfortable means of transport. It is often even worth renting a car if you have to take a taxi for longer journeys. However, commercial traffic regularly creates congested roads.

By ship

Ferries regularly operate between Auckland City and North Shore, as well as to the Gulf Islands. There are also buses on Waiheke.

Sky Tower at night

Auckland's tourist attractions include:

museums

• -36.860401 174.7778221 Auckland Museum. - Aucklands largest museum in the middle of Domain Park. A special tourist attraction is the large exhibition on the art and culture of the Maori and the Pacific Islands. last amendment: no
• -36.867313 174.7276352 MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology. outside the city center in Western Springs last change: no
• -36.841705 174.7634113 New Zealand Maritime Museum, corner Quay & Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbor. Tel: +64 9373 0800. America's Cup sailing ship Voyager, numerous exhibits of the Nautics, Princess Wharf. Take 2 hours. Opened: daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Christmas. Price: admission $20, families $40. last amendment: no
• -36.851333 174.766387 4 Auckland Art Gallery, PO Box 5449, Wellesley Street. Tel: +64 9 379 1349. last amendment: no

structures

Sky jumping from the Sky Tower

• -36,848333174,7622225 Sky Tower.       . - the highest building in the southern hemisphere (328 meters) is the landmark of Auckland. In the tower there are two viewing platforms at 186 m and 220 m, as well as two restaurants, one overlooking Auckland and the other overlooking the surrounding area. Courageous people can jump off the tower on a 192 meter high wire rope at the so-called Sky Jump or walk around the tower on a 1.2 m wide pontoon at this altitude. Sky Tower is part of the SKY CITY complex, which also has 4 casinos, a theater, several bars and two hotels. last amendment: no
• -36.830935 174.7453226 Harbor Bridge - connects Downtown Auckland to the Northshore. At Auckland Bridge Climb you can climb the bridge safely and enjoy a unique view of the center of Auckland. The bridge proved to be too small only a few years after its construction, and a Japanese company built two cars on the outer sides. Since then the bridge has been known under Nippon Clip-On
• -36.843534174.760015 7Viaduct Harbor (Viaduct Basin) - the Americas Cup has completely restored this inner city area and is now a nightclub with restaurants, pubs and clubs. Two sailboats, such as those used in the Americas Cup, are in the harbor and offer the opportunity to experience some regatta.

Town Hall

• -36,852686174,7634918 Auckland Town Hall       last amendment: March 2018 Type is group

park

• -36.858917 174.775517 9 Auckland Domain - with 75 hectares the largest and oldest park in Central Auckland. It is used by many Aucklanders - especially at the weekend - for recreation. In the park is the Auckland Museum and the Winter Garden, a small botanical garden.
• -36.850616 174.767921 10 Albert Park - located at the eastern end of Victoria Street on a hill of volcanic origin, founded in 1880, powerful old trees at the edge of the park, some monuments and one the fountain of cast iron dating back to 1900, the park bordering the clock tower of the university.
• -36.846845 174.754605 11 Victoria Park on the western part of Victoria Street, surrounded by over 100-year-old platans, the lawn in the center is used for all kinds of sports. On the other side of Victoria Street is the Victoria Park market with numerous small shops in an old industrial building.
• -36,877174,76412 Mount Eden - is one of the 48 volcanoes of Aucklands. The 196 m high volcanic cone has a grass-covered crater at its top, about 50 m deep, and on its sides you can see the terraces of the former Maori village. From the mountain there is a beautiful view of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf behind. On the mountain are honorary paintings commemorating the world wars. Below the mountain are several schools and some parts of the University of Auckland.
• -36.899844174.783384 13 One Tree Hill type is group name - can be reached directly in the city area by car or bus. The 183 m high former volcanic cone served the Maori as a fortified village, and the terraces can still be seen today. On a mountain there was a single tree on the arrival of the white settlers that was sacred to the Maori. In 1940 an obelisk was erected to commemorate the Waitangi Treaty. A pine tree planted here was cut as a non-native tree by a Maori activist. From the top of the hill you can see the whole city and the two port areas Manukau Harbor in the west and Waitemata Harbor in the east. The One Tree Hill is also home to the free Cornwall Park, where you will also find the Stardome Planetarium.
• -36.850293174.7863414 Dove Myer Robinson Park - known as Parnell Rose Garden
• -36.84013 174.755235 15 Silo Park, Beaumont Street and Jellicoe Street. Tel: +64 9-336 8820. last amendment: no

other

• -36.864156174.719685 16 Auckland Zoo. - the zoo in Auckland offers among other things the possibility to see the famous kiwi. last amendment: no
• 36.84695 174.8174117 Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium, 23 Tamaki Dr., Orake. last amendment: no
• -37.013293174.908287 18 Botanical Garden in Auckland/Manukau
• -36,842368,174,755231,19 Wynyard Quarter. - on Jellicoe Street, the fish market is the last change: no Type is group
• -36,8521174,76320 Aotea Square       last amendment: no

Auckland Museum

Panorama Auckland from Mount Eden

miscellaneous

• Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium. A little to the west of the city center is the aquarium where you can see marine fish and penguins. last amendment: no

• Rangitoto Island. Today it is a nature reserve and the youngest volcano in Auckland. It is easy to reach by ferry and invites you to hike. last amendment: no

• Waiheke Island. It is easy to reach by public ferries from Ferrybuilding. On Waiheke there are vineyards and quiet, beautiful, partly alternative residential areas. last amendment: no

Princess Wharf, Waitemata Harbor

The city offers a wide range of leisure activities and once you arrive, it is advisable to visit one of the tourist centers to get one of the free tourist guides. These guides contain all relevant activities offered at the time and occasionally special offers.

• Bungee Jumping from Harbor Bridge. The Tourist Office boasts a 42-meter high Harbor Bridge. last amendment: no

• Sailing. A America's Cup boat can be sailed in the Bay of Auckland. This trip can also be booked in the Tourist Office. last amendment: no

• Rangitoto Island. Just book a trip to Rangitoto at the Ferry Building. The uninhabited volcanic island is located directly in the bay of Auckland. From here, you have a great view of the bay of Auckland. last amendment: no Type is group

• Harbor Cruise. Harbor Cruise offers the opportunity to get to know Auckland from the sea. last amendment: no Type is group

• Whale Watching / Dolphin Safari. Here you can see dolphins from the near last change: no Type is group

• Explorer Bus. Explorer Bus transports tourists to all major tourist attractions at low cost. last amendment: no Type is group

• New Zealand Maritime Museum Auckland. The Auckland Museum offers everything about the maritime history and present of New Zealand. last amendment: no

• Auckland War Memorial Museum. The museum shows the history of the country and its people. last amendment: no

Auckland offers good shopping in various malls and small shops. The price level is at German level and it is important to note that the malls and shops close much earlier than in Germany (sometimes at 5 p.m.). Large supermarkets often open longer hours (sometimes even 24/7) and also on Sundays.

• -36.844453174.76938 1 Britomart Shopping Center, 130 Quay St, Auckland. Tel: +64 9 914 8431. shops, restaurants, cafes. Saturday's market. last amendment: March 2018

Auckland offers from good and cheap (cafes or food courts) to noble restaurants and bistro options in various country kitchens on different immigrant communities. Vegane restaurants are not present, but there are many cafe-style vegetarian restaurants. Details are available at the Auckland Restaurants and Bars Guide.

• Casino Lugano last amendment: no Type is group

• Viaduct Harbor. Located directly on the water and marina, the Viaduct Harbor offers various restaurants and bars. Especially at the weekend it can get very crowded. Since the Rugby World Cup in 2011, the Viaduct Harbor has been extended by a footbridge to the other side of the harbor and by a few restaurants. last amendment: no Type is group

• Karangahape Road (short: K' Road) last amendment: no Type is group

• Ponsoby Road last amendment: no Type is group

clubs

• Margarita's last amendment: no

• Globe Bar last amendment: no

• Car Park last amendment: no

• bungalow 8 last amendment: no

• Lenin last amendment: no

favorable

• Grafton Hall of Residence, Seafield View Rd. Student Home, which rents rooms to travelers during the semester holidays from mid-November to mid-February. 10 min walk to Queen St., 5 min to the domain. Price: 40 NZ$/day including 3 meals, laundry and free internet. last amendment: no

• Hostels can be booked at YHA.co.nz, in Auckland City Liverpool St and Auckland International Turner St, both in the city center near Myers Park.

motel

• Epsom Motel. Located at the foot of the One Tree Hill. last amendment: no

• Knights Inn Motel. Epsom, the One Tree Hill. last amendment: no

• With Eden Motel. At the Mount Eden Shopping Village. last amendment: no

Bed and Breakfast

• Freemans B&B, Freemans Bay near Victoria Park. last amendment: no

• breakfast in Mt.Eden last amendment: no

hotels

• The Westin. For the highest taste, this hotel is located directly on the Lighter Quay and offers a magnificent view of the harbor. last amendment: no

• Sky City Hotel, in the Sky City complex. Set to guests upon transit. Highly rated in the same building is the Sky City Grand Hotel. last amendment: no

• City Central Hotel, located in the city center. last amendment: no

New Zealand does not require any vaccination or other prophylactic treatment. Health is at European level. However, before going inland, you should get enough drugs, because of course there are fewer pharmacies in the countryside.

• -36.860564 174.769691 Auckland Hospital, 2 Park Road, Grafton. Tel: +6493670000. last amendment: July 2020

New Zealanders are known as extremely friendly and like to show their country to tourists. The crime rate is well below the European average and road traffic is far less than in Germany. That is why, despite the prevailing left-hand traffic, it is also possible to drive as Europeans.

The city center has many Internet cafes, so right on Victoria Street opposite Sky City complex.

The mailboxes are almost everywhere and red in here. Some distinguish between domestic (red sign) and international/rapid (blue sign) mail at the mailboxes.

Post offices offer everything and the topic of mail, such as envelopes, packages, stamps, packaging materials, etc.

• -36.84859 174.7621022i-SITE Visitor Information Center, Level P3, Skycity, Corner Victoria & Federal Street, Auckland 1010. Tel: +64 (0)9 365 9918, e-mail: [email protected]. Opened: Daily from 09:00 to 17:00. last amendment: Sep. 2017 (information may be out of date)
• -36.841569 174.7652613i-SITE Visitor Information Center, 137 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, Auckland 1010. Tel: +64 (0)9 365 9914, e-mail: [email protected]. Opened: Daily from 09:00 to 17:00. last amendment: Sep. 2017 (information may be out of date)

west

• Piha Beach. A beautiful, very natural beach. A giant rock (Lions Rock) rises in the middle. The beach is probably New Zealand's most popular surfing area. Because of the dangerous currents, you should only enter the water when the lifeguards are present. Piha is about 40 minutes from Auckland's center. last amendment: no

• Karekare Beach, south of Piha Beach. Rarer and more wild than Piha. Scenes of the film 'Das Piano' were shot here. last amendment: no

• Waitakere Regional Park. Small chain of hills covered with jungle. The waitacre ranks are crossed by countless hiking trails. last amendment: no

• Muriwai Beach. A beautiful long black sandy beach on the west coast. There is a small village with a café and a campsite. The local surf school offers courses and offers all kinds of surfing and beach equipment. last amendment: no

north

• Bay of Islands. Paihia and Waitangi. last amendment: no

south

• Coromandel Peninsula last amendment: no

• Hamilton last amendment: no

• Hunua Ranges. Regional Park in the southeast of Auckland. Many great day tours for hiking and mountain biking. The Hunua Falls is also worth a visit. Several day tours are also possible. last amendment: no