About Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand’s largest city Auckland with its stunning harbour and bridge is located on a thin
stretch of New Zealand’s North Island between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. The city’s
waterside location makes it a prime destination for water sports, swimming and of course yachting
which has enhanced its reputation as the 'City of Sails'.
Auckland has a wide range of activities for all visitors. The Auckland Art Gallery features a
rare collection of masterpieces from various artists in the area while the Auckland Botanic Gardens
is a haven for lovers of fauna and flora with more than 10,000 different plants featured. Other
popular Auckland attractions include the Auckland Museum (Tamaki Paenga Hira), Auckland Zoo, Kelly
Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World, the Viaduct Harbour and the Sky Tower.
Summer is the best time to visit Auckland. There are a number of stunning Islands in the
Hauraki Gulf just off the coast of Auckland that are definately worth a visit. Waiheke Island had a
range of wineries, while Rangitoto and Kawau Island offer picturesque scenery and walks. And
throughout the year, there is a range of popular music concerts at the Vector Arena in Auckland,
just a short walk away from all three central hotels.
The Open Tennis Championships and the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, celebrating the
arrival of Captain Hobson in New Zealand are held every January. The extremely popular Pasifika
Festival in March celebrates Polynesian culture through music and performances at Western Springs;
or the stunning Lantern Festival in February which is one of Auckland's most popular summer events
and brings Chinese New Year celebrations to a glowing finale with hundreds of beaurtiful lanterns.
Some other popular events in March are The Waiheke Jazz Festival, and the Turangawaewae Regatta -
when full-sized Maori war canoes (waka) go head to head in the Waikato River. The Auckland Cup
at Ellerslie Race Course in December caps off the year.
Auckland’s shopping scene is also quite happening with many shops and outlets available for
visitors to hunt for souvenirs. Some of the most popular shopping hotspots in Auckland include
Queen Street, High Street, Newmarket, Parnell and Ponsonby Road.
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Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
Copthorne Hotel Auckland City is a Four Star Auckland hotel in central Auckland. This
Auckland hotel is just a ten-minute walk from Queen Street and the main CBD including a wide range
of shops, restaurants and bars. Also it is within easy walking distance to the University of
Auckland, Auckland's Viaduct and the Vector Arena. |
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Copthorne Hotel Auckland Harbour City
Situated in one of Auckland’s finest locations, the Copthorne Hotel Auckland, HarbourCity
sits right on the Auckland waterfront. All hotel rooms face the spectacular Auckland Harbor and
offer the finest services and facilities you would expect from an inner-city hotel. The hotel
is located within close proximity to Auckland attractions such as Sky Tower, Waiheke Island, and
Ponsonby while it also provides guest with easy access to the Viaduct Basin - the location of the
Americas Cup. |
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Kingsgate Hotel Parnell Auckland
Located just a short walk away from the Parnell Village and the Vector Arena, the
Kingsgate Hotel Parnell, Auckland overlooks the magnificent Parnell Rose Gardens and the Waitemata
Harbour. Popular Auckland attractions located close to the hotel include Parnell Rose Gardens,
Auckland Museum, Newmarket and Kelly Tarltons Underwater World. |
