| Geography: Situated on a dormant volcanic field, Auckland is located on and around an Isthmus to the north of the North Island. Auckland city is New Zealand's most populated city and boasts two harbours in the urban area surrounding the isthmus: Waitemata Harbour to the north, which opens east to the Hauraki Gulf, and Manukau Harbour to the south, which opens west to the Tasman Sea. |
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Attractions:
Auckland
is popularly known as the "City of Sails" because the harbour is often
populated with many yachts. There are many restaurants, cafes and clubs
around the harbour that add to the exciting night life to be found in the
city. Clearly, with so many boats around there are plenty of sailing
events to be seen and, in the past, the city has been host to two
Admiral's Cup events. There are a number of parks around the city, the largest of which is situated within the old crater of Pukekawa volcano. The park attractions include the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and the Winter garden as well as duck ponds and sports fields. The city is also well provided for with shops, theatres, art galleries, museums and sporting venues. The Sky Tower is the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, it is 328 m (1,076 ft) tall and has excellent panoramic views over the cityscape. |
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