Tourism Highlights Of Auckland - The City Of Sails

Auckland is known worldwide as "the City of Sails" due to its unique geography and extended coastlines

. The city is claimed to have the largest number of boats in the world on per capita basis. Its unique status as one of the few cities in the world that have harbors on two different seas has given the residents an easy access to marine lifestyle. Auckland is also surrounded by a number of beautiful islands where a lot of interesting activities are possible. The landmarks located in the center of city also play an important role in attracting the attention of international tourists.

Some of the major highlights of Auckland tourism are as follows:

* Sky Tower: The city of Auckland is well-recognized from a distance, thanks to the presence of Sky Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the southern hemisphere. Besides being the pride of the city residents, the tower is also a popular tourist attraction due to its tall structure. There are a couple of other reasons also for its popularity. The top of the tower offers panoramic views. It is also visited by those who are interested in adventure sports. Sky Jump and Sky Walk, as these are known, are extremely popular among adventurers.

* Islands: The islands located on either side of the city are visited for beaches, water sports, and a lot of other attractions. Rangitoto and Waiheke islands are located to the east of Auckland. These two islands are highly popular with international visitors due to numerous beaches, breathtaking views, and lots of fun activities. The Great Barrier Island is known for rugged surfaces and is largely untouched. Hauraki Gulf is another interesting place that is located not very far from Auckland. Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is home to many islands with extended coastlines and beautiful views of the sea. Search through flights to Auckland to book one and start exploring this land of beautiful islands.

* Museums and Zoos: Auckland Museum is one of the finest museums of the world as it showcases a detailed account of New Zealand history, culture, and art scene through numerous artifacts, art works and objects of historical and cultural importance. Among other attractions the museum also offers guided tours and Maori cultural performances. Auckland Zoo, on the other hand, is an easily accessible source to know about the ecological diversity of the country. More than 700 animals of over 100 species are kept here for the amusement of visitors who can see here lions, giraffe, tigers, kiwi, hippos, penguins, tuatara, and a number of other animals.

* Other Attractions: There is so much to see and experience in Auckland that you may probably want to extend your stay for a few days more. The city has a system of hop on, hop off buses that run at frequent intervals picking up tourists from different spots. It is a good way to see more of the city in less time. Some of the major sites covered by the bus include Skytower, Kelly Tarltons, Auckland Museum, and Parnell Village.

by: Amelie Jones

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