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Geography & Climate
The Auckland region is made up of four cities: Auckland,
Manukau, North Shore and Waitakere; and three districts,
Franklin, Rodney and Papakura. Auckland City lies at the
centre of the region between the Waitemata and Manukau
Harbors, covering the area of about 60 square kilometers.
The region's landscape is dominated by extinct volcanoes
whose formation could be dated back over 150,000 years ago,
and the coasts are bubbled with picturesque islands.
Auckland experiences every type of weather, but it never
gets cold enough to snow. Spring months can be calm or sunny
one day and random showers the next. The most busy tourist
season of the year is during the warmer months from December
to March. The best time to hit the beach is January and
February when the weather is quite warm. The quieter season
for travelers comes with the slightly cooler temperature
during the Autumn months.
Summer sun in Auckland can be fierce and it is highly
recommended that visitors put on clothes that protect their
skin as well as sunglasses, hat and high SPF+ sunscreen.
Rain gear may also prove useful as showers are frequent and
often unexpected. Mosquitoes repellent and jacket are
recommended for the evening. In the winter months, a sweater
or jacket is usually required. |
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Suggested Hotel in
Auckland |
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Hilton Auckland Hotel - The Hilton Auckland
Is A Modern Six-storey Waterfront Hotel, Set At
The End Of A Wharf Extending 300 Metres Out To
Sea, One Kilometre From The Sky Tower. This
Six-floor Hotel Features 166 Guestrooms. The
Hotel Is Sited One Kilometre From The Sky Tower,
The Tallest Building In The Southern Hemisphere,
Which Functions As An Entertainment And Cultural
Centre, Hosting Live Music, Cinemas And A
Casino. Those In Need Of Retail Therapy Can
Browse For Bargains At Victoria Park Market And
Parnell Village, Both Within Three Kilometres. |
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