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No city break is complete without
some shopping opportunities, and
Auckland delivers on all fronts. The
CBD is home to many top brands as
well as regional clothing stores, while
the suburb of Newmarket boasts a
large Westfield Shopping Centre for
those preferring to shop off the streets.
Another suburb within moments of the
CBD isWynyard, where waterfront ship-
ping containers have been transformed
into funky bars and cafes, which are a
walking distance from the ferry terminal
but a world away from the bustle of the
transport hub.
This area also offers easy access to
the Fish Market for some fresh edibles,
while the New Zealand Museum has
much to offer those keen to learn more
about the country’s naval history.
Too many merely use Auckland as a
springboard to explore other parts of
the country, and too few realise the
unique and winning qualities of one of
the calmest cities on earth. There can be
few urban hubs so charming or green,
so add Auckland to your must-visit list
and prepare to be delighted!
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Adirectflight fromKualaLum-
pur to Auckland takes around
11 hours and 20minutes
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Auckland is five hours ahead
of Malaysian time
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The city has warm, dry sum-
mers and mild, wet winters,
with warmer temperatures
than New Zealand’s other
major cities
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Takegreat care inthesun. Skin
burnsmoreeasily inNewZea-
land due to less ozone and air
pollution, both of which serve
as a barrier against the sun’s
rays in other places
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Auckland is the most visited
destination in NewZealand
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The citywas originally aMaori
settlement, founded in the
14th century, and named
Tamaki Makau Rau.
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The first European settlers
arrived inthe 18thcenturyand
made Auckland the country’s
capital briefly, before naming
Wellington as the capital in
1865.
Key Facts
Loving the green
Green pleasures are available within
Auckland CBD for those without sea
legs, with a number of beautiful parks
breaking up the urban vista. Most notable
is the Domain – the oldest park in the
city – which also houses the Auckland
War Memorial Museum, allowing basking
in nature to be combined with education.
Mount Eden is another place for en-
lightenment, this time with a 360° view
of the city stretching along the water from
an extinct volcano crater. Mount Eden is
nature’s viewing platform; man’s urban
viewing spot comes in the form of the
iconic Sky Tower. The tallest man-made
structure in the country at 328m, Sky
Tower provides telecommunications
as well as an observation platform for
unrivalled views. Thrill-seekers can take
the experience a step further and abseil
down to the ground!
The Ferry Building’s grandeur is
testament to the importance of Auckland
as a port in the early 20th century
Devonport combines beautiful
beaches with a charming Victorian
high street
Auckland’s skyscape is as
impressive as any Asian city
The view fromMount
Eden is spectacular