AUCKLAND & NORTHLAND

AUCKLAND FACTS AIRPORT: Auckland (Domestic and International) 30 minutes to an hour from the city (depending on time of day) TRANSPORT: Good bus, train and ferry services in, around and out of the city. DRIVING ROUTE: Start of Twin Coast Discovery Highway, Thermal Explorer Highway, Pacific Coast Highway CLIMATE: A warm, sub-tropical climate. SNAPSHOT: New Zealand’s main international gateway, colourful and cosmopolitan ‘City of Sails’. NORTHLAND FACTS AIRPORTS: (domestic only) Whangarei Kaitaia Kerikeri TRANSPORT: Good road and bus connections to Auckland. DRIVING ROUTE: Twin Coast Discovery Highway CLIMATE: A warm, sub-tropical climate, ideal for camping or motor home holidays. SNAPSHOT: Birthplace of a nation, blessed with pristine beaches and forests. AUCKLAND & NORTHLAND

AUCKLAND

CITY OF SAILS One of the best ways for visitors to appreciate Auckland is on the water: Sea kayak around Auckland’s harbour or out to Rangitoto Island Go on a dolphin and whale watching tour Crew on retired America Cup Yachts Take an overnight cruise out in the Hauraki Gulf.

PASIFICA FLAVOUR Auckland is known as the Polynesian Capital of the world with a rich mixture of Pacific Island cultures.

BUSH AND BEACH From the bustle of the city to the calm and serenity of black sand beaches and rainforest in just 30 minutes.

AN EVOLVING CITY Visitors to Auckland can enjoy Pacific Rim Cuisine in the city centre, on the harbour or out at sea. Your clients can also enjoy great shopping at designer shops, boutique stores and galleries.

ISLANDS OF HAURAKI GULF With more than 50 islands dotting the Hauraki Gulf, here are just a few your clients should visit: Waiheke Island Rangitoto Island Tiritiri Matangi Island Great Barrier Island

URBAN ADVENTURE From jumping off the SkyTower to climbing the Harbour Bridge...there are many ways for visitors to get their adrenalin pumping in Auckland….

NORTHLAND

TWIN COAST DISCOVERY HIGHWAY The Twin Coast Discovery Highway starts in Auckland and proceeds to the top of the North Island, hugging both the East and West Coasts.

KAURI COAST Part of the west coast of Northland is referred to as the ‘Kauri Coast’ due to the large stand of ancient Kauri growing there. Much of the tourism activities on this side of the coast offer access and cultural interpretation of these massive trees.

TOP OF NEW ZEALAND Visitors can take a guided tour up to the northern most part of New Zealand – Cape Reinga. It is a place of great spiritual significance to Maori.

BIRTH OF A NATION New Zealand’s founding document – The Treaty of Waitangi, was signed at Waitangi. Visitors can take a tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and view a replica of the Treaty, meeting houses and New Zealand’s largest waka – Maori war canoe.

AQUATIC PLAYGROUND The region offers deep sea fishing, world class scuba diving, swimming with the dolphins and plenty of other marine activities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION : Check out the Auckland/Northland Training Module on the Travel Trade website, to explore this region in-depth with itinerary, product and logistical information. Tourism New Zealand’s corporate website has information on our latest campaigns and events. Free access to thousands of outstanding images of New Zealand for your use in promoting travel to our destination.