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\"auckland-moving-guide\"Moving to Auckland, New Zealand\u2019s largest city, is like a dream come true.<\/p>\n

Just picture a modern urban setting less than 30 minutes away from beautiful beaches, magnificent hiking trails, enchanting holiday islands and a never-ending array of exhilarating activities to keep you genuinely entertained. Now add the mild climate, plentiful employment and educational opportunities, as well as numerous leisure facilities, and you get a much better idea of what Auckland is all about.<\/p>\n

Love cultural events, outstanding food, quality wine and satisfying shopping? Love exploring the beauty of nature? Love to hop from one adrenaline-filled adventure to another?<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve definitely come to the right place.<\/p>\n

Wherever you go in Auckland, you\u2019ll find something special, something extraordinary waiting to be further explored and enjoyed.<\/p>\n

Geography<\/h2>\n

New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific Ocean and runs north-south with mountain ranges occupying most of its length. The country consists of two main islands (North and South) which cover 266,200 sq. km. (103,735 sq. miles) \u2013 the size of Japan or California, and a little larger than Great Britain.<\/p>\n

Auckland Urban Area is located in the North Island and is the largest and most populous urban area in the country – its 1,418,000 people constitute 32 percent of the country’s population. Auckland City<\/a>\u2019s population is 450,300 people.<\/p>\n

Climate<\/h2>\n
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On 15 August, 2011 \u2013 for the first time in 72 years – snowflakes started falling from the sky in Auckland. Despite the fact that snowfall is once-in-a-lifetime experience, Aucklanders can still enjoy the thrill of snow sports at Snowplanet \u2013 New Zealand\u2019s first and only all-year indoor snow resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Auckland\u2019s climate is subtropical with warm humid summers and mild damp winters. It is one of the sunniest parts of the country with an average of 2060 sunshine hours a year. High levels of rainfall occur almost year-round with an average of 1240\u00a0mm per year spread over 137 \u201crain days\u201d. In February, the average daily maximum temperature is 34.4\u00a0\u00b0C (93.9\u00a0\u00b0F), while in July it is 14.5\u00a0\u00b0C (58.1\u00a0\u00b0F). The absolute maximum recorded temperature is 34.4\u00a0\u00b0C (93.9\u00a0\u00b0F)\u00a0while the absolute minimum is \u22120.6\u00a0\u00b0C (30.9\u00a0\u00b0F).<\/p>\n

Snowfall in Auckland is extremely rare \u2013 the two recorded instances are 27 July, 1939 and 15 August, 2011 without any accumulation.<\/p>\n

The current and upcoming weather conditions in Auckland can be followed at MetService<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Economy<\/h2>\n

According to Mercer\u2019s Quality of Living Rankings for 2014, where 223 cities around the world have been analyzed based on 39 different factors, Auckland takes the prestigious 3rd place (Vienna and Zurich hold the top two spots).<\/p>\n

Auckland is the economic capital of the nation with the most expensive office space located in the Auckland CBD (the Central Business District). Also referred to as \u201cCentral City\u201d or \u201cDowntown\u201d, the Auckland CBD is the geographical and economic heart of the metropolitan area, as well as one of the most built-up regions of New Zealand. Most major international corporations have an office there which has turned the Central Business District into the largest employment center in the country with around 65 000 jobs and 8 500 distinct businesses. It has been estimated that around 73 000 people enter the Auckland CBD every morning between 7 am and 9 am.<\/p>\n

Famous sights<\/h2>\n

Auckland Harbour Bridge<\/h3>\n

This eight-lane motorway bridge is an iconic symbol of Auckland. Its length of 1,020 m (3,34 8ft) makes it the second-longest bridge in New Zealand (after Rakaia River bridge) and the longest one in the North Island. The lack of walking, cycling and rail facilities is considered a huge oversight. The bridge is a popular spot for bungy jumping \u2013 jumpers may choose to just touch the water or to get dunked in it.<\/p>\n

Sky Tower<\/h3>\n
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SkyWalkers\u2019 safety is guaranteed by a full body harness and overhead lines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This observation and telecommunications tower (328 m, 1,076 ft) is the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere. It\u2019s become another iconic structure in Auckland\u2019s skyline. It’s New Zealand\u2019s only revolving restaurant (located 190 m (620 ft) above the ground, it turns 360 degrees every hour) and three observation decks at different heights offer breath-taking views of the city and attract an average of 1,450 visitors per day.<\/p>\n

Also, the tower offers 2 extreme adventure activities for thrill-seekers: \u201cSkyJump\u201d \u2013 a 192-meter (630 ft) jump from the observation desk where jumpers can reach a velocity up to 85\u00a0km\/h (53\u00a0mph) and \u201cSkyWalk\u201d \u2013 an informative journey on the 1.2 m-wide ring of Sky Tower with nothing (not even handrails) on either side of the walkway except a 192 m drop to the ground.<\/p>\n

Auckland Town Hall<\/h3>\n

Opened on 14 December 1911, the Auckland Town Hall<\/a> is a historic building in downtown Auckland used for administrative functions and for music performances in its Concert Chamber. The latter is considered to have some of the finest acoustics in the world and houses the largest, and most powerful, musical instrument in the country – an awe-inspiring organ.<\/p>\n

Auckland Civic Theatre<\/h3>\n
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The Auckland Civic Theatre is internationally significant as the largest surviving atmospheric cinema in Australasia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Opened on 20 December, 1929, Auckland Civic Theatre<\/a>\u00a0is a large heritage atmospheric theatre in downtown Auckland with seat capacity of 2,378 people. It is the perfect example of the atmospheric theatre style where lights are used to convey an impression of being seated outdoor with the illusion of an open sky with twinkling stars.<\/p>\n

Auckland War Memorial Museum<\/h3>\n

Also knows as the Auckland Museum<\/a>, this is one of New Zealand\u2019s most important museums and war memorials. It is one of the most iconic buildings in Auckland constructed in the neo-classicist style.<\/p>\n

Its collections concentrate on the history of New Zealand (and especially the Auckland Region), as well as on natural and military history. The museum houses a large number of Maori and Pacific Island artifacts and treasures, including a photographic collection of 1.2 million images and exhibits of 1.5 million natural history specimens from the fields of botany, geology, land vertebrates and biology.<\/p>\n

Auckland Domain<\/h3>\n

The Auckland Domain<\/a> is the oldest and one of the largest parks in the city (75 ha). One of main tourist attractions of the city \u2013 the Auckland War Memorial Museum – is located there. The park is home to several beautiful Wintergardens, glass houses, sports fields, duck ponds and a fernery.<\/p>\n

Ringitoto Island<\/h3>\n
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Ringitoto means \u201cBloody Sky\u201d in Maori.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 5.5 km wide Ringitoto Island is another iconic and widely visible landmark of Auckland. Its symmetrical shield volcano cone rises 260 m (850 ft) high over the Hauraki Gulf. Out of the approximately 50 volcanoes of the Auckland area, Ringitoto is the largest one (2311 hectares)<\/p>\n

One Tree Hill<\/h3>\n

Also known as Maungakiekie (\u201cmountain of the kiekie vine\u201d in Maori), One Tree Hill is a 182-meter (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland. It is an important memorial summit for both Maori and other New Zealanders which provides splendid views across the city area (both of Auckland\u2019s harbours are visible from there).<\/p>\n

Auckland Zoo<\/h3>\n

Opened in 1922, the\u00a0Auckland Zoo<\/a> is a 40-acre zoological garden. The zoo is home to more than 750 animals of 120 different species, and play an important part in conservation, research and education.<\/p>\n

Main activities<\/h2>\n

Auckland offers an exceptional range of amazing activities \u2013 thrilling adventures await at every corner and something exciting is always happening. In fact, the hardest thing for you will be to decide what to do first.<\/p>\n