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ADVERTISMENT<br />
New Zealand Chill Factor<br />
Action in Auckland<br />
Whether you want to take it easy or favour to pack<br />
more action on your holiday, Auckland<br />
(www.aucklandnz.com) will keep you engaged. Its<br />
blend of harbour, islands, Polynesian culture and<br />
modern city environment has created a lifestyle<br />
ranked amongst the best in the world.<br />
And the best thing about Auckland is in just half an<br />
hour you can be almost anywhere—sailing to an<br />
island, picnicking on a volcano, meeting marine<br />
animals or digging in to some delicious ice cream and<br />
food at a sidewalk café. The Auckland region has 22<br />
conservation parks, providing endless scope for<br />
outdoor activities.<br />
Chill tips<br />
• Nature & scenery - Some 48 volcanic cones dot<br />
the region, with easy access to the summits of<br />
Maungawhau (Mt Eden), Maungakiekie (One Tree<br />
Hill), and Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf. In<br />
the heart of the central business district, you can't<br />
miss the imposing Sky Tower, which at 328 metres<br />
is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere.<br />
You can also climb to the apex of the Auckland<br />
Harbour Bridge, and the more adventurous can<br />
bungy jump from it.<br />
• Idyllic islands - This is an explorer’s paradise,<br />
where you can island hop within sight of downtown<br />
Auckland; where you can explore open wildlife<br />
sanctuaries, walk on dormant volcanoes, or dine at<br />
world class wineries; where you can sail between<br />
islands, find a secluded beach and soak up nature.<br />
Waiheke, Rangitoto, Great Barrier, Tiritiri Matangi,<br />
Motuihe, Kawau, Te Motutapu, Goat Island and<br />
Rakino are just a few of the many islands within<br />
Auckland’s periphery beckoning you to visit.<br />
• Shopping - Auckland’s stylish heart is the home<br />
of many of New Zealand’s top fashion designers.<br />
The block around High Street, the Chancery and<br />
*Photos: Tourism Auckland<br />
Take a ferry to Waiheke Island for a day of leisurely pursuits*<br />
Adrenaline rush from quad biking*<br />
Customised guided kayak tours are available year-round*<br />
Vulcan Lane hosts the boutiques of Karen Walker,<br />
Workshop, Zambesi and World, plus dozens of other<br />
designers. The inner city suburbs of Ponsonby,<br />
Parnell and Newmarket are also well known for their<br />
fashion shopping. There are also several markets<br />
that are a magnet for bargain hunters seeking fresh<br />
food, arts and crafts, clothing and second hand<br />
goods.<br />
• On the menu - Auckland will tempt your tastebuds<br />
with locally grown produce, seafood from its abundant<br />
harbours and award-winning wines to match.<br />
Purchase the best of the day’s catch from the<br />
waterfront Auckland Fish Market, talk to growers at a<br />
farmers' market and sample Asian and Pacific<br />
specialties at the Otara or Avondale markets. It is<br />
home to some of the country’s oldest established<br />
vineyards and is known for Chardonnay, Merlot and<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The region’s vineyards are<br />
clustered in five distinct areas – Waiheke Island, west<br />
Auckland, northwest Auckland, north Auckland<br />
(around Matakana) and the Clevedon Valley.<br />
Fly Jetstar direct from Singapore to Auckland.<br />
Book now on www.Jetstar.com<br />
New Zealand has four seasons: Winter (June - Aug), Spring (Sept - Nov), Summer (Dec - Feb) and Autumn (March - May)
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