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Hotels, halal food, prayer spaces, things to do, and itineraries in Auckland.
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Must-see attractions in Auckland
From headline landmarks and heritage icons to parks, waterfronts, and major museums, discover 19 standout sights to build into your time in the city.
With a population of over one million, Auckland is easily the largest metropolitan city in New Zealand. Auckland can be broken down into four separate cities/districts 1. Auckland City - Central Auckland 2. Manukau - South and outer east Auckland 3. Waitakere - West Auckland 4. North Shore - Auckland north of the Waitemata Harbour and the Auckland Harbour Bridge
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Halal restaurants in Auckland
Auckland’s food scene is part of the city experience. Choose from 42 restaurants and food districts with location notes and planning tips.
aucklandAntoine's
Address: 333 Parnell Rd., Parnell, Auckland Phone: 09/379-8756 Cuisine: Continental, New Zealand
aucklandEsplanade Hotel
Address: 1 Victoria Rd., Devonport Phone: 09/445-1291 Cuisine: Contemporary, New Zealand
aucklandO'Connell Street Bistro
Address: 3 O'Connell St., City Center, Auckland Phone: 09/377-1884 Cuisine: New Zealand
aucklandSoul Bar and Bistro
Address: Viaduct Harbour, City Center, Auckland Phone: 09/356-7249 Cuisine: New Zealand
aucklandWhite
Address: Hilton Auckland, Princes Wharf, 147 Quay St., Auckland Phone: 09/978-2000 Cuisine: New Zealand
aucklandOh Calcutta
Address: 149-155 Parnell Rd., Parnell, Auckland Phone: 09/377-9090 Cuisine: Indian
Auckland masjids and Muslim travel
Landmark masjids and prayer-aware notes for visitors planning salah, family movement, and halal-friendly days.
OtahuhuMasjid Al Farooq
Otahuhu, New Zealandwww.fianz.co.nz09-276 0841
Islamic Centre
Tait St, Blockhouse Bay, New Zealandwww.fianz.co.nz
Mount RoskillMasjid Umar
Denomination: Sunni Address: 185/187 Stoddard Road, Mount Roskill
RanuiWest Auckland Mosque
Denomination: Sunni Address: 31-33 Armada Drive, Ranui
Where to stay in Auckland
Choose where to stay by trip style, from landmark luxury and family bases to central, airport, and neighborhood-led stays.
aucklandThe Langham Auckland
This is a 5 star hotel with 410 rooms & suites and is within walking distance of parks, shopping areas and numerous eateries, the Auckland Museum, the Art Gallery and the waterfront. The hotel has restaurants, lounges and a health club.
aucklandWestin Auckland Lighter Quay
The Westin Auckland Lighter Quay is situated in center of the city and is close to the Waitemata Basin and Viaduct Harbor. Close by to the hotel there is also the New Zealand National Maritime Museum and Princess Wharf. Features included in this hotel include a spa (with private treatment rooms), sauna, health club, indoor pool, meeting rooms, 24 hour business center and wedding & banquet halls. Also located in the hotel is the Signature Q Restaurant, two bars and a casual café. There are a total of 172 guestrooms and each room has a private balcony or a patio with a view of the water, courtyard or the skyline.
aucklandSKYCITY Grand Hotel
This hotel is appropriate for holidaymakers and business travelers. It is known for its service. The hotel features an indoor pool, gym, business center and places to dine within the hotel Address: 90 Federal Street Auckland 1010 New Zealand Phone: +64 9 363 7000 Fax: +64 9 363 6383
aucklandStamford Plaza Auckland
The Stamford Plaza Auckland is situated close to the Queen Street. The hotel is ideal for business as well as for the leisure traveler. Address: 22-26 Albert Street Auckland, 1001 New Zealand Telephone: +64-9 309 8888 Toll free NZ: 0508 658 888 Facsimile: +64-9 379 6445
aucklandHilton Auckland
The interesting this about this 5 star hotel is that it rests on the tip of the Princess Wharf and is almost ‘out to sea’. All the rooms are equipped with balconies and the hotel has a number of excellent facilities to offer residents including many eating options. Address: Princes Wharf 147 Quay Street, Auckland, New Zealand 1010 Tel: 64-9-978-2000 Fax: 64-9-978-2001
History and today in Auckland
Read the city today, its history, residents, culture, and character before planning your route.
When to go
Auckland is situated in the northern part of the island of New Zealand, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere; meaning temperature variations are the opposite.
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Fast Facts
-Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. North Island of New Zealand. -Dialing code: 09 -Emergency numbers: Calling police, reporting fire or to request ambulance dial 111 For other matters, call the Central Police Station (tel. 09/379-4240). For emergency medical services, call tel. 09/524-5943 or 09/579-9909. The CityMed Medical Centre is on the corner of Mills Lane and Albert Street, in the Inner City (tel. 09/377-5525). For emergency and after-hours dental service, call Auckland Accident & Emergency Clinic (tel. 09/520-6609). It's open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 11pm, Sunday until 10pm.
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Exchange Rates
The monetary unit is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$) which is equal to 100 New Zealand cents. Currently the New Zealand dollar has a lower value than the US dollar. Note that the exchange rate fluctuates. One can find a plethora of moneychangers and banks located on the main Queen Street (in the city center). Hotels & restaurants generally convert traveler’s cheques but the rate won’t be as good as it would be at a bank.
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Public Holidays
New Years Day: 1 January Day after New Year’s Day: 2 January Waitangi Day: 6 February Anniversary Day Auckland / Northland: 29 January Good Friday: Varies Easter Monday: Varies ANZAC Day: 25 April Queen's Birthday: 1st Monday in June Labour Day: 4th Monday in October Christmas Day: 25 December Boxing Day: 26 December
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Annual Temperature
January Avg low: 16° Avg hi: 23° Avg precip: 5.64 cm February Avg low: 17° Avg hi: 24° Avg precip: 7.16 cm March Avg low: 16° Avg hi: 22° Avg precip: 6.22 cm April Avg low: 13° Avg hi: 20° Avg precip: 6.64 cm May Avg low: 12° Avg hi: 17° Avg precip: 10.98 cm June Avg low: 10° Avg hi: 15° Avg precip: 9.95 cm July Avg low: 9° Avg hi: 14° Avg precip: 11.61 cm August Avg low: 9° Avg hi: 14° Avg precip: 7.8 cm September Avg low: 10° Avg hi: 16° Avg precip: 8.01 cm October Avg low: 12° Avg hi: 18° Avg precip: 8.65 cm November Avg low: 13° Avg hi: 19° Avg precip: 6.29 cm December Avg low: 15° Avg hi: 21° Avg precip: 7.83 cm
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Auckland Residents
Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and there is a very strong Polynesian rhythm and culture prevalent. The city can be termed as a mixture of cultural influences from Europe, the South Pacific and Asia along with a combination of Maori cultural heritage. The rich cultural infusion can is evident in the cultural activities, festivals, events, food, music, shopping and many other areas within the city.
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Auckland Today
With a population of over one million, Auckland is easily the largest metropolitan city in New Zealand. Auckland can be broken down into four separate cities/districts 1. Auckland City - Central Auckland 2. Manukau - South and outer east Auckland 3. Waitakere - West Auckland 4. North Shore - Auckland north of the Waitemata Harbour and the Auckland Harbour Bridge
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Auckland History
Auckland used to be the capital of New Zealand but lost its status to Wellington. Auckland is also the main hub for industrial and commercial activities of the country. Wellington is the political capital, Auckland is the main metropolitan city.
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Shopping in Auckland
Explore 8 shopping stops, from malls, markets, and book bazaars to fashion streets and souvenir finds.
aucklandLittle Brother
Address: 5 High St, city centre, City Centre Phone: 64 9 377 6536
aucklandHailwood
Address: 516 K Rd, Newton, Newton Phone: +64 9 360 9931
aucklandKaf Kids
Address: 85 Jervois Rd, Ponsonby, Ponsonby Phone: +64 9 360 8131
aucklandZambesi
Address: 169 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Ponsonby Phone: +64 9 360 7391
aucklandBuana Satu
Address: 229 K Rd, Newton, Newton Phone: +64 9 358 5561 Fun souvenirs as well as conventional souvenirs.
Signature sights in Auckland
A curated pick of the city's standout sights, led by the strongest editorial recommendations.
Festivals and events in Auckland
Plan around 11 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
aucklandThe Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta (tel. 09/534-8186) is an annual event that takes place on the last Monday in January and is a public holiday. This event is the largest single day regatta in the world. This day is observed as a holiday in the entire Auckland Province. The holiday generally falls on the anniversary of the arrival of William Hobson, who later became the first Governor of New Zealand.
aucklandThe Mission Bay Jazz & Blues Streetfest
The Mission Bay Jazz & Blues Streetfest is an annual festival that takes place on February 27 at Mission Bay. This event recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2010. The event showcases numerous local bands performing on the street and famous Auckland beaches. Cost of entry is NZ$10 and hours of operation are 6-11PM
aucklandThe Documentary Edge Festival
The Documentary Edge Festival is another annual event that takes place in February, between the dates 27 Feb - 14 Mar 2010 at the Rialto Cinemas in Newmarket. The event highlights the best of cinema from around New Zealand as well as from international filmmakers.
aucklandPasifika Festival
The Auckland Western Springs Stadium plays host to the Pasifika Festival, which is significant to commemorate the lifestyle of the South Pacific. The event highlights the Polynesian culture and lifestyle, ranging from ethnic crafts to food to music and various other culturally significant items.. An interesting fact about the logo of the festival is that it incorporates the spiritual significance of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
aucklandFun Round the Bays Run
Also held in late March is the fun Round the Bays Run (tel. 09/525-2166), which attracts runners from around the South Pacific, who participate in this 8km (5-mile) run around the central bays. The run ends with a celebratory barbecue at one of the city’s parks.
Auckland tours and experiences
Heritage walks, food crawls, coastal trips, museum circuits, family days, and guided ideas for an easier day out.
aucklandOrganized Tours
This information can be obtained by either visiting the web sites of the major monuments or by googling the term “tour operators” along with the name of the city. At the visitor center, one can book half or full day tours. Generally speaking, the half day tours cover sightseeing highlights. 1. Mike's Garden Tours (tel./fax 09/846-5350; 2. Tamaki Hikoi (tel. 0800/282-552 in NZ) – walking tour of the Maori area. 3. Bush & Beach (tel. 09/837-4130)– coastal experience tour. 4. Potiki Adventures (tel. 0800/692-3836 in NZ). – specializes in Maori tours. 5. Fullers Auckland, Ferry Building, Quay Street (tel. 09/367-9111)- water tours. 6. The Pride of Auckland, at the National Maritime Museum, Quay Street (tel. 09/373-4557;) offers a dinner cruise. 7. Soren Larsen (tel. 0800/767-365 in NZ, or 09/817-8799;), for tall ship tours available December through February. 8. Sail New Zealand (tel. 0800/397-567 in NZ, or 09/359-5987;), 9. Island Escape Cruises (tel. 09/358-1717; ) for longer cruises.
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