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Auckland
Located on the North Island of New Zealand,
Auckland is the largest city in the country.
As of
2006,
the census indicated the city had a population of 404,658.
A large number of people also live in the metropolitan area surrounding Auckland, and as
of 2007,
the combined city/metropolitan population was estimated at 1,329,900, which is over
a quarter of the New Zealand's entire population.
The central area of Auckland occupies a narrow isthmus, less than
1.2 miles (2 kilometers) wide at its narrowest point, that lies
betwen Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea, and Waitemata Harbour on
the Pacific Ocean. Consequently, the city one of only a handful in the world
to have harbors on two separate bodies of water.
Both of these harbors are partially crossed by bridges -
the most spectacular of these bridges is Auckland Harbour Bridge
which crosses Waitemata Harbour, just to the West of the Auckland Central Business
District.
The tallest and most recognizable building in Auckland is the Sky Tower.
This is an observation and telecommunications tower located in the city's
business district. The tower, which attracts approximately 600,000 visitors
each year, stands 1,066 feet (328 meters) tall, making it the tallest
free standing structure in the Southern hemisphere.
Visitors who go up the tower can enjoy
two restaurant levels (one with revolving seating), one cafe level,
and two observation decks, one of which has some glass sections in the floor.
If that's not enough of a thrill, you can try the "SkyJump" from
the observation deck - this is a 624 foot (192 meter) cable-guided "jump"
from the observation deck, which is sort of intermediate between a bungee jump
and a base jump.
Auckland Skyline, New Zealand Photographic Print
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By Joan Druett
Algonquin Books
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Auckland Island is a godforsaken place in the middle of the Southern Ocean, 285 miles south of New Zealand. With year-round freezing rain and howling winds, it is one of the most forbidding places in the world. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death.
In 1864 Captain Thomas Musgrave and his crew of four aboard the schooner Grafton wreck on the southern end of the island. Utterly alone in a dense coastal forest, plagued by stinging blowflies and relentless rain, Captain Musgrave—rather than succumb to this dismal fate—inspires his men to take action. With barely more than their bare hands, they build a cabin and, remarkably, a forge, where they manufacture their tools. Under Musgrave's leadership, they band together and remain civilized through even the darkest and most terrifying days.
Incredibly, at the same time on the opposite end of the island—twenty miles of impassable cliffs and chasms away—the Invercauld wrecks during a horrible storm. Nineteen men stagger ashore. Unlike Captain Musgrave, the captain of the Invercauld falls apart given the same dismal circumstances. His men fight and split up; some die of starvation, others turn to cannibalism. Only three survive. Musgrave and all of his men not only endure for nearly two years, they also plan their own astonishing escape, setting off on one of the most courageous sea voyages in history.
Using the survivors' journals and historical records, award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett brings this extraordinary untold story to life, a story about leadership and the fine line between order and chaos. |
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By Editors of Wallpaper Magazine
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WALLPAPER* CITY GUIDES not only suggest where to stay, eat, and drink, but what the tourist passionate about design might want to see, whether he or she has a week or just 24 hours in the city. The guides feature up-and-coming areas, landmark buildings in an 'Architour', design centers, and a selection of the best shops to buy items unique to the particular city. WALLPAPER* CITY GUIDES present travelers with a fast-track ticket to the chosen location. The edited guides offer the best, the most exciting, and the most beautiful of the featured city. In addition to looking beautiful, the guides are expertly designed with function as a priority. They have tabbed sections so the tourist can easily find what he or she is looking for. Also included are color-coded city maps, rate and currency cards, and an easy navigational tool. They are the ultimate combination of form and function. Compiled by the well-traveled editorial team of Wallpaper* and by an extraordinary network of international correspondents, the guides are truly THE insider's guide to each featured city. The contributors to these guides have put their heads together to come up with fascinating, efficient guides that keeps the hip, urban traveler with his or her finger on the pulse. The City Guides are being published as Wallpaper* magazine celebrates its tenth anniversary. For the past decade, Wallpaper* has been the first to uncover and enticingly present the best in new design and urban travel spots across the globe. The City Guides are the perfect way to present a decade of experience in one precisely edited guide to each of the 50 cities represented. |
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By Graeme Lay
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With its small format and fold-out maps this guide to Auckland is perfect to carry with you wherever you go. The books feature well-presented sections on the highlights of the city or region, places of interest, activities, accommodation, where to eat out, entertainment and excursions. The text entries are cross-referenced with the fold-out maps, which include city plans, regional maps, public transport, cultural and archaeological site plans where relevant.
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Area Maps: North Island 1:2,000,000; Bay of Islands 1:220,000; Rotorua Area 1:220,000; Greater Auckland 1:60,000
City Maps: Rotorua City 1:50,000; Auckland City 1:22,500; Inner City 1:15,000 |
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By Alexander Stewart
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Everything the traveler needs for a hiking holiday in New Zealand: arranging a trip and getting there from the US; city guides to the gateways of Auckland and Wellington; 50 detailed hiking maps in the classic Trailblazer style; what to see, places to stay and eat for all budgets
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By Simone Egger
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Sparkling harbour views and multicultural delights – tattoo your own path through the largest Polynesian city in the world. Cruise around island-studded Waitemata Harbour or see the sights of the isthmus while you fall in love with the City of Sails. Steer your own course with Best of Auckland, which puts the whole city in your pocket.
Chow down – from the best burgers to the heady heights of Pacific Rim cuisine, find Auckland’s most awesome eateries
Slumber Down Under in the best five-stars, B&Bs and backpackers
Get some island time – stroll deserted beaches, sip wine on Waiheke or check out the lava flows on Rangitoto
Gorge on geography – dramatic coastlines, 48 dormant volcanoes and rolling city parklands
Navigate with our accessible fold-out maps that make getting around a breeze
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By Christine Niven
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Auckland is one of the world's most beautiful waterside cities. Whether you're into beaching, walking, street culture or high culture, this essential guide reveals the best of the City of Sails. - comprehensive 10-page colour map section
- guide to the best in Pacific Rim cuisine
- the scoop on the city's nocturnal culture
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- from budget to five star - where to bed down in Auckland
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By Helen Vause
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