The driving distance between Auckland and Wellington (the other major city of New Zealand) is 640 km (397 miles). Read also about all driving distances within New Zealand or all articles related to travel distances in New Zealand.

You will need to take a ferry when traveling between the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island by road. In New Zealand remember to drive on the left. New Zealand’s main roads are sealed and tourist routes are of a generally high standard. Continue reading »

Climate of Auckland is generally mild, quite subtropical at times, with an average of seven to eight hours of sunny weather each day. Tememperatures throughout New Zealand are at their warmest between October to April.

Weather in Auckland is cooler during the winter months, although there is no distinct climate change in the seasons of Northland New Zealand. The climate on the North Island of New Zealand is generally warmer than the South Island. Continue reading »

New Zealand is a country on two big islands: North Island (where the best city Auckland is located) and South Island. Wellington is just between these two islands. To cross the full 2,000 km from one extremity of the North Island to the opposite extremity of the South Island, it might take about 30 hours.

It’s easy to underestimate travelling times in New Zealand. Although distances may seem short on paper, New Zealand roads may be narrower than you are used to, cover hilly terrain and vary from motorways to unsealed gravel roads. Continue reading »

There are so many things to do and see in Auckland… Start with the Sky Tower, the highest building in the Southern Hemisphere, with a revolving restaurant at the top. Climb also to the top of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, well worth a look. Aotea Centre is a a multi-level theatre, a state of the art entertainment complex.

Located off the Tokatu Peninsula, Tawharanui Regional Park has snorkelling and camping, secluded beaches and fishing. The beautiful scenery of the area is great for picture taking. Continue reading »

In the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand, Auckland is also known as the “City of Sails”. Its inhabitants’ passion for boats made that, on fine summer days, the Hauraki Gulf is covered with sailing boats. Almost one household in four owns a boat.

Auckland lies on a narrow isthmus, between numerous volcanic cones, Manukau Harbour and Waitemata Harbour. The island of Rangitoto separates Waitemata Harbour from the Hauraki Gulf with its scattering of islands. Continue reading »