Auckland in New Zealand is a wonderful honeymoon destinations, capable of
fulfilling all your expectations. Not matter what the tourists expect,
Auckland never disappoints them. Auckland is located on the northern part of
the north island ( two long islands running north and south to each other
make up New Zealand) of New Zealand, Enjoying pleasant weather all round the
year, Auckland can be visited any month. Abundance of beaches and parks
ensure that your honeymoon is close to nature. Auckland also has several
monuments and landmarks which you would love to visit. In addition to all
this, Auckland is ready to serve you with its delicacies, wines and
colourful festivals.
Climate
Auckland enjoys a warm coastal climate sans extreme temperature. There are
four seasons in this place.
Summer extends from December to February with an average maximum
temperature of 24°C and minimum temperature of 12° C.
Autumn(Fall) extends from March to May with an average maximum temperature
of 20° C and minimum temperature of 13°C.
Winter extends from June to August with an average maximum temperature of
15°C and minimum temperature of 9°C.
Spring extends from September to November with an average temperature of 18°C
and minimum temperature of 11°C.
Best time to visit
Auckland is worth visiting throughout the year and it really depends on
your choice and convenience to select the best time for your visit.
Places to visit
Beaches - Auckland is known for its beaches. For reaching these
beaches you never need to travel a lot. There are more than hundred beaches
in Auckland. All these beaches compete with one another to charm you. These
beaches are not only huge in number, rather they are a major destination for
adventure sports like swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and
surfing. Some of the popular beaches of Auckland include Piha beach (in the
west), Brooks beach, Cornwallis beach and Omana beach (on the outskirts of
Auckland city centre), and Takapuna beach (on the North Shore of Auckland).
All these beaches are excellent for swimming but for surfing Bethells beach
is the best place as it has powerful breaks. Bethells beach can also be
visited if you want to enjoy cliff top walking. These beaches are also good
spots to visit even if you donot want to do anything. Just relax, sunbathe
or roam around casually.
Parks - Throughout and even closeby Auckland, numerous parks and
gardens enhance the beauty of this coastal city. These parks and gardens
range from regional parks to nature reserves, farm parks and simple gardens.
These parks and gardens are the best place to enjoy the wonders and colours
of nature. Some of the most famous parks and gardens include the Auckland
Domain Park ( one of the oldest and most frequented parks), Kauri Point
Centennial Park (rich in native plants and provides excellent view of
Auckland Harbour bridge), Parnell Rose Gardens (variety of colourful roses),
Tohuna Torea Nature Reserve (rich in flora and fauna and provides a place to
view the astounding Mt Wellington), Western Springs Park (has interconnected
parks, lakes and pathways) and Waitakere Ranges ( rich in indegenuous flora
and fauna with extensive walking tracks). Apart from these, other parks
include Botanic Gardens, Albert Park, Cornwall Park, Grey Lynn Park,
Victoria Park and Wintergardens. These parks are an excellent way to spend
some quiet moments close to nature.
Land marks and Monuments - Auckland is home to numerous monuments
and landmarks of New Zealand. These land marks and monuments are an identity
and individaulity of Auckland. They reflect the life, culture and
architecture of the place in both past and present. Some of these landmarks
are the Sky Tower (highest structure in New Zealand, provides a magical view
of surrounding area), Town Hall (this Italian style building is a venue for
many concerts and festivals), Acacia Cottage ( it is considered one of the
oldest buildings in Auckland) and Harbour Bridge ( this bridge connects the
city to the North Shore). Apart from these other landmarks include Alberton
House, Ferry Building, Grafton Bridge, Highwic House, Mount Eden, Mount
Victoria and Mount Wellington (last three natural landmarks).
Things to do
Explore Auckland - Exploring Auckland is not only enjoyable because
of the natural and manmade beauty, but also because of the varied ways in
which the exploration can be carried out. Explorer buses, balloon flights,
cruises, walking and tramping are just some of the exciting ways in which
you can explore Auckland from land, sea and air. Cruises and balloon flights
are excellent ways to view the magnificient and charming beauty of the city.
They offer the best possible views of the city that will surely cahrm you.
If you prefer a quieter sport, go straight to the golf courses of Auckland.
Enjoy Adventure Sports - Auckland has numerous beaches and parks,
which means it is a perfect place to enjoy adventure sports. On your
honeymoon, you can enjoy beach adventure like swimming, snorkelling, sailing
and surfing. You can also enjoy adventure while walking and tramping the
tracks of parks and gardens.
Enjoy Food and Wine - Eating and drinking in Auckland is certainly
going to be a treat for your taste buds. The cuisine, which is a marvellous
combination of Asian and Pacific cuisine is a delight and offers a variety
that will be loved by you. Some of the famous dining destinations include
restuarants in the inner city suburbs of Ponsonby, Herne Bay Parnell,
Viaduct Harbour and Mission Bay. Auckland is also a place renowned for its
vineyards and wineries as such, on your honeymoon, do try out some of these
exotic wines. Best quality wines along with delicious food will be a
delightful combination.
Enjoy Nightlife - Auckland's nightlife is as vibrant as of any other
place boasting a remarkable nightlife. Numerous dance clubs, casinos, bars,
restuarants and live music theatre are spread throughout the city. On your
honeymoon to Auckland, you can visit any of these palces as per your
preference and enjoy yourself till early morning.
Enjoy shopping - If you want to pick up something on your honeymoon
( actually there is no chance that you will not want to pick up anything),
Auckland will provide you with innumerable opportunities in form of shopping
centres and malls. Here, you can pick up fashion garments, book , gifts,
souvenirs, food court items and jewelleries. Just go out shopping and you
will return with both hands filled.
Not to miss
Auckland's culture - Auckland is a perfect place where you can get
acquainted with the culture and tradition of New Zealand onn the whole. The
Maori culture which is exclusive to New Zealand is distictly visible in the
lifestyle of the people. To know more about the culture and lifestyle of
Auckland, you can visit the museums and art galleries of the city. These
places will reveal to you both the past and present of the city as well as
the country. Another way to understand the culture of Auckland is to
participate in the annual or special events and festivals. Some of these
festivals include Auckland Anniversary Day (29th Jan), The Food Show (5th to
7th Aug), The National Yearling Sales (end of Jan), The Ellerslie Flower
Show(16th to 20th Nov) and Pasifika Festival (Mar/ April). Interacting with
the locals also will also give you a deep insight into the life and culture
of Auckland.
Getting There
By Air - You can reach Auckland by air and land at Auckland
International Airport. The airport is located 21kms south of central
Auckland, in the suburb of Manger, however transport is available to take
you to the city centre.
