this video is closed captioned new zealand isn't the first place that comes to mind when
one thinks of the perfect vacation getaway but it is still a pretty exotic nice place to visit
and you definitely should consider visiting it at least once in your lifetime one of new zealand's
best cities is auckland it is ideal for tourists who are in search of an array of attractions in
the same city so continue watching this video to learn more about the things you can do in auckland
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that comes to mind when deciding about a location is the time of the visit well auckland is located
in the southern hemisphere which means that while most north americans are coping with snow
and cold temperatures the kiwis are relaxing on their beaches the climate in this area
is generally mild summer is the most popular period to visit the city lasting from december
to february during this time many kiwis also take vacations making things even busier the days are
long and sunny and the evenings are cool in the summer the average daytime temperature
in auckland is around 25 degrees celsius at 77 degrees fahrenheit fall is one of the greatest
periods to visit the city and it lasts from march through may the crowds have thinned
costs have dropped and the weather has remained pleasant summer lasts from june to august this is
the most cost effective time to travel because flights and lodging are frequently inexpensive
although snow is uncommon it can be windy and damp making it appear cooler than it is
during the day temperatures are around 7 degrees celsius that's 45 degrees fahrenheit so be sure to
dress appropriately although there is no poor time to visit auckland due to the high cost of living
in new zealand the shoulder season is perhaps one of the best seasons to visit if you're on
a budget okay now that we have covered the time let us discuss what you should be doing
in auckland you should explore the haraki gulf scuba diving fishing boating sailing and whale
viewing are all available in this coastal area visit rangitoto island a volcanic island in the
gulf for some hiking the summit is reachable in four hours and there are some lava tunnels
at the summit to explore go to motuihe island and relax on the beach for a more soothing experience
visit the old mansion home on kawa island which dates from 1845 to learn about the region's
history the largest island in the gulf war hiki and great barrier are also worth seeing new
zealand is noted for having a population of sheep that outnumbers people there are approximately six
times as many sheep as people in the country sheep have a significant economic role in the country
which is why a trip to sheep world is recommended it's a modest family farm 45 minutes by bus
from auckland you'll be able to watch how sheep are raised and shorn at sheep world as well as
learn about the wool making operations that follow the cost of admission is 24 new zealand dollars
if you are looking for incredible deals then don't miss out on a visit to the otara flea market
this big polynesian and maori market takes place every saturday it's the city's most famous market
located 20 kilometers from downtown and you'll find a bit of everything here there are some
fantastic bargains to be had here as well as delicious dishes and snacks another great place
to visit in the museum of transport and technology it is an interactive science and technology museum
with over 300 000 items and exhibits dating back to the early 1900s including steam engines antique
trams and aircraft the cost of admission is 19 new zealand dollars auckland even has something
for history buffs the howick historical village is a museum that depicts colonial life in new zealand
staff is clothed in mid 19th century period costumes to provide a historically accurate and
immersive experience it's a touch cheesy but it's entertaining for youngsters and educational too
they have a blacksmith a makeshift classroom and even a dummy army the cost of admission is 16 new
zealand dollars the wacomete cemetery is another option the cemetery which covers 266 acres is home
to approximately 70 000 people including around 300 commonwealth soldiers from world wars 1 and 2.
every day guided tours of the cemetery are given to learn more about the grounds and
the people buried there the cost of a tour is five new zealand dollars for those wishing to
get their adrenaline racing aj hackett the guy who pioneered modern day bungee jumping
has two jumps available in auckland the first is a 40 meter drop from the harbor bridge which
dunks you into the ocean it costs 132 new zealand dollars the sky tower also has a 192 meter leap
and it costs 225 new zealand dollars if you don't want to bungee jump aj hackett also does a skywalk
around the outside of the sky tower which allows you to walk around the outside of the tower
for a 360 degree view of the city you're linked to safety lines so you won't fall the sky tower
walk costs 150 new zealand dollars however if you guys are looking for some watery fun then you can
always go snorkeling on goat island goat island is a small island within a designated marine reserve
that is only 800 meters from the beach it's one of new zealand's best snorkeling places
with a plethora of colorful fish to see for snorkeling equipment and a guide expect to
pay roughly 75 new zealand dollars expect to pay approximately 110 new zealand dollars
for equipment in a guide if you wish to scuba dive rent a cleriac if you'd rather keep dry clear
kayak rentals along the coast cost roughly 60 new zealand dollars for 30 minutes kayaks fit two
people now let's talk costs if you are on a budget and want to limit your costs then dorms with six
to eight beds cost between twenty five dollars and thirty dollars per night in new zealand dollars
most hostels feature free wi-fi and self-catering facilities if you wish to cook your own food
only a few hostels offer complimentary breakfast so book those hostels ahead of time if that's a
priority for you the cost of a private room starts at 75 new zealand dollars if you still think this
is expensive then outside of the city there are various campgrounds with fees starting at 10
new zealand dollars per night for a basic spot a flat space for a tent usually without electricity
there are plenty of free overnight parking spots in and around the city if you're driving
a self-contained camper van one with its own water supply and bathroom you may locate them
with the park for night app if hostels aren't your thing then you can always consider booking a hotel
prices for a two-star economy hotel start at 80 new zealand dollars per night these generally
come with free wi-fi however two-star hotels are uncommon in auckland three-star hotels are far
from frequent with nightly rates of roughly 100 new zealand dollars private rooms start at 40
new zealand dollars per night on airbnb while they average closer to 80 new zealand dollars
per night in the city expect to pay at least 90 new zealand dollars each night for a whole house
apartment with the living expenses covered let us now talk about our daily expenditure on food
seafood lamb fish and chips and maori hangi are among the most popular dishes in auckland roast
lamb mussels scallops oysters and snapper are just a few of the dishes on the menu auckland features
a diverse range of ethnic cuisines including sushi korean thai and chinese cuisines a three-course
restaurant meal with a drink costs roughly 45 new zealand dollars whereas a budget supper of
traditional cuisine costs around 18 new zealand dollars a fast food combo lunch like mcdonald's
can set you back approximately 12 new zealand dollars a small pizza costs roughly 14 new zealand
dollars while chinese cuisine costs around 10 to 15 new zealand dollars a beer will set you back
10 new zealand dollars while coffee or cappuccino would set you back five new zealand dollars the
cost of bottled water is three new zealand dollars however you can always cut costs plan to spend 75
to 85 nzd per week on basic foods like rice pasta vegetables and some meat if you choose to cook
your own food you cannot plan to visit a foreign country without factoring in the travel costs that
is the money you are going to spend on moving from one location to another in auckland buses are the
most popular mode of transportation in the city the cost of a ticket starts at one new zealand
dollar and increases depending on how far you travel for 10 new zealand dollars you can get an
at hop card that will reduce ticket prices by 20 to 50 percent the at hop card can be purchased at
several locations throughout the city a day pass costs 19 nzd with the hop guard you can also take
the local commuter rail to get to the suburbs the price of a ticket in new zealand starts at 3.50
in new zealand dollars or two new zealand dollars with the hop cart some ferries sail between
auckland city the north shore east auckland and the islands the cheapest fare is 7.50 new zealand
dollars five new zealand dollars with a.t hop card keep in mind that some boats do not take the hop
card so double check ahead of time the distance between the airport and the city is about 45
minutes and an express bus ticket costs 17 ncd one way taxis are also available but they can prove to
be a tad expensive the rates start at 3.50 nzd per kilometer and increase by 2.65 new zealand dollars
each kilometer we would recommend that you avoid taking cabs unless you have
no other option or are sharing a ride with other passengers uber is also a convenient and cheaper
alternative to cabs you may have heard that some people rent bicycles to move around in auckland
but these don't come cheap a bike will set you back at least 35 ncd every day prices
for a touring or mountain bike might reach 100 ncd each day you can get a decent room for this
amount of money so carefully consider your choices hope your trick to auckland is fantastic we hope
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