By: David H.
Submitted: 2010-05-15 05:48:57 | Word Count: 563
Auckland is the biggest metropolitan area within the country of New Zealand. This metropolitan area has more than one million inhabitants. Auckland is located on the northern half of North Island. It also lies on the isthmus of land that combines the northern peninsula to the rest of North Island.
This wonderful metropolitan area is also composed of 4 separate cities such as the Manukau City within the south Waitakere City in the western region, North Shore City in the northern region and the Auckland City itself that lies around the isthmus. The local government area including rural places, islands and small towns within the Hauraki Gulf is also known as the Auckland Region.
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There are 4 districts in the Auckland metropolitan area. The first one is the Auckland City. It is also considered as the central part of Auckland. The second one is Manukau which is located at the outer east and south portion of Auckland. The next district is called Waitakere which is lies on the western part of Auckland while the last district is the North Shore, located on the north section of the Auckland Harbor Bridge and the Waitemata Harbor.
Auckland is also known as the City of Sails for there are numerous yachts in the area that grace the Hauraki Gulf and the Waitemata Harbor. The area is also called the City of Volcanoes for the area was built on a volcanic field which consists of 48 volcanoes. On the other hand, all the volcanoes in Auckland are extinct although the volcanic field is not.
This metropolitan area is the largest city in the entire Polynesia. For most Polynesian nations, there are significantly more expatriates that live in this area than in their own homelands. The area s rich Pacific cultural diversity is often celebrated at sporting matches and festivals. Moreover, the area often rates very well in quality of life polls around the globe which constantly makes them one of the top 5 places that has high quality of life. Furthermore, Auckland budget hotels are abundant. Here, tourists can relax and unwind as well as enjoy the sites and the cultural heritage of the area.
Cheap Hotels in Auckland
Bamber House – This hotel is located at 22 View Road, Mt. Eden. From Queen Street, the place is easily accessible for you can catch busses at the IMAX Theater up to View Road. For inquiries, more information, reservations and other concerns, you can contact the hotel personnel at +64 09 623 4267. You can also request them to send you a fax copy of their room rates through their fax number +64 09 623 4267. Room rates start at 25 US dollars for dormitory style and about 66 US dollars for doubles per night.
BK Hostel – This hotel is located at 3 Mercury Lane, Auckland. For more information about room rates, special packages and other concerns, you can contact them at 64 09 307 2252. This hostel doesn t have dorm rooms but they have single, triple and twin rooms that start from 40 US dollars to 81 US dollars. It has a nice atmosphere. Room amenities include a laundry area and kitchen.
Queen Street Backpackers – This hotel is located at 4 Fort Street, City Center. This is a very cheap hotel in Auckland. For more information about hotel amenities, reservations, room rates and other stuff, you can contact them at +64 09 373 3471. The hotel s fax number is +64 09 358 25412. Shared rooms start at around 25 US dollars while private rooms start at 65 US dollars.
