Car hire Auckland information
In 1900 Auckland became the largest city in
New Zealand. 1.3 million people live here today. Auckland is regarded as the most multi-cultural city in New Zealand. The locals originate primarily from European countries such as
England and the
Netherlands as well as Asians, most of them from Indonesia. Furthermore, many of New Zealand’s native people, the Maori, live in Auckland. There are many reasons for the city to be popular with holiday makers and emigrants. It is partly due to the mild climate, the many recreational facilities and the generally high quality of life. A study describes Auckland (in addition to cities such as Geneva,
Vienna, Vancouver and
Zurich) as one the best cities to live in in the world. Auckland also has a good road system. Travellers can thus arrive by plane and get directly to any place in the city they want to go by hired car. Visits to attractions such as the interesting museums, Town Hall and the Sky Tower no longer pose a problem. Like everywhere in New Zealand, sailing is one of the most popular sports in Auckland. The “city of sail” has a lot of marinas. The largest is Westhaven Marina. With just under 1,400 berths, it is the largest marina south of the equator.