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Sightseeing Because of Auckland's urban sprawl, the main tourist sites are quite spread out. Fortunately, the Explorer Bus links many of the attractions, although a car would be more convenient. The city centre is easily explored on foot, starting with the waterfront, which epitomises the lively feel of the city. Here too can be found the Visitor Centre, some useful transport stops, such as the Stagecoach Bus Terminal, Downtown Airline Terminal and the Ferry Terminal, and the National Maritime Museum. The city's main street, Queen Street, gives a sense of the shopping options, including the two-storey Queens Arcade, and continues past the Town Hall and close by Albert Park. One of 22 parks in the city, this is also home to the Auckland City Art Gallery. Southeast of the centre is the huge 81-hectare (200-acre) Auckland Domain, crowned by the city's main 'must-see' site, the Auckland Museum. From the museum, an extra loop on the Explorer Bus circuit takes visitors further out to Mt Eden, Auckland Zoo and the Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History (known as MOTAT for short). Venturing further afield requires a car, taxis or more public transport, but brings much more within reach. East of the city are golf courses, the Ellerslie Race Course, attractions like Howick Historical Village, the Botanic Gardens and the Rainbow's End adventure theme park. Heading west brings more golf courses, orchards, vineyards and a sense of why the Auckland people love their city so much - inside it is lively and outside simply lovely. Tourist Information Auckland Visitor Centre 287 Queen Street Tel: (09) 979 2333. Fax: (09) 970 2334. E-mail: nzvc@aucklandnz.com Web site: www.aucklandnz.com Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1730, Sat and Sun 0900-1700. Passes The Auckland Super Pass costs NZ$69 and covers entry to the Sky Tower, Rainbow's End, Kelly Tarlton's and a cruise. It is available from these attractions or the Visitor Centre |
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