Title: AUCKLAND WEATHER FORECAST
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AUCKLAND WEATHER FORECAST
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Today's Weather
Today's Weather
This Weeks Weather
What to do in the city
Places to stay
Places to eat
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Today's Weather
68 F / 20 C Showers Humidity88 Dew
Point64 F / 18 C Wind18 mph / 30 km/h from
the NNE Pressure29.53 in / 1000 hPa
Visibility12.4 miles / 20.0 kilometres UV0
out of 16CloudsFew 2000 ft / 609 m Mostly
Cloudy 3500 ft / 1066 m
35 Day forecast
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Friday Saturday
77 59 Chance of Rain
75 55 Clear
66 59 Clear
62 60 Partly Cloudy
64 60 Scattered clouds
4Auckland Zoo
Dolphin and whales
The Skytower
Other Things to do
Auckland museum
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The Skytower
At 328 metres Sky Tower is the tallest tower in
the Southern Hemisphere, offering breath-taking
views for more than 80 kilometres in every
direction.
Quick ride ... Three glass-fronted elevators can
take 225 people to the observation levels every
15 minutes. The elevators travel at 18km per hour
and the ride takes only 40 seconds.... Long walk
There are 1,267 steps from the base of Sky Tower
to Sky Deck. It would take someone 29 minutes to
reach Sky Deck walking at 4km Views as far as
you can see On a clear day you can see
approximately 82 kilometres from Sky Tower.
That's as far north as Leigh Peninsula, as far
east as Great Barrier Island, as far west as the
Waitakere Ranges, and as far south as the Bombay
Hills. Tour
Pictures
Sky Tower changes lighting colours to raise
awareness of various charity or sponsorship
events SKYCITY is involved in.
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Standing on glass floors
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Auckland Zoo
Hours Auckland Zoo is open every day (excluding
Christmas Day) from 9.30am - 5.30pm (last
admissions at 4.15pm.)From 1st June - 31st
August Auckland Zoo closes at 500pm.
Address Auckland Zoological ParkMotions Road,
Western Springs, Auckland Find out more
aboutAdopt an Animal Private Bag, Grey Lynn,
AucklandNew Zealand Telephone 64 9 360
3800Information Line 64 9 360 3819Facsimile
64 9 360 3818Email aucklandzoo_at_aucklandcity.govt
.nz
Adults - 16.00Children - 8.00 (aged 4 - 15
years)Senior Citizens - 12.00 (with
ID)Students - 12.00 (with student
identification)Family rates1 Adult 2
children - 30.002 Adults 2 children -
46.001 Adult 3 children - 38.002 Adults
3 children - 53.001 Adult 4 children -
43.002 Adults 4 children - 58.00
Auckland zoo is a great place for a fun family
day out. It is child friendly so there is a lot
of things for the kids to do and enjoy, they can
simply explore the zoo looking at the different
animals or they can join educational groups or go
to the park.
For more information http//www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
/index.php
8Auckland's Dolphin Whale Safari!
The Hauraki Gulf is one of the worlds richest
habitats for marine mammals 22 species of
dolphins and whales have been found here.
Auckland's Dolphin and Whale Safari are the
only Auckland operator permitted to show you
whales, dolphins and other fascinating marine
animals in their natural environment. With a 96
sighting rate all year round, Dolphin and Whale
Safari offer a guaranteed viewing of dolphins or
whales, as well as many other captivating animals
on every trip.
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Postal Address PO Box 105-337 Auckland
City Phone 64 9 357 6032 Email
info_at_dolphinsafari.co.nz Web www.explorenz.co.nz
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Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery has the most extensive
collection of national and international art in
New Zealand. A public art gallery located within
two buildings, the main gallery and the new
gallery, it exhibits work from its collection
along with a programme of national and
international touring exhibitions.
For more information http//www.aucklandartgaller
y.co.nz/
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Other Things To do!
- Auckland museum- http//www.aucklandmuseum.com
- Star dome- http//www.stardome.org.nz/
- Motat- http//www.motat.org.nz/
Waiheke Island- http//www.gotowaiheke.com/
The Maritime Museum- http//www.nzmaritime.org.nz/
home.html
Underwater museum- http//www.kellytarltons.co.nz/
home/page.aspx
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Places To Stay
Langham Hotel
Carlton Hotel
Ascott Metropolis
Boatshed
Sky City hotel
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Ascott Metropolis
Ascott Metropolis Auckland provides a luxurious
haven in the centre of New Zealand's largest
city. The hotel Has 315 luxury suites all
suites are meticulously designed with windows
opening out to spectacular views of the harbour,
the bustling city and the greenery of Albert
Park. and High Street, the hotel is in the midst
of cafes and restaurants. You can take a plunge
in the indoor heated lap pool, relax in the spa
pools, sauna and steam room, or work out in the
fully equipped gymnasium. Address Ascott
Metropolis Auckland (The) 1,
Courthouse Lane Auckland
New Zealand
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Langham Hotel
Located towards the edge of the central city
area, near to the University, and Auckland
Domain. A few minutes walk to Queen Street
shopping. Hotel operates a complimentary shuttle
to the city centre, theatres and waterfront. It
has refurbished rooms and public areas in. The
hotel is very close to the centre (walking
distance), it is in a quiet location, near a
large park. The hotel tends to have a lot of
corporate guests so can be a bit more formal in
comparison to other hotels of the same quality in
the city. Address Langham Hotel Auckland
(The) 83 Symonds Street Post
Box 2771 Auckland
New Zealand
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Carlton Hotel
The Carlton Hotel is situated in the heart of
Auckland, the City of Sails. This largest and
most luxurious hotel of New Zealand is located
within walking distance of some of the world's
finest restaurants, shops, galleries and museums,
and of course Auckland's exciting America's Cup
village.The Carlton Hotel Auckland has one of
the largest capacity ballrooms in Auckland as
well as a range of many intimate rooms for
smaller functions. The highly skilled and
experienced team of chefs and event specialists
will ensure your event happens effortlessly on
the day and is truly a memorable and successful
experience for everyone involved. The fully
equipped gymnasium complex provides total
relaxation at any time of the day, and features a
heated indoor lap pool and sauna, as well as the
soothing ambience of Japanese roof garden.
Address Carlton Hotel Auckland
Corner Mayoral Drive and Vincent Street
Auckland City Central
Auckland 1036 New Zealand
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Located 35 minutes from the heart of Auckland,
The Boatshed is just five minutes from the ferry
terminal, a few minutes onto the beach and a
gentle stroll to the island village. The
Boatshed, overlooking little Oneroa Bay, offers
luxury accommodation in a relaxed island setting.
With the finest attention to detail, it is a
boutique seaside hotel that truly captures the
essence of island life in New Zealand.Inspired
by the early 1900 boatsheds, and some of the most
desirable homes and retreats internationally, the
lodge offers just that, in the most unpretentious
setting. All en suite rooms are sumptuously
fitted, with open fireplaces, bathroom amenities
and a host of modern conveniences. Dinner is a
special occasion, and delicacies are sourced
daily with a focus on fresh, organic produce,
succulent seafood and gourmet meat cuts.
Address Boatshed (The) Crn
Tawa and Huia Street Little
Oneroa, Waiheke Island
Auckland New Zealand
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Skycity Grand Hotel
A fantastic addition to Auckland hotels. Opened
in April 2005, and designed to provide additional
high quality rooms for conferences or higher
budget leisure guests who want to be close to the
Casino and other city centre facilities. All
rooms are very spacious and beautifully
furnished. The hotel opened in April 2005, so all
rooms are brand new. Lower level rooms have city
views, higher floors have panoramic harbour/city
views. Standard inclusions are tea/coffee
facilities, iron/ironing board, mini-bar, TV and
in house movies. Address Sky city Grand Hotel
Auckland 90 Federal Street
Auckland New
Zealand
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Places To eat and drink
restaurants
cafes
For a bigger selection of cafes
http//www.hotcity.co.nz/listings/cafes.asp For a
bigger selection of Restaurants
http//www.hotcity.co.nz/listings/restaurants.asp
18One Red Dog
Bollywood Restaurant
Gault at George
19Bollywood Restaurant
Address110 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland
New Zealand (NZ) Bolliwood Restaurant,
commonly misspelt as Bollywood Restaurant is
fantastic for both large groups, and the intimate
twosome. Bolliwood / Bollywood Restaurant is our
most popular restaurant and ably looked after by
owner Raj Grewal and manager Mani Sidhu. Under
the previous ownership Bolliwood / Bollywood
Indian restaurant was named as Best Indian
Restaurant in the Metro Magazine Jan 2003. It was
also a recipient of the Good Food eating out
awards, Category winner Best Indian Restaurant
New Zealand.
20One Red Dog
With daily specials, an extensive wine, beer and
cocktail range, and a kitchen that cooks until
midnight every night, you will be assured of
hospitality whenever you visit. This restaurant
has a very good menu including a children one.
The prices are good and no to expensive, and most
of all the food is very good!
Sample Menu
21- starters and snacks baked bread loaf 5.00with
olive oil balsamic - cornbread 9.00with guacamole tomato salsa
- classic shrimp cocktail 9.00with thousand
island dressing - chicken liver pate 11.50with red dog relish
toast - salads spinach salad 15.50baby spinach,
streaky bacon, apple, blue cheese, toasted walnut
cider vinaigrette - lamb salad 15.00lamb marinated in soy
rosemary on salad greens with mint mandarin
dressing - classic tuna Niçoise 15.50tuna with baby
potato, green beans, cherry tomato, olives,
boiled egg anchovy dressing - pastaAll 16.50 carbonarastreaky bacon,
mushrooms, parmesan fettuccine - smoked chickenwith mushrooms in a basil pesto
cream sauce tagliatelle - put tanescachorizo in the classic whores
sauce penne
22pizzasMedium - 17.50Large - 25.90 Teriyaki
Lamblamb marinated in red wine, honey and garlic
with bean sprouts, mushrooms teriyaki sauce
Hawaii Five Odouble smoked ham, fresh pineapple
plum sauce The Fastest Indianreal tandoori
chicken with red onion, poppadoms buttered
chicken sauce Eating Nemosmoked salmon,
smoked warehou, smoked mussels cream cheese
The Bluesblue cheese, broccoli, sun dried
tomatoes olives Beef Béarnaiseseared beef,
caramelised onion, portobello mushrooms, red
peppers béarnaise sauce Miss Daisybeef and
mushrooms braised in a worchester sauce with
roasted potatoes green capsicum Have You Fed
The dog Deervenison salami, portobello
mushrooms, baby spinach redcurrant
23Gault at George
Contemporary, NZ20 to NZ30, Parnell Simon
Gault, a chef of formidable experience and
reputation, helmed several top restaurants in
Auckland but then dropped off the public radar
for two years when America's Cup competitor Larry
Ellison hired him as his personal chef. Now Gault
is back and delivering subtle, exquisite,
Italian-influenced cuisine to the rest of us. The
menu showcases the best New Zealand produce in
dishes such as prawn gnocchi with Waikanae crab
and Akaroa salmon smoked over vine leaves. The
relaxed, high-ceilinged room hums efficiently
under the hands of a knowledgeable and friendly
staff. AE, DC, MC, V. Address 144 Parnell Rd.,
Auckland, New Zealand Phone 09/358-2600
24Starbucks
Robert Harris
25Robert Harris
Address280 CentreLevel 2, 280 Centre, 280 Queen
Street, Auckland Robert Harris
Café looks very nice - it's well presented and
fits into the mall well. It's popular (and busy!)
and the staff are friendly and helpful. It has
some standard cafe-style tables, and some soft
chairs Robert Harris is not that expensive and
is ery good to go sit back and enjoy a coffee. It
has n option of both hot and cold drink and has a
large selection of sandwiches and cakes.
26Starbucks
Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole
bean coffees and sells them along with fresh,
rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a
variety of pastries and confections, and
coffee-related accessories and equipment --
primarily through its company-operated retail
stores. Starbucks also offers a line of
innovative premium teas produced by its wholly
owned subsidiary, Tazo Tea Company.