Auckland, New Zealand's largest City 4K

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and also one of its most dynamic. The North Island metropolis unfolds on a narrow isthmus between the Tasman Sea’s Manukau Harbour and the Pacific Ocean’s Waitemata Harbour. Although Auckland owes a large part of its appeal to its sparkling geographical location, its interesting landmarks and cultural attributes are also prominent reasons for its popularity. Here are five pieces of Auckland trivia bound to inspire your next New Zealand holiday: AUCKLAND&SECOND NAME IS THE CITY OF SAILS Featuring two major harbours and surrounded by endless water vistas, it’s no surprise that Auckland is a magnet for sailing enthusiasts. Adding to this is the fact that the city boasts the world’s highest boat ownership per capita – with over 135,000 vessels currently registered – leaving no doubt as to why its alias is the ‘City of Sails’. Although sailing is a weekly ritual for many locals, the city also plays a starring role in international boat tournaments. In 2014, the City of Sails will serve as the halfway point for the high-profile Global Ocean Race. AUCKLAND IS HOME TO THE WORLD&LARGEST POLYNESIAN POPULATION Considered among the most diverse Southern Hemisphere capitals, Auckland is the world’s largest Polynesian city, with around 28 per cent of Auckland’s 1.3 million-strong population being of Pacific origin. However, Auckland’s Pacific influence is more than just demographic and the capital’s love affair with island culture is strong. To...