Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and also the biggest Polynesian city in the world, and while on first glance it might seem like your standard cosmopolitan city, the Kiwi culture really shines through.

The people of Auckland are a great mix with Polynesian and New Zealand roots, as well as lots of travellers from around the world giving it a real multicultural and welcoming vibe.

Highlights include the impressive waterfront and the Auckland Sky Tower, which is the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere and has excellent views across Auckland and its waterfront, as well as the surrounding areas.

The Auckland Harbour Bridge is also worth a visit, and is similar in style to the more well-known Sydney Harbour Bridge, and measures a total of 1,020 across from Waitemata Harbour.

The outdoor lifestyle is part of everyday life in New Zealand, so you can rest assured that there’s plenty to suit adventurous adrenaline junkies, including water sports and bungee jumping.

However, if you’re after a much more laid back holiday, then Auckland can still cater for you, with a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafes to chill out in after a long day at the beach, most of which are concentrated in the waterfront area.

As well as the central beaches, many visitors tend to use Auckland as a base to get out and explore the surrounding areas such as Mission Bay and Rangitoto Island.

Auckland is a warm city, with hot and humid summer and mild winters, with summer falling between December and March, when temperatures reach highs in the mid-twenties.

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Of course, London to Auckland is one of the longest flights possible, and the average flight time is around 23 hours and 45 minutes, with a number of different changeover locations depending on the airline you fly with.

For example, Qantas offer changeovers in Dubai and Sydney, Malaysia Airlines in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Airlines in Singapore, with flights from both Heathrow and Gatwick.