Auckland
Auckland, also known as Tāmaki-makau-rau, is the largest city in New Zealand, located on the North Island between the Manukau and Hauraki Gulfs. Home to about 1.5 million people, it accounts for 29% of the country's population. The city is a key economic and cultural hub. You'll find 53 extinct volcanoes and picturesque hills covered in rainforest. Auckland enjoys a mild climate, with temperatures ranging from 10 °C in winter to 25 °C in summer. Spring and autumn are the ideal seasons to visit, when the weather is pleasant.