Why is wellington better than auckland

They are the same concepts. I would say the cost is about the same as well. But hardly anyone takes the bus here in Wellington! Wellington advertising itself as NZ most walkable city.

And they are not wrong. What about the traffic in Wellington? We loved the cycle lanes in Auckland. The roads are often narrower, hilly and there are few bike paths — unlike in Auckland. People who cycle in Wellington sit in one of three camps:. Auckland, on the other hand, impresses me with their cycleways and their continual improvements to the cycle paths.

I appreciate the long-term approach Auckland has taken on this issue! This is my biggest and ongoing annoyance with Wellington. Auckland, being at the top of the North Island obviously gets a better climate. But yes, they were right, it can be. The inconsistency in the weather in Wellington lies in the wind and it can be pretty bad. It certainly was more consistent than the average British summer that is for sure! Please remember though this is a viewpoint coming from very British girl!

Further afield you should visit Lyall Bay , Scorching Bay or the historic Island Bay which is a very popular dive site because of a sunken frigate and loads of marine life. For me Auckland is number one this time because of the walk to Mission Bay and the views of Rangitoto Island from the beach. I asked around for some input in to whether Wellington or Auckland should reign supreme and the comments were both surprising and insightful.

Combine that with every possible destination you actually want to visit at your fingertips and you have paradise! It has to be said, as a base Auckland is possibly second to none. Spectacular Islands, the Hauraki Gulf, remote black sand beaches and rainforest all within an hour of the city centre. And in the city itself, bungy jumping, the skytower, great shopping and nightlife! If you want a bit of everything then either city would do! What I am certain of however is that if you have the time, then you should try to visit both cities, because although they have many similar attractions, the cities are very different!

Why not check out both cities for yourself and then please let us know what your opinion is, who should win, Auckland or Wellington? From the Author: Cheska would like to thank her fellow colleagues from Auckland and Wellington, for their passionate contributions to the article! You cant find even one unique feature for each of the cities or one advantage over the other??

If i have to go and find the difference, then what is the purpose of this article?! Im sorry, its really a waste of time to go thru this article. Sorry, but this article should clearly mention which city is the best, in several terms of comparison.

Unfortunately, it does not do so. Not a good articlt. Which is best is very subjective. What you think is best might be very different to somebody else.

Also, I would appreciate a comparison about the arts, e. Many thanks! I own a property in both cities, I was born in Welly and live in both.

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