Auckland

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There exists a big rivalry between Australia - New Zealand, Auckland and Wellington. In my opinion Australia wins by a country mile and Wellington kicks Aucklands big arse in all respects. What is the nicest thing that i can think of when describing Auckland? Its a dull characterless city, under the impression that it rivals Sydney, No Chance!!. For me its just a 'pass through' destination nothing more. The sweet is'nt as sweet without the sour so as there is so much beauty and stunning scenery in this part of the world i suppose it needs contrasting with dullness in order for people to appreciate the gorgeous places that grace these islands, so in that respect i suppose Auckland has its uses (as well as to provide a home to all the bad-arse boyracers in Nz). I think travelling is best experienced in contrasts which is why i suppose i was'nt as impressed as i thought i would be when i sailed the whitsundays islands in Queensland Aus, as i'd just come from Fraser island, from one amazing place to the next does'nt impress the conscience as much as going from an average destination to somewhere amazing like the south pacific islands. So travellers can find a good use for Auckland, to condition their responses and appreciate their next destination, because in this part of the world most places are better then here.
NewZealand is beautiful and quiet, some people like this but its not my cup of tea. It has a very low population and strict immigration laws. On the streets or a night out feels , kind of like being at school during the summer holidays. We were left wondering where everyone was? (my guess is Australia or Wellington).

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