INSIDE Auckland | March 2015

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You're watching INSIDER TV - the insider's guide to the world's most exciting cities! Auckland is New Zealand's largest city which consists of two coastlines, two harbors, and hundreds of beautiful beaches. Affectionately known as the 'City of Sails', Auckland offers something for everyone - from delicious cuisine, nature, culture, entertainment, adventure sports, and some serious retail therapy. Here's your essential Auckland Travel Guide - our newest host Laura Hunter tours us around the best places to eat, drink, shop, and play in Auckland! What to do in Auckland in the month of March 2015: GETTING AROUND: There's so much to do in the vibrant city of Auckland. To get you started with your adventure, pick up an AT HOP Card. This is your ticket to ride the various modes of transportation in the city. Get your HOP Cards at the nearest AT Customer Service Centre. Be on the look out for several Insider Tips throughout the show! ATTRACTIONS: Interact with amazing animals from around the world at the Auckland Zoo. Spread around the 17 hectares of land are more than 130 species of animals. Get to know the rare creatures that made New Zealand their home. Fire up your taste buds when you visit the internationally-acclaimed restaurant, Clooney. Sample the award-winning dishes prepared by master chef Des Harris. Another must-visit dining place is the Mekong Baby. Nostalgic prints of life in Vietnam adorn the restaurant's walls, highlighted with the glow from the mood lighting. Order their best-selling cocktail called Basil Grande and cap off the night with a happy ending with their Kaffir Lime and Ginger Chocolate Mousse dessert. Swing by Sylvia Park, New Zealand's largest and most exciting shopping centre that is 10-minutes away from the CBD. Find over 300 outlet stores and F&B; outlets in this gigantic retail space. While in Auckland, make sure you also check out: * Café Hanoi * Waiheke Island * Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki * Devonport InsiderTV brings you the latest happenings in Auckland in the month of March 2015 and beyond! If you're in town this month, check out the following events: * ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 — 14 February - 29 March * Volvo Ocean Race: Auckland Stopover — 27 February - 15 March * Holden NZPGA Championship — 5 - 8 March * Auckland Arts Festival — 4 - 22 March * Pasifika Festival Auckland — 14 - 15 March * Manukau Symphony Orchestra - Houstoun plays Grieg — 21 March For tickets and more information, visit http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup, http://www.volvooceanraceauckland.com/auckland.php, http://www.holdenpgachampionship.co.nz/, http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/, http://www.aucklandnz.com/pasifika, and https://www.facebook.com/ManukauSymphonyOrchestra/timeline?ref=page_internal Check out http://www.insider-tv.com/ or explore our YouTube Channel for more information. Have a great stay in Auckland! YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/InsiderTV [Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TTVasia] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insidertvasia Twitter: https://twitter.com/Insider_tv Weibo: http://e.weibo.com/insidertvasia YouKu: http://i.youku.com/insidertv