Video - Auckland New Zealand

Video - Auckland New Zealand

by Waine Evans

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In the far _________ of the Pacific Ocean lies Auckland.

• southwest

• eastsouth

• northwest

• westnorth

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Home to some ___ million people, it is New Zealand's most populous city.

• 1.5

• 2.5

• 3.5

• 4.5

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Auckland is the perfect base from which to explore the scenic coastline and hidden ______ of the diverse North Island.

• caves

• coves

• beaches

• shores

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Nicknamed the City of _____,

Auckland has more boats per capita than anywhere else in the world.

• Boats

• Ships

• Sails

• Yachts

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In this city nestled between two big natural _______, water is never far away...

• bays

• ports

• harbours

• beaches

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Auckland's biggest landmark is Rangitoto Island, which can be seen from all over the city.

As the country's biggest city, Auckland has modern malls, spacious urban ______, and plenty of culture.

• streets

• restaurants

• shops

• parks

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Enjoy _________in the Elliot Stables, an old Renaissance-style warehouse and then walk along nearby Queen Street.

• brunch

• dinner

• breakfast

• lunch

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Then, head out and explore the city's major attractions on a ___-on, ___-off bus.

Outside the central business district, visit the trendy shops and restaurants of Ponsonby, Auckland's hippest strip.

• get

• hop

• got

• ops

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Walk along the promenade of Mission Bay and enjoy this inner-city beach.

The most characteristic building on Auckland's waterfront is the Edwardian-style Ferry _______.

• Water

• Terminal

• Platform

• Pier

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Head across the bay to nearby Devonport and enjoy a seafood lunch.

You could spend _____ exploring the cosmopolitan streets and bays of Auckland,

• minutes

• hours

• weeks

• days

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but its main attraction is found beyond the city limits:

Unspoiled nature!

Auckland's rugged _______with dramatic cliffs and rolling hills is simply stunning.

• coastline

• shoreline

• beachline

• sealine

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_____ to the native rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges to enjoy a treetop walk and see more of New Zealand's unique flora and fauna.

• Fly

• Ferry

• Drive

• Walk

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This regional park is located just to the west of the city.

Nearby, along the volcanic western coastline of the North Island is Piha Beach, with Lion's Rock to the _____. It's a famous spot with experienced surfers.

• north

• south

• east

• west

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Other west coast beaches are equally stunning and no matter which one you pick, they are all good for building sandcastles, ________, _________ and long walks on the beach.

• fishing

• relaxing

• paddling

• swimming

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Back in the city, head to the main public park, called Auckland Domain, to watch the locals play ________.

It's a great place to tune into the laid-back lifestyle that is so typical for this remote island nation.

• football

• rugby

• basketball

• cricket

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In the stately Auckland War Memorial Museum, hear the _______ and see the treasures of Aotearoa, "The Land of the Long White Cloud", as the native Māori people call New Zealand.

• story

• stories

• tale

• tales

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Their ancestors sailed here about a thousand years ago and their fiercely proud culture is still very much alive today.

Children will love the Auckland ______, where they can meet and treat the animals of the African savannah.

• Zoo

• Museum

• Park

• Rides

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Another great day out is ________ End.

Bounce into each other during fun rides, whirl around in the air or get dumped in seconds!

• Beginner's

• Summer's

• Winter's

• Rainbow's

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There are more thrills to be had downtown at the ____ _____, where you can base jump at breath-taking speeds.

If you rather just watch, ride to the Observation platform, to look straight down on Auckland's central streets.

• City Tower

• Cloud Tower

• Sky Tower

• Big Tower

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Just before sunset, hike or drive to the ________ of Mount Eden, an inner-city volcano, to see the sparkling lights reveal some of the city's finest buildings.

• bottom

• top

• middle

• centre

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Auckland has countless riches, as the Māori already discovered many __________ago.

• years

• centuries

• decades

• times

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They called the area Tāmaki Makaurau, meaning "desired by a _____ men".

The appeal is still there today and the city's unique history,

• thousand

• million

• hundred

• fifthty

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untouched nature, family-friendly attractions and easy going lifestyle make it a desired destination for millions of overseas visitors each year.

Nau mai Tāmaki Makaurau! - Welcome __ Auckland!

• to

• by

• in

• on