Is Auckland hilly or flat?

The surrounding hills are covered in rainforest and the landscape is dotted with 53 volcanic centres that make up the Auckland Volcanic Field. The central part of the urban area occupies a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and the Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean.



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Mostly mountainous or steep hills, volcanic peaks in the central North Island, and fiords in the far south west. New Zealand's landscapes range from the fiords of the southern-west to the sandy beaches of the subtropical Far North.

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With thousands of kilometres of tracks, there are walking and hiking options to suit all levels of fitness and experience. New Zealand's well-established and maintained trail network offers a remarkably diverse array of hikes for every ability and interest.

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