1. AUCKLAND (1.5 MILLION PEOPLE) It’s no secret that Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city both population and landmass-wise. In fact, Auckland has a larger population than the whole South Island! With a huge choice of regional parks mixed with bush and beach, beautiful island getaways in the Hauraki Gulf, and the conveniences of a city, Auckland has many appealing aspects that may draw you to stay for a while. When looking for accommodation in Auckland, whether its short-term or long-term, take a look at our Accommodation Guide to Auckland City Central and Accommodation Guide to Auckland. You’ll also find more information on the city centre and suburbs in these guides: Auckland Central – Guide for Backpackers and Auckland Suburbs – Guide for Backpackers. 2. WELLINGTON (490,000 PEOPLE) Surprisingly, New Zealand’s capital city is not its largest, but it has been dubbed the world’s “coolest little capital”. In a city where there is a...