Auckland- SO similar to Sydney?

Question

Hey. I have just moved to Auckland from Nelson and the first thing I have noticed is how similar it is to Sydney. Harbour bridge, north shore (etc.). I don't really like Auckland and prefer Nelson but I have such a good job here and my kids are pretty happy at their school and we have a good house in a nice area but still Nelson is the best lol.

Who else thinks sydney is similar?

Answer 1

No I don't think it is  like Sydney. I lived in Sydney for years and now live in Auckland. I hate Auckland as well - much preferred Wellington and Rotorua. I suppose if you are going to make comparisons it is more like Sydney than the other cities, and Christchurch a bit like Melbourne. Perhaps because I've lived in both cities for so long I'm more aware of the differences but if I'd just moved here I might find Auckland a miniature of Sydney - maybe - by stretching my imagination.

Answer 2

sydney is similar but the temperatures there are a lot higher in summer. with a population of 4mil+ there are more opportunities jobwise etc but the cost of living and housing is dearer.

Answer 3

they seem to have ripped off sydney a little with its sky tower, its harbour bridge and its north shore, but lets not tell the aussies that, they have big enough heads about themselves already