The City of Sails sits in a spectacular position on a narrow volcanic isthmus between the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea. Its northern coastline, within easy reach of Auckland, is dotted with lovely safe swimming beaches and sheltered anchorages.
This is New Zealand's largest city and there is much to see and do. It has many internationally acclaimed restaurants and wineries, offers excellent shopping and entertainment, some wonderful arts and crafts and Maori heritage tours, galleries, museums and historic homes.
MUST SEE & DO
- Take in the 360 degree views from Mt Eden, a dormant volcanic cone near the central city
- Relax on the beach - Auckland is home to some of New Zealand's most stunning coastline
- Go sailing or take a cruise or the ferry on beautiful Waitemata Harbour
- Enjoy the spectacular views from the Observation Deck of The Sky Tower, tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere
- Visit Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
- Shop at fashionable Parnell or Ponsonby
- Take a tour to the black sand beaches on the West Coast and journey through the dense rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges
