Don't think of Auckland as a city, even though it's New Zealand's largest. Think of it as half urban,
half marine - a cosmopolitan experience built around three habours and is surrounded by
over 50 islands. It is no surpise then that Auckland it commonly referred to as the City of Sails.
Aucklanders enjoy a warm, humid climate and an outdoor lifestyle. One of the best ways to get
out and about is to escape to one of the many islands of the Hauraki Gulf and experience their
beautiful scenery. Within 40 minutes by ferry of downtown Auckland, visitors can escape to an
island experience - Waiheke, Motuihe, Rangitoto - or journey a little further to Tiritiri Matangi,
Kawau or Great Barrier.
The Hauraki Gulf experience is complemented by a modern evolving city with restaurants and bars,
theatre, art and fashion, a host of new hotels and apartment accommodation and a vibrant waterfront entertainment sector.
Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand for the majority of international tourist. There is a broad range of accommodation in Auckland, as well as attractions and activities, places to eat, and entertainment for all ages.
Auckland Region
On the fringes of downtown Auckland, visitors can gain an insight into the outdoor experiences
and lifestyles which have seen Auckland voted amongst the top lifestyle destinations in the world.
These areas include:
- Waitakere Ranges: these are the perfect backdrop for mountain
biking or walking. The Arataki Visitor Centre in west Auckland provides information about
the parks, beaches and walking tracks in the area
- Wine Trail: follow the Winemakers
of Auckland
wine trail - take the Twin Coast Discovery Highway to Waitakere
(west Auckland) for some of Auckland's premium wineries
- Beaches: visit the west coast - the wild black sandy
beaches of Piha, and Karekare with its waterfalls, native rainforest and gannet colony
- Arts & Crafts: take the 'Art out West' craft trail for a
mix of fabulous art and craft works and, for the best selection under one roof, don't miss Craftworld
- a co-operative of Auckland and New Zealand artists
- The Hibiscus Coast: visit Gulf Harbour, a new coastal
settlement that focuses on golf and sailing. Then visit Orewa, a sunny township spread along
the edge of a beautiful beach
- Puhoi: taste Puhoi's cheeses - a great selection of innovative
cheese blends - or travel a little further to Wenderholm, a wilderness park with bush trails
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Places nearby
Bay of Islands - holiday getaway 3 hours north of Auckland.
Coromandel - golden beaches, wonderful coastal scenery, and the relaxed lifestyle of the Coromandel Peninsula make it a popular holiday destinations.
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