Auckland has stunning views and gorgeous beaches, top theatres, cutting-edge fashion, exciting tourist attractions, excellent cuisine and world class quality shopping.

Check out the trendy restaurants and bars of the Viaduct, sample an award winning Auckland wine in a beautiful island vineyard, stop for a latté in a Queen Street pavement café and browse the fashionable shopping precincts of Parnell, Ponsonby, Botany Down and Newmarket.

Can you imagine yourself aboard a luxury yacht cruising the fabulous Hauraki Gulf or heading out for a days fishing on your own boat, windsurfing across the bay or taking a ferry ride to a lonely island and relaxing on your own deserted beach? How about swimming with wild dolphins, riding the surf of the wild west coast beaches or teeing off at a world class golf course?

We've had a lot of fun trying all of these activities and we'd like to invite you to share your experiences with us too. Join us as we explore this amazing city together and discover for yourself the exciting Auckland lifestyle that's waiting for you here in New Zealand.

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