Auckland

Auckland is ideally situated on the North Island right on the coast, this is how it has earned its name 'the city of sails'. Auckland is also New Zealands largest city with 1,313,900 people calling it home. It is placed between the waters of Waitemata and Manukua Harbours and offers two fantastic holiday islands off the Hauraki Gulf known as Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island. Auckland also offers Rainforests which cover the surrounding hills and dormant volcano cones. Truly an exciting place to visit.

Auckland has a great feel of European, South Pacific, Polynesian and of course Maori cultures. The dining and entertaining in this city is something simply extra-ordinary.

The Maori's first named this city 'Tamaki Makau Rau' who was a maiden with over 100 lovers. It was named this as it was faught over for its riches, with its great location it's no wonder early settlers where fighting for it.

As for what to do when in Auckland why not stop by and see the Auckland Harbour Bridge which you can bungi jump from (not for the faint hearted), or the Sky Tower which is the tallest at 328 meters high in the southern hemisphere. That's just the man made sights what about the natural wonders such as the 48 Volcanic cones, Mount Eden, One Tree Hill or Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf. 40 minutes out of town you will see Waitekere and Hanua Ranges covered with Rainforest, Waitekere also offers black sand beaches with fantastic surf. These ranges offer great fun and amusement for keen bush walkers and those looking to explore this region.

A beautiful city with nice temperate weather, a great place for a holiday.