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Auckland

Auckland provides a wide range of high energy and low energy activities, from Bungy Jumping or Skydiving, to relaxing in the sunshine on a calm harbour beach.

Auckland City, home to nearly one third of New Zealand’s entire population, is nestled between two beautiful harbours, the Waitemata, on the Pacific and the Manukau on the Tasman Sea.

Auckland has 48 volcanoes, 50 offshore islands, 30,000ha of native bush, and kilometres of beautiful coast.

Auckland has much to offer to traveler; with amazing geography, its warm, humid climate it has inspired a lifestyle that’s regularly ranked in the world’s top ten.

When you tire of exploring the city centre, in a short time you can be cruising to Waiheke Island to visit great vineyards, eateries and art, or one of the many other islands in the Gulf. Trekking through the Waitakere rainforest in the city’s west.
Picnicking on a volcano overlooking the city.
Lazing on one of the North Shores beaches.
Surfing or walking along the black sands of the wild west coast at Piha or Muriwai.
Sampling wines at a vineyard or enjoying a relaxing meal at one of the hundreds of cafes and restaurants the city has on offer.

Auckland has everything you need to keep you interested, from climbing the harbour bridge and bungying off it!
Sail on one of the America’s Cup yachts.
An indoor ski field, underwater aquarium, casino, harbour cruises, a vibrant night life and café culture, and so much more, you’ll never tire of the country’s largest city.

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Auckland

Bus and Coach tours, Sightseeing Tours, Adventure tours and other organised trips to sights and activities around the area.

Auckland provides a wide range of high energy and low energy activities, from Bungy Jumping or Skydiving, to relaxing in the sunshine on a calm harbour beach.

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With 28 beaches, Auckland makes it easy to find somewhere to enjoy the seaside. The best part is they are all free!
Take a walk along the foreshore from the CBD to Mission Bay, Kohimarama and St Heliers. They all have sheltered safe swimming beaches with spectacular views onto the Hauraki Gulf. Hire a kayak, windsurfer or stop for a coffee in one of a number of cafes along the waterfront.
The North Shore offers safe, sandy, sheltered beaches for you to enjoy swimming, exploring or relaxing on. There are plenty of cafes and shops if swimming or walking along the beaches becomes too much.
The black sanded West Coast is a mecca for surfers, with Piha and Muriwai being the most popular for catching a great wave. With its rugged natural beauty it is also a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers alike.

Auckland has a string of harbour beaches on its Eastern shores.

There are harbour beaches on the southern side of the bridge, such as St Heliers and Mission Bay, and further south Bucklands Beach.

On the North Shore as string of beaches provide safe swimming and boating from Narrowneck Beach, to Takapuna beach, Milford Beach, Castor bay, Campbells Bay, Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay, Rothesay Bay, Browns Bay, Torbay and Long Bay.
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Located on Auckland’s North Shore, Takapuna Beach is one of Auckland’s gems. Looking out across the water to Rangitoto (Auckland’s largest volcanic island) and other Hauraki Gulf islands, it is the perfect place to take a stroll, indulge in a spot of sunbathing or swimming at this safe beach, enjoy a picnic or dine at one of Takapuna’s numerous cafes or restaurants. There is also a coastal walkway, where you can discover one of the many other beaches along the coastline.

Auckland has a string of harbour beaches on its Eastern shores.

There are harbour beaches on the southern side of the bridge, such as St Heliers and Mission Bay, and further south Bucklands Beach.

On the North Shore as string of beaches provide safe swimming and boating from Narrowneck Beach, to Takapuna beach, Milford Beach, Castor bay, Campbells Bay, Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay, Rothesay Bay, Browns Bay, Torbay and Long Bay.

Take a stroll or a swim on Takapuna Beach
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Climb to the top of Mount Eden in the Center of Auckland for a Spectacular View Of Auckland CBD and surrounds

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