Auckland is a lively combination of international style, local creativity and Polynesian charm.

Auckland’s varied lifestyle means in just half an hour you could be sailing to an island, barbecuing by the beach, teeing off at Gulf Harbour, sampling wines at a vineyard or sipping a latté at a café. Auckland’s remarkable landscape makes it easy to move from one kind of fun to another.

Museums of all descriptions have preserved Auckland’s heritage in a way that’s entertaining and accessible.

The city parks are laced with historic trails that tell the story of Auckland’s early life. 

Down at the Viaduct Harbour you can browse the restaurants and bars or catch a taxi to the stylish precincts of Parnell, Ponsonby or Newmarket, where fashion and food styles compete for your attention. Local theatre and live music venues are another opportunity to discover the creativity that defines New Zealand culture.