which side of auckland will inspire you the most?
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I like to keep moving.
Vacation should be peaceful.
Do you want your time here filled with active adventures or relaxing experiences?
Do you prefer to be outside all the time, or include a mix of indoor and outdoor activities?
Variety is the spice of life.
Wind in my hair, sun on my skin.
Do you prefer learning about cultures or taking amazing photos?
Immerse me in the local culture.
My camera is ready.
Do you prefer traditional museums or outdoor showcases?
Show me rooms full of masterpieces.
I prefer an inspiring art scene.
Do you wish to fill your Instagram feed with spectacular beaches or eye-popping cuisine?
Life’s a beach.
I’m in the mood for food.
Do you like exploring the interior of a country or island hopping?
Put me on island time.
Stay on the mainland.
Do you like hiking along art trails or around island wineries?
Vines are divine.
Inspire me with art.
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With hundreds of world-class restaurants and boutique cafés, exceptional food tours and festivals, along with three distinctive wine regions, you’ll have a ton of delicious options to indulge and imbibe.
FOOD & WINE
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1. TAKE THE FERRY TO AUCKLAND'S ISLAND OF WINE - Waiheke Island is an oenophile’ heaven, with 30 wineries framed by a bevy of beautiful beaches. 2. HAVE DINNER AT THE NIGHT MARKETS – Located across Auckland, the night markets are exciting places to shop among 200+ stalls to find delicious dishes from around the world. 3. VISIT THE PUHOI VALLEY CAFE & CHEESE STORE – Everything they make here is world class—from handcrafted cheeses and indulgent yogurts to quality custards and flavorful milk.
Three things you should definitely do in Auckland:
Auckland is a nature lover's wonderland, filled with beautiful parks, stunning white and black sand beaches, dormant volcanoes just perfect for hiking, seas filled with whales and dolphins, and the skies alive with magnificent birds.
1. WALK ACROSS THE COUNTRY - In just five hours, you can traverse New Zealand’s narrowest part along the Coast to Coast Walkway, hiking from Viaduct Harbour to Manukau Harbour. 2. FIND YOUR IDEAL BEACH – Auckland’s two coastlines are packed with hundreds of beaches—from black-sand havens and urban seaside neighborhoods to places that look distinctively beautiful. 3. EXPERIENCE THE CLIFFTOP GANNET COLONY – Visit the viewing platforms at Muriwai Beach where you can see 1,200 pairs of striking gannets living atop the rocky cliffs from August to March each year, along with sweeping views out across the Tasman Sea.
NATURE & LANDSCAPES
In the spectacular Hauraki Gulf, amid a million hectares of shimmering ocean waters, lies islands of all shapes and sizes, many of which are begging to be explored.
1. VISIT AN ISLAND THAT INSPIRES - At Great Barrier Island, you can drive or bike the Island Art Discovery Trail, or stay late into the night enjoying the jaw-dropping night sky at one of the world’s only International Dark Sky Sanctuaries. 2. KAYAK TO A VOLCANIC ISLAND – Take a kayak or a ferry to Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano near downtown Auckland, where you can hike up the old lava flows to discover breathtaking views at the summit. 3. EXPLORE AN ISLAND SANCTUARY – The entirety of Tiritiri Matangi Island is an open wildlife sanctuary, where you can find stitchbirds, bellbirds, kokakos, little blue penguins and much more.
Islands
From world-class museums and sculpture parks to its proud Māori culture, Auckland is an artsy destination filled with culture and wonder.
1. SPEND A DAY SURROUNDED BY ART - Discover seven centuries of art at Auckland Art Gallery, including its award-winning building, serene sculpture garden and delightful cafés. 2. DIVE INTO MĀORI CULTURE – See the world’s largest collection of Māori treasures, including a full-size meeting house and authentic canoes. 3. HIKE THE BRICK BAY SCULPTURE TRAIL – Discover contemporary sculptures while hiking through remarkable landscapes overlooking the beautiful Brick Bay Vineyard.
Arts & culture
