WELCOME TO AUCKLAND

A city of sails in the Land of the Long White Cloud. Auckland was the first city to be established in the Pacific and is the largest, liveliest and most multicultural city of Aotearoa, (the most widely known Maori name for New Zealand which translated means the land of the long white cloud). Locally known as the “city of sails’ after the vast quantity of yachts and marine craft found on the harbour, Auckland is the gateway city to exploring a spectacular country.

A numbers game! Two harbours, 48 volcanic cones, 50 islands, 22 regional parks, 30,000 hectares of native bush land and most importantly more than 50 vineyards. A cosmopolitan city which hosts an array of activities, eateries and stunning landscapes, from the spectacular golden sand of the west, the black sands of the west and the lush farmland that surrounds the outer edges. This is a vast playground filled with life-loving people, with a passion for quality over quantity.

The Langham, Auckland is a haven of tranquillity in the heart of a vibrant city. The city centre is very compact and can be walked from one end to the other in approximately 20 minutes. The immediate area around the hotel offers some of the most impressive heritage and art and craft walks on Karangahape Road (K Road) and is located at the top of Queen Street - main street of Auckland city with department stores, shopping arcades and souvenir shops.

Mount Eden is the highest Volcano on the Auckland isthmus. It provides 360 degree views over the city and the Waitemata Harbour and is a constant reminder that Auckland is situated on a potentially active volcanic field.

Parnell, New Zealand’s oldest suburb is a charming, picturesque urban hamlet with galleries, cafes, restaurants and boutique-style stores. Ponsonby is the haunt for Auckland’s café society. Hip restaurants serve up contemporary international and local cuisine and galleries display a diverse rate of contemporary, local art – a must see is Letham Gallery.

Karangahape Road (K’Road) an area with “edge”. An eclectic collection of shops, over 100 cafés and ethnic eateries and yes more art galleries. Night time sees its restaurants, bars and nightclubs turn in to the major part of Auckland's social scene and a centre for much of Auckland's bohemian crowd, with many venues for alternative music and fringe art.

Chancery Lane: Wander the sunny cobble plaza between the high fashion boutiques and delicious eateries. This is Auckland’s finest shopping experience. Nearby High Street is famous for local clothing designers with international reputation, including Karen Walker and Zambesi.

Newmarket offers an uplifting and inspiring experience for lovers of all-things retail. From the hum of Broadway to the sophisticated high streets lined with both international and local designers, Newmarket offers a shopping experience as diverse as you will find in any international cosmopolitan city.

Kelly Tarlton’s - Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. See penguins in the show, massive stingrays, killer sharks, Scuba dive and other denizens of the deep.

Auckland Museum - See the world’s largest collection of rare Maori treasure. Cultural experience (dance and gallery tour)

Harbour Bridge Experience - Head under, up and over the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge. Take the bungy plunge off Auckland Harbour Bridge on the world’s first bridge jump.

Viaduct Harbour - Dine out one of the Auckland’s lively waterfront eateries.

Auckland Art Gallery - Famous for the most extensive collection of New Zealand and international art in the country.

Sky Tower - A truly captivating experience awaits visitors to Auckland's Sky Tower. At 328 metres, it is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometres in every direction. Travel up in the glass-fronted lifts to one of the three spectacular viewing platforms, or for more thrills and excitement, SkyWalk round the pergola at 192 metres up or SkyJump off the Tower.

Maritime Museum - Learn about our maritime history or sail onboard a heritage vessel.

Harbour Cruise – Sail onboard an authentic America’s Cup yacht or join a whale and dolphin Safari.

Victoria Park Market - Auckland's unique tourist shopping destination. This historic market has many shops to browse around, including arts and crafts, designer clothing, curios, footwear, souvenirs and jewellery.

Explorer Sailing and Dining Cruise - Experience sailing along with lunch, dinner, coffee. Half day and full day trips to harbour west and north are available.

Waiheke Island - This stunning island is approximately 35 minutes away from Auckland’s downtown Ferry Building. Waiheke Island boasts 92 square km of beautiful beaches, vineyards, olive groves, art galleries and laid back seaside villages. It’s great day out from Auckland as well as superb holiday destination. From ocean kayaking and mountain biking to bush walking and picnics on the beach, there are many ways to enjoy the island’s natural beauty. Famous for the best New Zealand red wines.

Waiheke Vineyards - Waiheke is incomplete without enjoying local wine tasting; Waiheke produces world’s best red wines, Ideal growing conditions of hot dry summers and stony soils. Some popular vineyards are Mudbrick, Cable Bay, Te Whau, stonyridge, Edbrooke and Destiny Bay Vineyard. Catch ferry from Ferry building, downtown, ferry duration is 35minutes.

Rangitoto Island - Sitting majestically just off the Auckland coast, the volcanic island boasts a fascinating landscape of rugged lava crops, lush native bush and sandy coves. Rangitoto Island erupted from the sea in a series of dramatic explosions around 600 years ago. This makes it youngest island in the Hauraki Gulf, and the last and largest volcano to be formed in the Auckland volcanic field. Rangitoto has no permanent population.

Tiritiri Matangi Island - Situated in the Hauraki Gulf and only 75 minutes ferry trip from Auckland downtown via Gulf Harbour. There are numerous walking tracks throughout the island, which vary in length and demand different fitness levels. The Island is famous for its wildlife sanctuary.

Devonport - Just 12minutes by ferry from Auckland’s ferry building, the village of Devonport boats pretty Victorian villas, sandy beaches, stylish shops and charming cafes.

Fine Wine Tours- Taste fine wines, and food in premium New Zealand wineries and retail boutiques. Close to Auckland, the dazzling coastal scenery and rolling green countryside towards to North and West of Auckland.