Auckland and the Coromandel

Auckland is a multi-cultural city and has many attractions. As it is a city by the water you can enjoy the attractions and shopping of the city as well as the attractions and scenery of the coast. There are some amazing museums and galleries including The Domain and Auckland Museum, the National Maritime Museum, Auckland City art gallery, Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World.

There is also the Auckland Zoo, which is one of the most popular attractions in Auckland. If you would like to see some spectacular gardens there is the Regional Botanic Gardens and the Rose gardens. For some family fun don’t miss Rainbow's End adventure park.

There is some magnificent natural attractions that you can’t afford to miss such as One Tree Hill, the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges where you can go hiking or perhaps a harbour cruise on Auckland’s stunning harbour.

Auckland is fantastic for shopping especially in such places as Parnell Village and Newmarket, DFS Galleria, Devonport Village and The Atrium on Elliott St. For somewhere to pick up a bargain visit the Victoria Park Market.

Spend the night taking in one of the best views in New Zealand from Sky Tower, where you will see all of the city of Auckland and out across the harbour and beyond. Then wind down with a drink and some fun at Auckland’s Sky City Casino.

The Coromandel is a beautiful place with the abundance of untouched rainforest and the spectacular coastline of sandy beaches and harbours. You must visit the Miranda Hot Springs, Kauaeranga Valley, Hahei Lookout, Rapaura Water Gardens, Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Waihi Gold Mine and Karangahake Gorge.