TOURISM MEDIA KIT 2016/17

Discover Auckland

aucklandnz.com Omanawanui Track, Whatipu DINING & TOP 10 AWARDS & PREVIOUS CONTENTS WELCOME SHOPPING DAY TRIPS FAST FACTS RESOURCES CONTACT US NEXT THINGS TO DO PRECINCTS ACCOLADES Contents Overview 17 Matakana 30 Welcome 3-4 Britomart 18 A day in the city 31 Click to navigate Federal Street 18-19 Around Auckland Airport 32 City Works Depot 19 Top 10 things to do 5 Viaduct Harbour 20 Soak up the views from 20 Fast facts 33 Auckland’s volcanoes 6 Parnell 20 Auckland at a glance 34-35 Mild or wild on Takapuna 21 the water 7 Devonport 21 Set your watch to island time 8 Newmarket 22 Awards & accolades 36 Beach life 9 Ponsonby 23 Auckland on the Wining and dining 10 Queen Street, world stage 37 High Street & Chancery 24 On the wine trail 11 Karangahape Road Make tracks 12 – K’ Road 24 Resources 38 Get up close to Somewhere the wildlife 13 different to dine 25 Get access to images, Press play 14 useful links and product updates 39 Discover Auckland’s arts, culture and history 15 Day trips 26 Overview 27 Contact us 40 Dining & shopping The wild west coast 28 Get in touch 41 precincts 16 Island escapes 29

DINING & TOP 10 AWARDS & PREVIOUS CONTENTS WELCOME SHOPPING DAY TRIPS FAST FACTS RESOURCES CONTACT US NEXT THINGS TO DO PRECINCTS ACCOLADES Nau mai, haere mai Welcome to Auckland Urban style and spectacular landscapes go hand in hand in ’s largest city. Shop for designer fashion labels or explore native rainforest. Dine at waterfront restaurants or go dolphin spotting in the Hauraki Gulf. Dive into the nightlife or bungy jump off the Harbour Bridge. Canyon down waterfalls or climb volcanoes. Escape to idyllic island beaches or discover Auckland’s vibrant arts scene. With so many experiences so close by in Auckland, it’s easy to hop from one adventure to the next.

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Goat Key Island

Great destination Matakana Kawau Barrier travel times Island Island

Destination Travel time from CBD Tiritiri Matangi Island Piha Beach 1hr

Muriwai Beach 40min

Waitakere Ranges 40min Rangitoto Waiheke Kumeu Island Kumeu 25min Island

Matakana 1hr

Goat Island 1hr 15min Auckland Muriwai Beach Central 50min Waitakere Kawau Island + Piha Beach Ranges 20min Auckland Rangitoto Island 25min Airport Awhitu Waiheke Island 40min Peninsula Hunua Ranges

4hr 30min Great Barrier Island or 30min

Tiritiri Matangi Island 75min

 Auckland Airport 30min

Awhitu Peninsula 1hr 30min

Hunua Ranges 1hr 15min

DINING & TOP 10 AWARDS & PREVIOUS CONTENTS WELCOME SHOPPING DAY TRIPS FAST FACTS RESOURCES CONTACT US NEXT THINGS TO DO PRECINCTS ACCOLADES TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Soak up the views from Auckland’s volcanoes 6 Mild or wild on the water 7 Set your watch to island time 8 Beach life 9 Wining and dining 10 On the wine trail 11 Make tracks 12 Get up close to the wildlife 13 Press play 14 Discover Auckland’s arts, culture and history 15

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Photo opportunities don’t come any better than from the top of Soak up the Auckland’s 48 volcanic cones. Hop on the ferry to the youngest views from and largest of the region’s volcanoes, Rangitoto Island, and walk through the pohutukawa Auckland’s forest and lava caves, or take volcanoes the 4WD road train to the top. Climb to the summit of Mount Eden (Maungawhau), the highest natural point in Auckland, for spectacular views across the city and Hauraki Gulf. Choose a picnic spot in the beautiful parkland surrounding One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) and discover one of the largest former Māori settlement complexes in New Zealand. Explore the historic underground tunnels and gun emplacements up North Head in the seaside village of Devonport, or take a fun segway tour up neighbouring Mount Victoria. Rangitoto Island, Hauraki Gulf Find out more here >>

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Mild or wild on the water

Kayaking, Waitemata Harbour

With the sea on the city’s spin on a high-speed jet boat doorstep, there are so many ride. Land a big one on a fishing ways to get out on Auckland’s charter, or unwind and see the sparkling harbours. sights with a relaxing dinner or coffee cruise on the Waitemata Kayak out to a nearby island, Harbour. Charter a yacht for a help sail an America’s Cup racing special occasion, or experience yacht, join a whale and dolphin a slice of history on a traditional Find out more here >> spotting eco-safari or take a Māori sailing waka (canoe). Yachting, Waitemata Harbour

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Set your watch to island time

Mudbrick Vineyard, Waiheke Island Lava fields, Rangitoto Island

Explore Auckland’s magnificent in fine dining, or get active on views from the summit, or visit Hauraki Gulf and its beautiful the walking and mountain Tiritiri Matangi Island, an open islands. The jewel of the gulf biking trails. wildlife sanctuary alive with is Waiheke Island, a haven of birdsong. If you have a little vineyards, olive groves and For an exciting day trip, more time, escape to Great beaches just a 40-minute ferry discover the fascinating history Barrier Island, whose wild, ride from downtown Auckland. and sandy coves of Rotoroa lush landscapes will take your Visit the wineries, check out Island, climb the volcanic cone breath away. of Rangitoto Island for incredible Find out more here >> the vibrant arts scene, indulge

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You’re never far from the sea in For a memorable Auckland into fresh fish and chips. You’ll Auckland. Experienced surfers experience, go horse riding also find a range of cool cafés Beach life ride the waves at the black-sand along Pakiri or Muriwai Beach. and ice cream shops, as well as surf beaches on the wild west playgrounds for the kids. coast – check out favourites If you’re looking for a beach near like Karekare, Piha, Te Henga the city centre, visit Mission Bay, (Bethells Beach) and Muriwai. Kohimarama or St Heliers, just a Head north to the expansive 10-minute drive from downtown golden sands and clear waters Auckland. Enjoy a stroll along of Tāwharanui and Pakiri. the promenade, hire a kayak or stand up paddleboard, or tuck Kohimarama Beach, east Auckland

Find out more here >> Muriwai Beach, west coast

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Auckland’s vibrant food and to eat, take a look at the Top 50 wine scene serves up something Restaurants and Top 100 Cheap Wining for every taste – from modern Eats list from Metro magazine – New Zealand dishes to cuisine the annual awards are the go-to and dining from every corner of the globe. inspiration for Aucklanders. And with hundreds of cafés and restaurants you can As well as Auckland’s varied choose from a casual meal dining precincts, you can pick to five-star dining. up delectable artisan foods at some of the superb farmers’ Dine overlooking the water at markets or join a foodie tour for Viaduct Harbour or Wynyard a behind-the-scenes experience Quarter, or take your pick from and tastings. Viaduct Harbour, Auckland city the eclectic restaurants in the stylish Britomart and Federal Street precincts. Hip Ponsonby is home to modern cafés and eateries, or grab a casual bite or craft beer at City Works Depot. The inner city suburbs of Mount Eden and Kingsland are full of lively restaurants and buzzing bars, or pop over to Takapuna on the North Shore to dine at one of the restaurants facing the beach. For ideas on where Find out more here >> Matakana Farmers’ Market, Matakana Village

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Auckland has not one but wine trail takes you through Enjoy tastings on one of the three distinctive wine regions, picturesque countryside to a many wine tours on offer, or On the producing superb wines in a number of boutique wineries, use the wine trail maps and range of varietals. many of them close to some of self-drive to explore at your wine trail Auckland’s most spectacular own pace. And if the sun’s Beautiful Waiheke Island is a beaches, including idyllic shining, you can’t go past must for wine lovers, with 30 Tāwharanui. Kumeu, in the a lazy lunch overlooking boutique wineries and vineyards west, is Auckland’s oldest wine- the vines. dotted across the island – all growing region and home to surrounded by glorious scenery. both well-known labels and North of the city, Matakana’s small family-run vineyards.

Find out more here >> Te Whau Vineyard, Waiheke Island

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Make tracks

Karekare Falls, Waitakere Ranges

You’ll find the best of both The west’s Waitakere Ranges species of native plants and the worlds in Auckland, with Regional Park has more than spectacular Hunua Falls. Explore beautiful rainforest and parks 250 kilometres of walking and the striking landscapes of all so close to the city centre. hiking tracks through lush native some of Auckland’s 26 regional Explore the great outdoors rainforest, past cascading parks, such as Shakespear, on some of the hundreds of waterfalls and along magnificent Wenderholm, Tapapakanga mountain biking and walking coastline. Walk through the and Awhitu. tracks, which range from short, region’s largest native forest easy walks to challenging in the Hunua Ranges in the Find out more here >> multi-day hikes. east, home to more than 450

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Hear the birdsong and soak up the scenery at the world Get up renowned open wildlife sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi close to the Island. Head out on the Hauraki Gulf, one of the most diverse marine environments wildlife in the world, to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Swim, snorkel and dive at New Zealand’s first marine reserve, Goat Island, and learn more at the Marine Discovery Centre. Visit Auckland Zoo to see the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, get up close to stingrays, sharks and penguins at Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium, or visit Butterfly Creek to see giant saltwater crocodiles, farm animals and hundreds of colourful butterflies.

Find out more here >> Dolphin and whale safari, Hauraki Gulf

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For thrill seekers, Auckland is the back of a Harley Davidson view. Climb under, up and over one big playground. As well as motorbike, go canyoning down the Auckland Harbour Bridge or Press play the incredible views from the waterfalls in the rainforest, or leap off it in New Zealand’s only observation deck at the Sky ziplining high above the trees on ocean-touch bungy. Tower, you can SkyJump off it Waiheke Island. in a base jump by wire, or test your bravery with a SkyWalk Water lovers are spoilt for around the outside on a narrow choice – go jet boating, sailing platform 192m above the or heli-fishing, or take a ride ground. See the city sights on on a sea plane for a bird’s eye

Find out more here >> Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb, Auckland city Canyoning, Waitakere Ranges

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Discover Auckland’s arts, culture and history Te Hana Te Ao Marama, Te Hana, north Auckland More than 200 different ethnic exhibitions at Auckland Art History lovers can learn about communities call Auckland Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, or join an the country’s rich maritime home and it is this diversity that art and culture tour in the city. heritage at the New Zealand makes the city’s art, cultural Maritime Museum, visit a experiences and history so Combine beautiful scenery and replica 17th century Māori fascinating. modern Kiwi art at the outdoor village at Te Hana Te Ao Marama, Brick Bay Sculpture Trail in or experience Te Haerenga, Discover the world-class Matakana wine country, or a guided walking tour of exhibitions in the beautiful take a guided tour of Connells Rangitoto Island and Auckland Museum and see Bay Sculpture Park on Waiheke neighbouring Motutapu Island one of the daily cultural Island, overlooking the Hauraki led by a knowledgable Ngāi Tai performances for an insight Gulf. Pick up your own piece tribal guide. into Māori traditions. Wander of local art at one of the great through more than 15,000 galleries in Devonport, Parnell, traditional and contemporary Ponsonby or Waiheke Island. Find out more here >> artworks and see visiting

DINING & TOP 10 AWARDS & PREVIOUS CONTENTS WELCOME SHOPPING DAY TRIPS FAST FACTS RESOURCES CONTACT US NEXT THINGS TO DO PRECINCTS ACCOLADES DINING & SHOPPING PRECINCTS Overview 17 Britomart 18 Federal Street 18-19 City Works Depot 19 Viaduct Harbour 20 Wynyard Quarter 20 Parnell 20 Takapuna 21 Devonport 21 Newmarket 22 Ponsonby 23 Queen Street, High Street & Chancery 24 Karangahape Road – K’ Road 24 Somewhere different to dine 25

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Like any great city, Auckland of cuisine, from five-star fare The city’s world-class shopping is made up of diverse precincts created by internationally is just as diverse – from luxury Dining & and neighbourhoods, each renowned chefs to casual café international labels, cutting- with their own distinct dishes. The city’s melting pot edge New Zealand design and shopping flavour and style. of cultures is reflected in the modern interiors, to vintage diversity of flavours around the finds, high street fashion and Auckland’s lively dining scene world, alongside signature New quirky Kiwi art. precincts serves up an impressive variety Zealand and Pacific Rim styles.

Karen Walker, Britomart

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Britomart designers, including Trelise When the historic Britomart Cooper, Zambesi, Karen precinct was given a Walker, Kate Sylvester and contemporary makeover, it WORLD, alongside emerging quickly became the star of creative talent. Shop for leading Auckland’s dining scene – and international beauty labels one of the city’s premium like M.A.C, Jo Malone and shopping destinations. L’Occitane, plus luxury footwear brands, designer sportswear Within Britomart’s compact and bespoke tailored menswear. block of cobbled laneways, streets and open spaces is an Federal Street eclectic collection of hip bars, From luxurious fine dining cafés and restaurants. The to New York Deli dishes, district’s heritage buildings have gourmands will find style been transformed with funky Ostro, Britomart and substance in equal measure here. new fitouts, from a revamped specialty dessert restaurant. industrial garage to minimalist modern spaces. Keep it casual Understated or avant-garde, with artisan French pastries Britomart is the place fashion and great coffee, or indulge lovers come to stay ahead of in contemporary Vietnamese, the trends. Browse the latest Japanese, Mexican, Cajun and season’s collections in the Creole flavours, fresh seafood, flagship stores of some of New Zealand’s most famous Shops at Britomart or something sweet at the Milse, Britomart

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Recently given a complete overhaul, the Federal Street district is Auckland’s newest foodie precinct. A number of the eateries feature internationally renowned chefs, including Al Brown, Peter Gordon, Sean Connolly and Nic Watt. Indulge in freshly shucked oysters, authentic tapas, exquisite Italian, Japanese robata or contemporary New Zealand cuisine. With lots of seating on the cobblestones outside and a living green wall, diners linger for the atmosphere as much as the after-dinner drinks. Best Ugly Bagels, City Works Depot City Works Depot Al Brown’s popular Best find it hard deciding between bistro, nibble on made-from- Another relatively recent foodie Ugly serves up hand-rolled, the 200 odd beers at Brother’s scratch bakery treats, or get hot spot is City Works Depot, woodfired bagels and the Food Beer, a brewery complete with pampered at a hair salon that’s a collection of quirky casual Truck Garage has proven a big tasting lounge and retail store. also a tea house. eateries in a revamped hit with its healthy take on fast Tuck into crayfish dumplings industrial area. food. Craft beer lovers might at the award-winning all-day

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Viaduct Harbour harbour (a quintessential Kiwi Wynyard Quarter becomes even New Zealand cuisine, Korean, The sleek superyachts experience), try Mediterranean livelier in summer when art, Southern Chinese, Indian and moored at Viaduct Harbour flavours created from fresh local music and cultural events take Nepalese – the village itself make for good-looking dining ingredients, or watch chefs over. On Friday nights, people is compact but the collective companions. create culinary magic in an open fill up on delicious street food menu is long. kitchen. from Silo Park’s food trucks before watching a movie under Upmarket homewares and Wynyard Quarter the stars at the outdoor cinema. interiors, quality jewellery, An extensive redevelopment On Saturday afternoons, wander luxury furnishings, designer of this perfectly positioned through the stalls of jewellery, fashion and fine wines are all waterfront precinct has given it art, clothing and food at the found in Parnell’s exclusive a new lease on life. popular Silo Markets. boutiques. Pop into the small galleries offering pieces for The precinct’s first restaurants Parnell sale, indulge in a luxurious were on North Wharf: waterside Parnell may be Auckland’s beauty treatment, and visit the eateries offering everything weekend French-style market Waterfront dining, Viaduct Harbour oldest suburb, but it’s now one from Spanish tapas and Indian of its most sophisticated. for artisan food products and With 30 cafés, bars and to a bustling gastropub housed French cheeses. restaurants to choose from, in a cleverly updated post-war Discover a selection of The Viaduct – as the area is goods shed. The originals elegant cafés, wine bars and better known – is the perfect have now been joined by new restaurants, which consistently spot for a laidback lunch and a restaurants on Jellicoe Street, rank among Auckland’s best. chilled glass of wine in the sun, with American Southern soul Relax with a bistro meal in a or an elegant evening dining food, Italian, traditional Thai and cobbled courtyard or dress experience. Enjoy succulent a craft beer bar and restaurant up for a silver service affair. seafood overlooking the all among your options. Japanese, Italian, Thai, modern Boutique shopping, Parnell

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Takapuna around 100 other cafés and shouldn’t miss The Department Just a 15-minute drive from restaurants serve up a huge Store, a modern version of its the city centre, Takapuna’s variety of European, Asian and namesake that brings together combination of shopping, dining local fare, and revellers fill the leading New Zealand and and by-the-beach lifestyle has bars as night falls. international fashion, interiors, seen it dubbed the capital of and beauty brands, including Auckland’s North Shore. Add shopping to the Takapuna Topshop and Karen Walker. itinerary – there are more than From early morning coffee to 400 shops to keep you busy. The Devonport dinner at sunset, the modern mall has a range of well-known Hop on the ferry to the new restaurants directly retail chains for wardrobe picturesque seaside village of opposite Takapuna Beach boast essentials, or check out the Devonport, just 12 minutes from main street’s fashion boutiques, downtown Auckland. beautiful sea views across to North Head, Devonport Rangitoto Island and beyond. interior design shops and jewellery stores. Fashionistas Shop for New Zealand-made Just back from the beach, clothing, jewellery, books, and take a stroll along the homewares and gifts, rummage water’s edge. For something for rare and out-of-print books, more filling, sit in the sun or choose a special piece of art – outside one of the cafés along some of New Zealand’s best local the main street or by the sea, artists sell works in Devonport’s or walk to the authentic deli- galleries and many of them offer style French café. Eat warm, international shipping. fresh pastries at the café, or stock up on baguettes, cheeses, Visit the chocolaterie for divine meats and salads for a picnic up handmade chocolates and Mount Victoria or North Head, Takapuna Beach Cafe, Takapuna truffles, then grab a hot coffee Devonport’s two volcanic cones.

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Newmarket abundant in Newmarket. The Café culture and retail therapy in day-time options are diverse, perfect harmony. from on-the-go deli treats to plates piled high with crêpes Among the offerings for shoppers and organic blueberries. At are illustrious New Zealand night, enjoy a craft beer and and international labels, luxe a casual pub meal with friends, beauty products, modern or dress up for a more chic homewares and interiors, stylish dining experience. accessories, slick electronics and tech devices, unique art and beautiful gifts you’ll want to keep for yourself. Shoe lovers have the country’s highest concentration of footwear stores in one place – 24 in fact – covering every style from designer sportswear to towering stilettos. And while it’s a great place to splurge, there are plenty of high street fashion labels to check out too. Whether you need a tasty breakfast and a freshly pressed coffee before you hit the shops or somewhere to relax after Fashion show, Newmarket a spree, boutique cafés are Nuffield Street, Newmarket

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Ponsonby Save room for cake – sweet Ponsonby epitomises Auckland’s treats with a modern twist are a urban style. Edgy designer specialty here. boutiques mix with stylish cafés and restaurants where the food When the sun goes down, looks as sensational as it tastes. people pack into award-winning restaurants, both long-time Cutting-edge fashion, modern favourites and new destination interiors and high-end eateries. Opt for a casual but homewares tempt shoppers sophisticated bistro, or formal from window dressings that look fine dining where you’ll need a like magazine covers. Limited moment to admire the exquisite edition art prints, one-of-a- presentation before you take kind jewellery pieces, footwear, your first bite. quirky gifts and unique books complete the shopping line-up. There’s always something Ponsonby definitely lives up happening in Ponsonby Central, to its nickname as Auckland’s a laneway of street vendor- hippest strip. style eateries, an organic produce market and uber-cool Ponsonby’s dining scene is bars. The latest addition to always evolving, but great food Ponsonby’s dining scene is The and wine are a constant. By day, Street Food Collective, a shared coffee is king and lunch can be community space open seven anything from light and guilt- days, featuring a rotation of free to decidedly decadent. Auckland’s best market vendors. Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

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Queen Street, Shop for the latest fashion, Step just off Queen Street and from imported handmade High Street & Chancery sports gear, electronics, gifts, explore the stylish local and jewellery to locally made home Hundreds of stores line the books and Kiwi art. Browse international boutiques and furnishings, and music stores main street that runs through the huge selection of quality designer stores on High Street sell enviable vinyl collections Auckland’s CBD, ranging from clothing, accessories, beauty and the surrounding laneways, and instruments. luxury retailers to New Zealand products and home décor at then take time out at one of chain stores and international Smith & Caughey’s, Auckland’s the fashionable bars or cafés. Among all this are some of the high street brands. premier department store. Update your wardrobe at most unique cafés, restaurants, Chancery’s high-end fashion bars and clubs in the city. boutiques and refuel with There are plenty of places to lunch at one of the eateries just sit back with a perfect in and around the sunny coffee, and when it comes to cobblestone plaza. dining, Auckland’s multicultural diversity is reflected in the Karangahape Road – K’ Road cuisine on offer: Middle Eastern, Every shop, café and restaurant Asian, European Fusion, Indian, is different, but there’s a strong Mexican and even Portugese. sense of community in K’ Road, a favourite gathering place for K’ Road’s nightlife is perhaps artists, students, musicians and Auckland’s most colourful; the writers. strip is home to flamboyant cabaret-style restaurants, High fashion sits comfortably karaoke bars, gay clubs and next to retro, vintage and local pubs offering live music. streetwear stores. Unique Designer shopping, Queen Street design shops offer everything

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Mount Eden Mission Bay popular restaurants, bars and Somewhere Cool cafés and artisan food For relaxed seaside dining, drive cafés. On a hot day, finish off stores mix with award-winning just 10 minutes along the water’s with an ice cream and a stroll restaurants and wine bars in the edge from the city centre to eat on the beach. different heritage buildings of this vibrant out at one of Mission Bay’s inner-city suburb. to dine Dominion Road Dine where the locals do – Dominion Road is the place to go for authentic ethnic dishes from Asia, India and the Middle East. Kingsland Join the regulars at the neighbourhood’s lively cafés, bars and pubs. Stop in for a drink or a meal before a rugby game at Eden Park, New Zealand’s largest stadium.

Find out more here >> Mission Bay, east Auckland

DINING & TOP 10 AWARDS & PREVIOUS CONTENTS WELCOME SHOPPING DAY TRIPS FAST FACTS RESOURCES CONTACT US NEXT THINGS TO DO PRECINCTS ACCOLADES DAY TRIPS Overview 27 The wild west coast 28 Island escapes 29 Matakana 30 A day in the city 31 Around Auckland Airport 32

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With so many experiences so close by, it’s easy to enjoy Day trips a perfect day trip – or two – while you’re in Auckland. From the city centre’s superb dining, world-class shopping and lively waterfront precincts, you’ll find picturesque wine regions, lush native rainforest and island escapes all less than an hour away.

Walking tracks, Rangitoto Island Seaplane flight, Man O’ War Bay, Waiheke Island

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The wild west coast

Piha Beach, west coast

Just 40 minutes from the CBD, Henga (Bethells), which border The west is also home to Auckland’s west coast is famous the Waitakere Ranges Regional Auckland’s oldest wine-growing for its spectacular scenery, Park. The park encompasses region, Kumeu. Visit cellar doors native wildlife and rugged black- 16,000 hectares of native for wine tastings at boutique sand beaches. The area is one rainforest with over 250km wineries and finish off with a big playground for outdoor of walking tracks ranging delicious meal overlooking the enthusiasts, with surfing, from easy trails to advanced water at The Riverhead, New swimming, walking, horse multi-day hikes. Zealand’s oldest riverside tavern. riding, mountain biking and even canyoning all at your fingertips. Discover the old sea caves at Whatipu, one of Auckland’s best Ride the waves or stroll the kept secrets, or slide down the sands at Piha, Muriwai or Te sand dunes at Lake Wainamu.

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Right on the city’s doorstep, the Nature lovers should head to sparkling waters and beautiful Tiritiri Matangi, an open wildlife Island islands of the Hauraki Gulf are sanctuary that’s home to many easy to explore. of New Zealand’s rarest native escapes bird species, or discover the Just a 40-minute ferry ride from fascinating history and idyllic downtown, a trip to Waiheke scenery of Rotoroa Island, Island is an absolute must do. formerly closed to the public Join a wine tour for tastings at for 100 years. some of the island’s 30 boutique wineries, swim at golden-sand If you have more time, travel beaches, soak up the scenery by light plane to Great Barrier from the walking trails, or Island, renowned for its indulge in fine food at a vineyard breathtaking beauty and restaurant. untouched wilderness. ‘The Barrier’ is a slice of heaven for The sweeping 360-degree views hikers, surfers and anglers from the summit of Rangitoto – and anyone who wants to Island, the most iconic of escape the real world for Auckland’s 48 volcanic cones, a few days. will have you reaching for the camera. Walk through the world’s largest pohutukawa forest to the top or hop on the 4WD road train and learn about the island’s fiery past as you go. Kaitoke Hot Springs Track, Great Barrier Island

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One of Auckland’s three wine up organic chocolate, homemade Check out the unique Kiwi growing regions, Matakana is spreads, artisan cheeses, artworks in the studios and Matakana home to a number of superb Italian meats and other gourmet galleries, visit the acclaimed boutique vineyards and wineries goodies. Grab a hot barista- Morris & James Pottery, and walk set amidst rolling green made coffee or a fresh whitebait the outdoor sculpture trail at countryside, only an hour’s drive fritter and enjoy the live music Brick Bay Wines. north of downtown Auckland. and bustling atmosphere as Sample the highly acclaimed you browse. For another special Matakana is well worth a longer chardonnay, pinot gris and foodie experience, join a guided stay if time allows. Go swimming, classic reds, and treat yourself tour of the Mahurangi Oyster walking or mountain biking to a bottle or two to take home. Farm. at Tāwharanui Regional Park or venture further north for If you’re visiting on a Saturday As well as a food and wine snorkelling at Goat Island Marine morning, don’t miss the destination, Matakana is also Reserve or horse riding along the Matakana Farmers’ Markets. Pick known for its thriving art scene. white sands of Pakiri Beach.

Horse riding, Pakiri Beach

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A day in the city

Wynyard Quarter, Auckland city

If it’s urban experiences you’re from downtown, hip Ponsonby favourites and designer labels in looking for, make the most serves up more great food, Queen Street and Newmarket. of the diverse cuisine, art, wine and people watching. For entertainment and events something different, take a For a culture fix, see one of the on offer in New Zealand’s walking foodie tour and get a daily cultural performances at largest city. behind-the-scenes look at some Auckland Museum and walk of Auckland’s hidden gems. through the largest collection Choose from hundreds of cafés of Māori and Pacific Island and restaurants in the city’s best Britomart and Ponsonby both taonga (treasures) in the world, dining precincts, from casual double as two of the city’s best or wander among more than foodie hot spots to fine dining shopping spots, home to local 15,000 artworks at Auckland Art restaurants led by internationally and international designer Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. If you crave acclaimed chefs. Dine by the boutiques, as well as top beauty a little adventure, SkyJump off or water’s edge at Viaduct Harbour and lifestyle labels. You’ll SkyWalk around the , or Wynyard Quarter, or try one of find more high-end shopping or bungy jump off the Auckland the stylish eateries in Britomart in nearby High Street and its Harbour Bridge. and Federal Street. Just minutes surrounding laneways, or fashion

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If you have some spare time at The Vineyard Café. There’s even Butterfly Creek also has an the end of your visit, or you’ve a special kids’ menu, a nice touch area full of cute farm animals, a Around got time between flights, check for such a prestigious winery. dinosaur kingdom attraction and out the huge range of activities The cellar door is also open a room full of creepy crawlies. Auckland and attractions close to Auckland daily for wine tastings, sales and Airport. Even if you’re not staying winery tours. After a quick round of mini-golf – out that way, the fun is all just 40 a hit with any age – finish the day Airport minutes from the city centre. Next stop: Butterfly Creek. One with a dose of adrenaline with minute you’re surrounded by paintball or go karting. They’re Start the day at Rainbow’s End, hundreds of brightly coloured both suitable for pros and total New Zealand’s most popular wings in the tropical butterfly beginners, with different go kart family theme park. There’s heaps house, moments later you’re tracks and themed paintball of variety, from favourites like getting an up-close look at two fields. If you time it right, you the log flume and dodgem cars half-tonne saltwater crocs. might even get to do both. to more thrilling rides, including the corkscrew rollercoaster, Stratosfear and the aptly named Fear Fall. The Kidz Kingdom is great for younger ones, with rides and activities for children eight years old and under. After a few hours of fun at Rainbow’s End, head to Villa Maria, New Zealand’s most awarded winery, for lunch at Rainbow’s End, Manukau

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Auckland fast facts

Rangitoto Island, Waitemata Harbour • New Zealand Māori call bodies of water – the Pacific • The city’s striking natural Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, Ocean on the east coast and the beauty and vibrant urban a maiden desired by 100 lovers. Tasman Sea on the west coast. lifestyle combine to make it one It was a land fought over for its The Auckland region has 29,000 of the most desirable places forested hills, fertile soils and kilometres of coastline, with in the world to live or visit. harbours full of seafood. hundreds of beaches within easy Auckland is rated the third most reach. liveable city in the world on the • Auckland is home to around Mercer Quality of Living Survey one third of New Zealand’s • Auckland’s landscape is (2015). population – approximately dotted with 48 volcanic cones. 1.5 million in the greater The largest and most iconic is • Auckland has more than 6000 Auckland area. Rangitoto Island, Auckland’s hotel rooms in the central city youngest volcano and New alone. • This is one of the few cities Zealand’s youngest landform, in the world bordered by two which emerged from the water harbours on two separate major approximately 600 years ago.

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• The magnificent Hauraki Gulf communities from Marine Park encompasses an around the globe. With a incredible 1.2 million hectares large number of Pacific Island of sea, coast and more than cultures, it is also the world’s 50 islands. Many islands are largest Polynesian city. easily accessible by ferry from downtown, including Waiheke, • Auckland’s northern and Rangitoto, Motutapu, Tiritiri eastern beaches are golden, Matangi and Rotoroa. while the black sands of the west coast’s rugged surf • , on the beaches tell of the land’s city’s doorstep, is the largest volcanic origins. marina in the Southern Hemisphere. • The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has more than 16,000 • A large section of Auckland hectares of lush rainforest, city’s waterfront area is actually waterfalls and sweeping reclaimed land, developed in coastline, and over 250 the late 19th and early 20th kilometres of walking tracks. centuries. Today, this land is home to some of the city’s • A kiwi is New Zealand’s native best shopping, dining and bird and a fruit. New Zealanders entertainment precincts. have been called Kiwis themselves since the nickname • Auckland is one of the most was bestowed by Australian multicultural cities in the world, soldiers in the First World War. home to more than 200 ethnic Waiheke Island, Hauraki Gulf

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4th 5th Top 10 Top 10 Condé Nast Traveler ranked Auckland ranked fifth most Lonely Planet named Condé Nast Traveller rated Waiheke Island fourth on innovative city in South East Waiheke Island one of the Auckland one of the top the Best Islands in the World Asia and Oceania in its 2016 top 10 destinations in the friendliest cities for 2016. List for 2016. Global Innovation Index. world to visit in its 2016 Best in Travel guide.

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