Favored with a spectacular landscape, Auckland's harbors, bays, mountains and forests dominate the views and often steal the show from this cosmopolitan and friendly city. Surrounded by water, Auckland's harbors are the much-celebrated symbol of its public face, but it is the Kiwi enviable outdoor lifestyle that defines its very essence and makes it one of the top cities in the world to live.
If your time in Auckland will be short, make sure you manage to squeeze in at least some of the following places of interest and activities on your holiday vacation:
- Start your sightseeing tour of Auckland with a ride to the top of the 1,082-ft Sky Tower (the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere). A fabulous 360-degree view of the city from one of the observation levels will be your reward. Then try a sky jump (somewhere between a parachute dive and a bungee jump) off the Sky Tower.
- Take a climbing tour of the Harbor Bridge and get a panoramic view of the city. For the ultimate adrenalin pumping adventure, try a bungee jump from the bridge.
- Sail the Auckland Harbor, take the helm or just sit back, relax and watch the picture perfect views over a romantic dinner cruise.
- Tour one of Auckland’s most famous landmarks, Mount Eden, an extinct volcano summit with 3 craters. The views here are free and offer some of the best views of the city, the harbor and neighboring islands.
- Tucked into Mount Eden is the five acre Mt Eden Gardens, a beautifully landscaped botanical garden of native and exotic trees, a large collection of plants and waterfalls in the heart of the city.
- Explore the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park. Situated on a 62,000 year old volcano with fabulous views of the harbors, it houses formal gardens, a sculpture walk, the Winter Gardens and the imposing Auckland Museum.
- Stroll Auckland's picturesque neighborhoods and get a feel for the sights, sounds and flavors that are the heart and soul of everyday life. Here you can find architecturally varied cityscapes, historic sites, trendy boutiques, world-class restaurants, upscale shopping, galleries, antique shops, open-air cafes and bars.
- With 28 beaches within the Auckland area and more than 100 beaches within an hour drive from Auckland, there is no excuse to miss out on sun worshipping and people-watching.
- Make a splash and ride the wild waves to some of the best surfing and paragliding in New Zealand.
- With extensive miles of coastline, take a scuba diving or snorkeling tour of the underwater world of reefs and exotic marine life.
- Get close to nature with a guided tour of the lush rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges. Explore Maori carvings, giant tree ferns, waterfalls, and indigenous flora and fauna.
- Take a boat trip to see the magnificent pods of whales and dolphins in the Hauraki Gulf.
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