New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, is known as the "City of Sails". Home of the Americas' Cup, it is also the largest Polynesian City in the world. Auckland is your gateway to the North Island and the rest of New Zealand.

From Auckland you can explore the beautiful islands of the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke, Rangitoto, Kawau, Great Barrier, and many more with a wide range of full day and half day trips departing from the port located in Auckland's Downtown area. Sailing, fishing, cruises and maritime activities abound in this beautiful city, placed between two harbours, the sparkling Waitemata on the Pacific Ocean, the Manukau on the Tasman Sea. The Wild West coast of Auckland offers spectacular surf beaches, with wonderful nature tours in the surrounding native forest areas.

A city of diverse cultures the traveller is offered an abundance of café's, restaurants, nightlife to cater to your budget. The hottest place in Auckland for the new millennium is the stunning new waterfront development "The Americas Cup Village". This superb area is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars and was developed to showcase Auckland's beautiful waterfront and help New Zealand to successfully defend the 2000 Americas Cup Yacht Racing Regatta.