Auckland - New Zealand’s trendy harbour city

Fly into Auckland and not only will you enjoy a city full of galleries, museums, restaurants, parks and markets, but you will have direct access to some incredible spots in New Zealand’s North Island. Brightsun Travel has some amazing luxury holidays to Auckland so that you can experience everything the city and its spectacular surrounding landscapes have to offer. Just 40 minutes from Auckland by ferry and you could be lazing on white sandy beaches on the beautiful Waiheke Island, and spotting dolphins and whales in its oceans. Alternatively, head to Cable Bay Vineyards and taste some world-class wines coming out of the country. Take a day trip to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and you could experience a true wilderness in New Zealand, and roam ancient forests. Head north to the Goat Island Marine Reserve and you could dive with orcas and dolphins. And last but not least, from Auckland you could access two of New Zealand’s prime attractions, the Bay of Islands and the Bay of Plenty. The Bay of Plenty is one of New Zealand’s sunniest places, offering beaches and smoking volcanoes. And the Bay of Islands has 150 islands to explore, with spectacular untouched landscapes.

But stay a while in the city and you could have a fantastic city break in New Zealand. You could start your city tour at the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere, the incredible Sky Tower. Then on to Auckland’s food scene. Auckland is a food lover’s dream. Not only is the city full of fantastic markets, like the Auckland Fish Market and Parnell Farmer’s Market, but, in trendy neighbourhoods like Ponsonby, you will find streets lined with cafes and restaurants. Art lovers could head to the Auckland Art Gallery and explore a fantastic collection of portraits of Maori leaders. Or, take a day trip to the Auckland Museum and explore exhibits covering Auckland’s cultural, geographic and historical landscapes. Finally, end your city tour in the Auckland Domain, a park that covers 80 hectares of ground in the city, and make the most of its beautiful gardens and sports fields. Brightsun Travel has a wide range of cheap holidays to Auckland, covering the city’s highlights, and taking you into the heart of New Zealand’s North Island.