New Zealand / NORTH ISLAND AND AUCKLAND

Cosmopolitan Auckland , with its Polynesian ambience and majestic harbour , offers world-class shopping , buzzing waterfront precincts lined with restaurants and a vibrant arts and culture scene . Try out your sailing skills on the harbour , visit the quirky shops of Parnell and do some wine-tasting on Waiheke Island .

Brigham St

Shelly Beach Rd

Jervois Rd hern Motorway

Ponsonby Rd

Richmond Rd

College Hill

Franklin Rd

Picton St

Ponsonby Rd

Saint Marys Bay

Auckland

Wellington St

Hepbum St

Western Park

Great North Rd

Northern Motorway

Hopetoun St

Madden St

Fanshawe St

Victoria Park

Newton Rd

Victoria St West

Union St

Cook St

Viaduct Basin

Skytower

Nelson St Nelson St

Pitt St

Vincent St

Karangahape Rd

Upper Queen St

Sturdee St

Queen St

Hobson St

Wellesley St West

Albert St

Symonds St

Albert St

Victoria St West

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Quay St

Customs St West

Queen St

Wyndham St ayoral Dri ve

Mayo ral Drive

Ian McKinnon Drive

Wakefi eld St

Fort St

Shortlan d St

Kitchener St

North-Western Motorway Exit

Beach Rd

Symonds St

Grafton Rd

Grafton Rd

Quay St

Anzac Ave

Stanley St

Auckland

Sophisticated Auckland is surrounded by a myriad of sandy beaches , misty rainforests dotted with hiking trails and a glorious harbour . Add to this mix fine food and wines , local arts and crafts and interesting boutiques ( all with a Polynesian atmosphere ) and it is easy to see why Auckland is such a vibrant and enjoyable city .

Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island , the gem of the Hauraki Gulf , is only 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland . A picturesque blend of farmland , forest , beaches , rolling vineyards and olive groves , the island offers diverse activities including visiting wineries and art studios , swimming and dining at one of the local cafés or restaurants set among the vines .

Parnell

Parnell is a charming inner suburb of Auckland . Period Victorian buildings , gardens , galleries and restaurants grace the neighbourhood known for its attractive boutiques brimming with interesting wares . The Auckland Museum and the Auckland Domain , with its tranquil park of immaculately manicured gardens , are close by .

Waitakere Ranges

The beautiful Waitakere Ranges Regional Park includes more than 16,000 hectares of native rainforest and coastline . The 250 kilometres of walking and tramping tracks provide access to beaches with sweeping vistas , gouged rocky outcrops , streams , waterfalls and farms overlooking the wild west coast .

3 Day Auckland City Stay Independent

Auckland is New Zealand ’ s largest city ; it is also the largest Polynesian city in the world . Auckland ’ s diverse landscape , including 48 volcanoes and panoramic views , provides countless opportunities to get immersed in nature .

In the west , lush native rainforest plunges down the hills to meet the sea on dramatic black sand beaches , while the east coast offers golden sand beaches . To the north , the rolling hills of wine country meet stunning coastlines , and in the south you ’ ll find picturesque country gardens , unspoiled forest and tranquil bays .

Sitting on the Hauraki Gulf , Auckland is home to a multitude of remarkable islands . Walk to the summit of Rangitoto , the black lava volcanic island or enjoy worldclass wine tasting and fine cuisine on Waiheke Island .

Package includes : 2 nights of accommodation , arrival airport transfer , Auckland city and west coast tour , Auckland Harbour sailing trip .

From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. www . andersonvacations . ca