New Zealand's largest city,
    cultural and economic center,
    and the world's sailing capital.

AUCKLAND'S WATERFRONT & SKY TOWER.

Attractions in Auckland: The City of Sails offers visitors world-class museums, shopping, restaurants, parks, 48 volcanic hills, a lively waterfront, Sky City and the Sky Tower, harbor cruises, sophisticated neighborhoods like Parnell, inland touring, and great oceanside golf.

DOWNTOWN AUCKLAND COMES ALIVE AT NIGHT
WITH CASINOS, RESTAURANTS, AND NIGHTCLUBS.

Home at First Lodgings: Top quality bed and breakfast inns in quiet, convenient locations within easy reach of bustling downtown Auckland.

DEVONPORT INN—
ELEGANT LODGING,
TRANQUIL REFUGE

Getting to/from Auckland: Home at First guests will travel by rental car, or via international and domestic flights to/from Auckland Airport.

AUCKLAND AIRPORT

Getting around Auckland: One-third of New Zealand's population of just under four million lives in the Auckland area. Roads here are often crowded, and parking is at a premium. Use of buses, ferries, and taxis eliminates driving and parking stress. Use of a rental car permits flexibility and independence for touring the Auckland region—especially for those wanting to stop and enjoy the scenery, and explore small, out-of-the-way places.

AUCKLAND HARBOUR FERRY
DEPARTING DEVONPORT

Attractions in Auckland Harbour: Laid-back Waiheke Island—35 minutes by ferry east of Auckland—offers numerous casual restaurants, art galleries, music festivals, beaches, boutique wineries, and ever-present scenic views. Several tour companies offer daily guided travel around the island, with stops for wine tasting. Renting a car on the island is also possible.
        Beyond Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, several other island destinations reachable by ferry from Auckland attract visitors for bird watching, volcano exploration, hiking and nature walking.

WAIHEKE ISLAND VINEYARD            
Photo copyright © Bob Ecker

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