Due to the hundreds of yachts dotting its two busy harbours, Auckland is popularly called the ‘City of Sails’. The Cross Harbour Swim, a yearly summer event, is a popular sports activity.

Within the city, Otara’s and Avondale’s famous flea markets provide colourful shopping experiences. For the culturally inclined, the Auckland Town Hall and Aotea Centre host conferences and cultural events such as theatre, kapa haka and opera.

The city surroundings offer a variety of tourism options, from the volcano on Rangitoto Island—Auckland’s most iconic natural feature—to the snow-capped peak of the nearby Mt. Ruapehu, the Waitomo caves and even a visit to Ngaruawahia, the home of the Maori Queen. Tour operators in Auckland offer various intense experiences, including eco-trails through rainforests or geothermal areas, and for the more adventurous, a Harley Davidson bike tour through some of the finest motorcycling roads in the world. 

Dunedin is a city of architectural masterpieces. The building styles range from Jacobean, Georgian and Italian to Gothic, Victorian and Edwardian. It has several beautiful Anglican and Ca...

The Te Arawa people of Roturoa are famous for their hospitality. Consequently, visitors to this city can glimpse performances and displays of the Māori culture and i...