Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand is a popular destination for holidaymakers and leisure travellers. The city and its environs are renowned for their scenic beauty, with magnificent vistas of dormant volcanic mountains and picturesque valleys. The delightful scenery and accessible terrain make for a wonderful hiking excursion to explore the natural wonders of the area with a multitude of parks and nature reserves in Auckland.

There is an array of leisure activities that may be enjoyed around Auckland, offering something for everyone, from relaxed recreational activities to pulse-pounding extreme sports such as bungee jumping. Major attractions include hiking, sightseeing, mountain biking, kayaking, horseback riding, fly fishing and rafting. Visitors may also explore the city’s famed orchards and wineries and enjoy recreational pursuits like camping and rock climbing.

Like any modern city Auckland contains a wide variety of museums, art galleries, amusement parks and zoos. No trip to Auckland would be complete without a visit to the Auckland War Memorial Museum, a magnificent historical building looking over the Waitemata Harbour. New Zealanders regard the museum as a showcase of their cultural heritage, with its superb displays of native natural history, valuable Maori artifacts and a varied collection of historical treasures.


Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World is an elaborate aquarium and simulation of the Antarctic region with ice and snow where penguins frolic. Featured in immense tanks are where the visitor may view large sharks, stingrays and other denizens of the deep.

The Auckland Art Gallery is the most extensive art gallery in New Zealand, focusing on the artistic legacy of New Zealand from early Maori art and traditional landscapes from New Zealand’s past along with the modern art of the country.

When looking for suitable holiday accommodation in Auckland, Copthorne Hotel Auckland City is conveniently located and staff provide attentive service.