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Auckland - City of Sails

Viaduct Harbour
While Team New Zealand held the America's Cup, this area became established as one of Auckland's hot spots, and remains a major dining and nightlife precinct.

  • Harbour Tours
    Take a water taxi tour of the luxury marina, or a cruise or charter to explore Auckland's beautiful harbour.
  • The Tepid Baths
    Swim some laps or relax in the sauna at Auckland's famous baths, with their fully equipped gym, training pool, spa, steam room and café.
  • The New Zealand National Maritime Museum
    Check out the country's fascinating maritime history or take a cruise aboard one of the museum's fleet of historic vessels.
  • Waterfront Promenade
    A pleasant walk with brass plaques detailing the area's history, and a wide range of waterfront cafés and restaurants.
Harbour Cruises
  • Fullers Ferries
    Fullers run a two-hour coffee cruise, which takes in the harbour highlights via Devonport, Rangitoto and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World.
  • Pride of Auckland
    Explore Auckland's beautiful harbour on a sailing cruise, with a complimentary free visit to the NZ Maritime Museum.
  • NZL40
    Experience the city of sails onboard an America's Cup grand prix racer.
Tamaki Drive
Heading east, Tamaki Drive offers a scenic journey along the city's waterfront, linking a series of swimming beaches and providing a popular venue for joggers, walkers and rollerbladers.

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