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Contents

Contents Auckland at a Glance...........................................................................02 Events Calendar....................................................................................06 Jasons Recommends What’s Hot....................................................................................... 10 24 Hours in Auckland.................................................................... 14 Best of Auckland for Groups....................................................... 16 In the Spotlight Christmas in the City .................................................................... 18 Activities..................................................................................................20 Dining .....................................................................................................30 Shopping................................................................................................ 32 Health & Beauty....................................................................................34 Accommodation................................................................................... 36 Transport & Rentals..............................................................................38 Around Auckland..................................................................................44 Auckland Airport...................................................................................54 Useful Information............................................................................... 56 Auckland Maps................................................................... 4-5 & 58-60

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Auckland at a Glance

Welcome to Auckland – the City of Sails.

The beautiful Waitemata and Manukau Harbours, together with the scenic Hauraki Gulf Islands, provide a spectacular backdrop to cosmopolitan Auckland. Make the most of your stay in New Zealand’s largest city by keeping your Auckland What’s On close at hand. It contains information on all the latest events, as well as easy-to-use maps, great ideas for sightseeing and activities, and useful information to help with all your accommodation, shopping, dining and transport needs.

Auckland at a Glance Auckland City Find your bearings and enjoy the amazing view from the top of the Sky Tower, then head to High Street for its chic café culture and boutique shopping.

Brush up on our fascinating history at Auckland’s War Memorial Museum, or take a drive along the waterfront toward Mission Bay. If you have an afternoon to spare then take in Kelly Tarton’s Sealife Aquarium enroute, before tucking in to some delicious fish and chips on the beach.

West Auckland Enjoy a short walk or a full day hike in the lush Waitakere Ranges or take a refreshing stroll on one of Auckland’s rugged west coast beaches. Linger over a glass of wine with lunch at one of the numerous wineries.

North Shore Quaint Devonport, with its antique stores and icecream bars, is a short ferry ride across the harbour and perfect for the kids, or head over the Harbour Bridge for high-end shopping at Takapuna. Venture further north to Warkworth’s lovely riverside cafés, or experience Matakana’s bustling Saturday market.

South Auckland Experience Manukau’s vibrant Polynesian flavour at Otara Markets, or take on the exciting theme park rides at Rainbow’s End or the more sedate Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Hauraki Gulf Islands The islands of Rangitoto and Waiheke are great options for day excursions. Ferries depart regularly from Quay Street Ferry terminal.

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Auckland Region Auckland stretches from the coastal communities of Orewa and Whangaparaoa in the north, through the North Shore with its sandy shoreline and great shopping to the wild beaches and rugged Waitakere Ranges in the west. Bustling Manukau, known for its vibrant Polynesian character, lies to the south.

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Auckland’s Marine Playground Offshore, Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf islands are a scenic delight, with a host of leisure options from bushwalks and hot springs on remote Great Barrier Island, to vineyard visits and sandy beaches on Waiheke.

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Events, Gigs, Festivals

December

25 Dec: Christmas Day (Public Holiday) Family Event

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Theatre

The Vodafone Season of A Christmas Carol

Give and You Shall Receive - MOTAT

Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with MOTAT. We will use your admission fee to pay for a child’s gift to help Auckland families in need this Christmas. All gifts will be given to Auckland City Mission and Variety – The Children’s Charity, on behalf of MOTAT visitors.

3-7 Dec A dazzling retelling of Dickens’ classic yuletide tale, perfect for family celebrations and festive treats.

MOTAT – Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland. www.motat.org.nz

ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre.

Sport

Family Event

Twilight Magic – A Christmas Fayre

6 Dec

When the ambiance of a Victorian village and the bonhomie of its villagers combines with candlelight and carols, a magical twilight is inevitable. Bring your friends and family and indulge in a spot of Christmas shopping at our craft stalls.

Enjoy some delicious tasty treats and sing a few Christmas carols. 6-9pm.

Howick Historic Village, Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. www.fencible.org.nz

The State Harbour Crossing 07 Dec The State Harbour Crossing is a 2.9km swim across Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. It is the second of six events in the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series and is for individuals with swimming experience who have trained to complete this event. www.oceanswim.co.nz/ event/harbour-crossing

Exhibition

Light Show

Until 8 Feb

Bringing together some of the most visually stimulating artworks created using different forms of light.

Auckland Art Gallery.

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26 Dec:11 Boxing November Day (Public Armistice Holiday) Day Family Event

Summer in the Square

8-20 Dec

To celebrate the warm weather Auckland Live invites you to enjoy Summer in the Square. Over two weeks, Aotea Square comes alive with an eclectic free programme of theatre, dance, live music, big games and weekend markets. Take a break from the Christmas madness while the kids play in sandpits rebuilt using NZ Opera sets. Old and young can try their luck in the pallet maze and everyone’s welcome to lay back in a deck chair and enjoy one of our daily lunch time concerts.

On Friday and Saturday evenings Summer in the Square becomes the home to markets, food stalls and of course the much loved Bandstand Under the Stars, where Aucklanders learnt to dance the night away to phenomenal live orchestras for the past two years. www.aucklandlive.co.nz Aotea Square, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD.

Special Event

Raggamuffin Music Festival

13 Dec

British reggae royalty UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue, Jamaican star Chronixx and American hip-hop legends Ice Cube and Cypress Hill headline New Zealand’s premium reggae and urban festival Raggamuffin VIII in Auckland. Featuring two stages, the festival line-up also includes Pacific reggae artist Fiji and Jamaican leading lady Etana. They’re joined by top-shelf Kiwi acts including Katchafire, House of Shem, Che Fu & The Kratez, Sons of Zion, Aaradhna with full band, P-Money, Sammy Johnson featuring Brownhill and Tomorrow People. Raggamuffin VIII will also feature a vibrant village market area, with entertainment curated by JAfA MAfiA Crew.

The Trusts Arena. www.ticketmaster.co.nz www.raggamuffin.co.nz

Sport

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Music

Christmas at the Proms 10, 11, 15-17 Dec

The Wellington Phoenix take on the Central Coast Mariners.

We combine Christmas and the Last Night of the Proms into a gala concert, full of famous Christmas carols and songs, skits and jokes with even an appearance from Santa Claus and his little elves. Tickets cost $32 and include lunch after the show.

www.edenpark.co.nz

To book call 0508 266 237. www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

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December

13 Dec: Shirley Maclaine

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Family

MOTAT Nights, Christmas Lights

Celebrate the Christmas magic with MOTAT Nights, Christmas Lights! Entry is only a $2 gold coin donation, with all proceeds going towards children’s’ gifts for charity. Bring along the family to experience the magical festivities, take a night time tram ride and support those in need this Christmas. 8pm-11pm.

MOTAT – Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland. www.motat.org.nz

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Special Event

Christmas in the Park

Gather your friends and family for a magical night under the stars and enjoy an evening of star-studded entertainment and fabulous fireworks at the happiest night of the year!

This year, Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park is proudly supporting Youthline. 7.30-10pm. www.christmasinthepark.co.nz

Music

An evening with Shirley Maclaine

13 Dec

Actor, dancer, director, author, activist, legend. Shirley MacLaine has forged a powerhouse presence on the world stage that spans seven decades. With her razor sharp wit and scintillating insights into the brightest stars and deepest secrets of American showbiz, an intimate evening with this multiaward-winning icon of stage, screen and beyond is a headspinning journey from the golden age of Hollywood to the modern celebrity era of Oprah and “Glee”.

The Civic, Auckland.

Music

Sol3 Mio Christmas in the Vines 21 Dec Chill out with a glass of wine and enjoy the seasonal music presented by opera sensations, Sol3 Mio at Auckland’s Villa Maria Estate Winery

Tickets from www.ticketmaster.co.nz

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21 Dec

Music

Jethro Tull

The concert will be “best of”, featuring hits including Thick As A Brick, Living In The Past, Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, Bouree, new album Homo Erraticus and more. The threeconcert tour caps a busy year of touring and a new album by the 60-million album selling Grammy award-winning rockers.

The Civic, Auckland CBD. Tickets from Ticketmaster.

Special Event

Boxing Day Races 26 Dec Running for over 150 years, Ellerslie’s Boxing Day Races are an institution.

This event is the beginning of The New Zealand Herald Christmas Carnival and is always a brilliant day of high fashion, entertainment, socialising and the very best in thoroughbred racing.

Ellerslie Racecourse. www.ellerslie.co.nz

Special Event

Highlife New Year’s Eve Party 31 Dec Join New Zealand’s most exclusive New Year’s Eve party at Stonyridge Vineyard on Auckland’s beautiful Waiheke Island.

Revel in the occasion with DJ’s, live acts, dancers, performers, tasty gourmet food, premium beverages and a heart-stopping New Year’s Eve fireworks display to ignite 2015!

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Arts

WOW® World of Wearable Art™

21 Nov22 Mar

Art and fashion collide in a world-first, exclusive to Auckland Museum. Get up close with WOW® World of WearableArt™ in what is arguably New Zealand’s most creative exhibition. This is your first and only chance to experience the magic up close, before it embarks on a worldwide tour. This brand new exhibition showcases some of the most amazing WOW® garments, selected from the vast portfolio of previous years competition winners.

Auckland Museum.

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SkyJump – New Zealand’s Highest Jump Leap off Auckland’s famous Sky Tower – 192 metres straight down. Sky Jump is one of Auckland’s unmissable experiences. Rush through the air at around 85kph, falling for around 11 seconds. SkyJump is safe and comfortable. There is no hanging around upside down, and you’ll land gently on your feet in the SkyCity Plaza below.

Sky Tower, Cr Victoria and Federal Sts, CBD Phone 0800 SKYJUMP www.skyjump.co.nz

Auckland Botanic Gardens Just 20 minutes from the city, the Auckland Botanic Gardens is a great day escape for locals and visitors alike.

December is a wonderful time to enjoy a colourful visit to the gardens. Spot fantastic splashes of colour in blossom valley, and in our African garden. With something always in bloom it is a great place to bring the family for a picnic or a wander through the gardens.

102 Hill Road, Manurewa Phone 09 267 1457 www.aucklandbotanicgardens.co.nz

Explore Island Hop: Rangitoto, Motutapu & Waiheke Discover the islands of the Hauraki Gulf with this hop on hop off pass. Explore the volcanic landscape and scenery on Rangitoto, the extensive walks and history on Motutapu and all the adventure, food and wine that Waiheke has to offer. See our website for full timetable.

Departs Auckland Saturdays & Sundays Phone 0800 000 469 www.exploregroup.co.nz

Dangerous Duties trail December 2014

From navigating the ocean to tackling rough weather, kids can discover the dangers of the sea with a special trail through the Maritime Museum. Suitable for explorers aged 4–12, they’ll even get a prize from the Museum gift shop when they complete the adventure. Dangers of the Sea trail: $5 per child, FREE entry for adults if you live in Auckland.

New Zealand Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour. Phone 09 373 0800 www.maritimemuseum.co.nz

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Light Show at Auckland Art Gallery Spilling over two floors of the awardwinning gallery, the exhibition is the first major presentation of international lightbased art to be seen in New Zealand and offers an immersive and multi-sensory experience. Light Show brings together some of the most visually stimulating artworks created using different forms of light, from atmospheric installations to intangible sculptures. Experience light in all of its spatial and sensory forms.

Auckland Art Gallery, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts. www.aucklandartgallery.com

The cubic structural evolution project. On now!

The ever-popular LEGO-based interactive arts project comes to Auckland! The cubic structural evolution project is a hands-on art installation by Danish-Icelandic artist, Olafur Eliasson.

Comprising thousands of pieces of white LEGO bricks scattered on a 12-metrelong table, Gallery visitors of all ages are invited to become ‘architects’ and create endlessly re-forming structures limited only by the imagination. FREE. nharth_21C_MediaPreview_260

Auckland Art Gallery, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts. www.aucklandartgallery.com

The Great Christmas Giveback, Stardome This December, Stardome is embracing the spirit of giving by giving back to our customers and two important, local charities. Bring along an item to donate to Auckland City Mission or Auckland SPCA and you’ll get into a Stardome show for $5. (excludes Tuesday night shows and special events). Auckland City Mission provides services and support to Aucklanders in desperate need. Auckland SPCA has been a voice for animal welfare.

Stardome, One Tree Hill Domain Phone 09 624 1246. www.stardome.org.nz

Love Your Mountain Day 7 December

Enjoy a car-free open day on Maungawhau/Mt Eden to celebrate Auckland’s volcanic heritage. Bring the family for free activities including guided walks, a discovery trail, a mass walk to the crater rim, music and traditional Māori arts. Government House grounds and Eden Garden will also be open free of charge. Hosted by the Friends of Maungawhau, 10am to 4pm.

250 Mt Eden Road. www.maungawhau.co.nz/events

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24 hours in Auckland

You’ve arrived in one of the world’s most liveable cities, but you only have 24 hours, or less, to visit? Auckland’s vibrant city style and marine playground has so much to offer, so where should you start? Never fear, here’s our recommendations of what’s good to see and do in and around Auckland for the short time you’re here.

Morning

There’s no better way to start 8.30 am your stay in the City of Sails

than heading out on the water.

Take a Fullers Ferry to the

charming seaside village of Devonport (buy a return ticket, the journey lasts 12 minutes and departs every half hour). As you approach Devonport, look out to the twin hills, these are Mt Victoria and North Head. If you were to spend a day here, you could climb them and explore the First World War bunkers hidden in the hills. Have a coffee at Manuka, then browse the wares of the boutique shops.

Phone 09 367 9111. www.fullers.co.nz

yourself in the unique 10.30 am surrounds of Auckland Zoo

Escape the city and immerse

for a couple of hours. Explore 17 hectares of naturally inspiring and awardwinning habitats, home to New Zealand’s largest collection of native and exotic species. Located just west of downtown Auckland and next to the beautiful Western Springs Reserve and Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT). Auckland Zoo is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm every day of the week.

Phone 09 360 3805. www.aucklandzoo.co.nz

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will you do? Walk the edge of the

Sky Tower, 182 metres above the hustle and bustle of Auckland city, and get a true 360-degree view with not even a handrail between you and the view. Or take a leap of adventure and jump off the edge. You can do both with SkyWalk and SkyJump packages. The friendly crew will make sure you have the time of your life, and provide photos so you can show what a daredevil you are. Afterwards, indulge in some lunch at one of the Sky Tower’s many restaurants, such as the Sky Lounge.

Phone 0800 SKYCITY. www.skycityauckland.co.nz

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Auckland is a marine playground and what better way to pm experience it all than at the Voyager Maritime Museum, home to stories, ambition, courage and exploration. Discover New Zealand’s relationship with the sea and see how this has shaped our nation’s identity. Take a look at one of the exhibitions and explore our diverse maritime history, or experience Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour aboard a heritage sailing vessel.

Phone: 09 737 0800. www.maritimemuseum.co.nz

Evening to 68 Parnell Road in the 6.00 Head suburb of Parnell, close to the

pm city, where you’ll find the newly opened Thai Chef’s Restaurant.

Taste authentic Thai dishes prepared fresh in relaxed surroundings. Bring your friends along and experience dining family style. Seating is available for up to 18 people in a private function area if you have a larger group. The chain of Thai Chef’s restaurants recently received the Thai Select Premium award, which certifies that the food, service and atmosphere is authentic and rated five stars for excellence.

Phone 09 354 3489. www.thaichef.co.nz

to MOTAT after dinner to 8.00 Head celebrate the magic of Christmas

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with MOTAT Nights, Christmas Lights. Sparkling lights, live entertainment, tram rides, Christmas displays and Christmas treats, provide the scene for a truly magical evening with your family and friends in the lead up to Christmas. Entry is only a $2 gold coin donation, with all proceeds going towards children’s’ gifts for charity. www.motat.org.nz (8pm-11pm, 12-14, 19-24 December dates only)

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has to offer for groups All the best travel memories are those shared with friends, family or other like-minded souls. So gather your mates and loved ones together, because we’ve selected the best of what Auckland has to offer for group visits.

Explore Group Spend a day out on the water with Explore Group. Have fun helping crew an America’s Cup sailing yacht, where you and your friends can be as hands-on as you like, and no experience is necessary.

Or make your way to the sandy beaches and world-class vineyards of Waiheke Island under sail with a Waiheke Sailing Experience. Get involved or sit back and relax as your enthusiastic crew shares their knowledge of the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland. Includes a return ferry ticket.

Contact details: Phone: 0800 397 567 Email: info@exploregroup.co.nz www.exploregroup.co.nz

Odyssey Sensory Maze Head to Odyssey Sensory Maze, Auckland’s newest tourist attraction right in the heart of Auckland CBD. Go on a journey that will invigorate, indulge and challenge your senses as you travel through 13 different zones with special lighting effects, illusions, unusual sounds and darker challenging spaces. Allow 20 minutes for your Odyssey experience, which is great family entertainment and suitable for children aged 8 and above.

Contact details: Phone: 09 365 1145.

Email: info@odysseysensorymaze.co.nz www.odysseysensorymaze.co.nz

Auckland Zoo Bring the whole family along to Auckland Zoo for a great day out for all ages. The zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand.

Make sure you visit the newest addition to the zoo, Te Wao Nui, which houses more than 50 of New Zealand’s natural treasures. Check out the behind the scenes experiences, animal encounters, safari nights, photography workshops and special events, and have fun discovering the zoo with your friends.

Contact details: Phone: 09 360 3805.

Email: info@aucklandzoo.co.nz www.aucklandzoo.co.nz

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Head to the Botanic Gardens and you’ll be in for a treat, whether or not you have green fingers! Get up close to more than 10,000 plants from around the world, and be inspired with planting ideas for your own garden.

Guided walks are available on Wednesdays, and group walks can be booked to see the seasonal highlights of the gardens. Or jump on board the Wiri Rambler train, a small tractor that tows carriages on a 30 minute tour.

Contact details: Phone: 09 267 1457 Email: Botanic.Gardens@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz www.aucklandbotanicgardens.co.nz

Art Gallery Discover Auckland Art Gallery’s fantastic collection of more than 15,000 artworks.

Located right in the heart of the city, group tours are available so get your friends together for a look around. Browse through the collection of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art, and works by Maori and Pacific Island artists, as well as international painting, sculpture and print collections. There is always something to do at the gallery, with exhibitions, talks, performances and children’s activities.

Contact details: Phone: 09 379 1349 Email: gallery@aucklandartgallery.govt.nz www.aucklandartgallery.com

Blastacars Drift Karts Head to Henderson for the ultimate karting experience with Blastacars Auckland. Not to be confused with regular go karts, these are purpose built, powerful karts. Coupled with custom tracks, we create an experience all about sliding sideways. Blastacars is the perfect activity for groups and can have up to 12 karts racing at once. Ask about our unique race format options and and deals to suit. Private BBQ and dining areas are available to enjoy with your group booking.

Contact details: Phone: 09 837 5572 Email: auckland@blastacars.co.nz www.blastacars.co.nz

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If you have high expectations of Auckland in December, you’re right. There are a multitude of free Christmas events that are well worth catching. Supported by Auckland Council and the community, these events offer something for everyone: Santa parades, carol singing, Christmas lights, galas and more. In true Kiwi style, the emphasis is on being outdoors to eat, play and be merry.

The happiest event on the Kiwi Christmas calendar – also the biggest outdoor extravaganza in this category – is the Coca -Cola Christmas in the Park (December 13 at Auckland Domain). The show has it all – bright lights, big stars, fireworks and Santa Claus – and it is free! Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with friends and family, performances by the country’s top entertainers and a fun night of carol singing.

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Say hello to Auckland’s iconic and giant Santa at Queen St at the Whitcoull’s building corner. The 18-metre festive figure may have been called “creepy” by some, but has been a part of Auckland’s seasonal celebrations since 1960 and still much loved.

You could be a Santa yourself for a day by running or walking the Great KidsCan Santa Run (December 3). Hosted in 18 venues around the country, four of which are in Auckland, this 2-3 kilometre fun run is a major fundraiser for KidsCan Charity. Santa suits are provided as part of the entry fee, although getting innovative in dressing is encouraged – having fun is a critical requirement of this race!

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It wouldn’t be a Kiwi Christmas if a beach was not in sight. Don your jandals and set out to explore the Takapuna Beach Christmas Market (December 11) at the bustling Hustmere Rd in the city’s North Shore. Take the whole family to this event for an evening of market stalls, great food, entertainment and free kids activities.

Spend the better part of the evening shopping and playing to your hearts content, and then snuggle up with family and friends to watch a hilarious Christmas movie.

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For something unique, the Victorian setting of Howick Historic Village’s Twilight Magic – A Christmas Fayre (December 6) promises to live up to expectations. You can indulge in a spot of shopping at the craft stalls, enjoy delicious fare and sing a few carols by candlelight.

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If you want to see the yuletide magic come to life, visit Franklin Road in Ponsonby for its stunning display of lights and decorations (December 1). While there are plenty of streets around Auckland where you can see Christmas lights, no one does it better than Franklin Road. The sparkling lights at MOTAT are another big attraction at this time of the year. Its annual MOTAT Nights, Christmas Lights (every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from December 12) will see visitors enjoy lights, live entertainment, tram rides, Christmas displays and Christmas treats. Entry is only a $2 gold coin donation with all proceeds going towards children’s gifts for charity.

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Auckland offers a host of activities and adventures, from sophisticated museums, galleries and sightseeing attractions, to urban adventures, harbour cruises, scenic offshore islands and award-winning wineries.

Down at the waterfront, the Viaduct Harbour is a good place to begin exploring. Take in the harbour highlights on a cruise, help sail an authentic America’s Cup yacht, or catch a ferry to one of the Hauraki Gulf islands. Head uptown and you can ride the lift to the top of the Sky Tower – the Southern Hemisphere’s highest – for magnificent views of the city and harbour, or raise your heart-rate with a SkyWalk® or SkyJump®. The city’s landmark Harbour Bridge has more adventure options to tempt the daredevils, including a bridge climb and the world’s first bridge bungy.

Culture vultures will find themselves at home in the city’s sophisticated galleries and museums. You can browse New Zealand’s largest collection of art at the Auckland Art Gallery, view the rare Maori taonga (treasures) at Auckland Museum, go sailing on a heritage vessel at Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum or ride the historic tram at the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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There are plenty of family attractions to keep you busy. Join a guided tour of the Botanic Gardens, watch the sharks being fed at Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium, get up close to the animals at the Auckland Zoo, enjoy the latest amusement rides at Rainbow’s End or head north to see an authentic kiwi farm show at SheepWorld. Further afield, you’ll find bushwalks, surf beaches, historic villages and award-winning wineries.

Adventure options to tempt the daredevils, including a bridge climb and the world’s first bridge bungy.

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Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Phone 0800 397 567 info@exploregroup.co.nz www.exploregroup.co.nz Join us for a two hour sailing experience where you can take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back relax and enjoy the action as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. Our America’s Cup yachts offer everyone the unique opportunity to sail these grand prix racing machines, once part of the action of the worlds’ oldest active sports trophy.

Price: Adult $160, Child $115 Duration: Allow 2 hours.

Opening hours: Departing daily Nov-March, 11am or 2pm.

April-Oct, 1pm.

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Auckland Art Gallery, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland. www.aucklandartgallery.com The third of five special ticketed events held over Light Show’s season. From 6–9pm, take in the spectacular Light Show and unwind with an accompanying programme of live music and George FM DJ. Nibbles and beverages are also available to purchase.

Tuesday 9 December 6–9pm.

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Auckland Art Gallery, Daily Gallery Tours Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets.

Phone 09 379 1349 www.aucklandartgallery.com Explore New Zealand through the eyes of artists as you are guided around Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

There’s plenty to see, including historic paintings dating from the 1800s to contemporary sculpture from today’s practising artists. Learn about key artworks and artists in the collection and gain insight to the history and expansion of the World Building of the Year, as you are shown through the Gallery by our knowledgeable and friendly volunteer guides.

Price: Free. Tour Times: 11.30am & 1.30pm daily.

Auckland Bridge Bungy Westhaven Drive, Herne Bay, Auckland Phone 0800 4625 462 auckland@bungy.co.nz www.bungy.co.nz Auckland is home to the World’s First Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump, operated by the bungy originals – AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. Enjoy exclusive access to the bridge, walk to our specially-constructed ‘Bungy pod’, and build up the courage to leap out over the Waitemata. Opt for a water touch for the ultimate thrill.

Located just five minutes from downtown Auckland.

Free transport available.

Price: Adult $160, NZ Student $130, Child $120, Family (2 adults + 2 children) $450.

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Activities Westhaven Drive, Herne Bay, Auckland Phone 0800 4625 462 auckland@bungy.co.nz www.aucklandbridgeclimb.co.nz Take a 1.5hr guided adventure under, around, up and over the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge. A safe, fun and interactive way to experience Auckland from a new perspective as you learn fun facts, secrets and more.

This climb will have you wondering whether to focus on your feet or the spectacular 360-degree views. This is the only bridge climb in New Zealand. Put another way, you’ve simply got to do it!

Price: Adult $125, Student $85, Child $85, Family (2 adults + 2 children) $335. Duration: Allow 2.5 hours.

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Auckland HOP ON, HOP OFF Explorer Phone 0800 439 756 or 0800 4 EXPLORER info@explorerbus.co.nz, www.explorerbus.co.nz Visit the Big 14 attractions including Viaduct Harbour, Kelly Tarlton’s, Auckland Museum, Parnell, SKY CITY, Auckland Zoo and more with full commentary. Departs every 30 minutes; Ferry Building/Queens Wharf from 9am, Civic Theatre from 9.40am and Sky Tower from 9.45am. Free pick-up from most hotels and motels.

Price: All Day pass adult $45, child $20.

Opening hours: 9am–5pm, 7 days, throughout the year.

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Auckland Zoo Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland.

Phone 09 360 3805 info@aucklandzoo.co.nz www.aucklandzoo.co.nz Set in 17 hectares of lush parkland just five minutes from the central city, Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic species in New Zealand. Experience wildlife found nowhere else in the world – from the iconic kiwi to the prehistoric tuatara. View some of the world’s endangered species.

Price:Adult $28, Student/senior citizen $23, Child 4-14yrs $12.

Opening hours: Winter 9.30am-5pm.

Summer 9.30am-5.30pm.

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Blastacars Drift Karts 82 The Concourse, Henderson, Auckland Phone 09 837 5572 auckland@blastacars.co.nz www.blastacars.co.nz Blastacars is the ultimate karting experience. Not to be confused with regular go karts, these are purpose-built, powerful drift karts. Coupled with custom tracks, we create an experience all about sliding sideways. We have race options and deals to suit 1 to 100 racers and can have up to 12 racers at once.

Suitable for ages 8+, minimum height 1.2 metres.

Price: Rates vary depending on time. Group specials available.

Opening hours: Tues-Fri, 12pm-10pm. Weekends & public holidays, 10am-10pm.

McCahon House Museum and Artist’s Residency 67 Otitori Bay Road, French Bay, Titirangi, Auckland Ph 07 348 8818 mccahon@mccahonhouse.org.nz www.mccahonhouse.org.nz Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Waitakere Ranges, The House Museum is the former home of New Zealand’s most important 20th century artist Colin McCahon. The award-winning project features McCahon’s own unique renovations, including work painted directly onto the wall and kitchen cupboard.

The innovative interpretative audio-visual displays provide an insight into McCahon’s work in the 1950s.

Open: Wed, Sat, Sun 11am – 3pm. (Closed 22 Dec – 4 Jan).

January Hours: Wed – Sun 1pm – 6pm. Entry: Koha $5.

Museum Of Transport & Technology (MOTAT) Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs Phone 0800 668 286, enquiries@motat.org.nz www.motat.org.nz MOTAT is New Zealand’s largest transport, technology and social history museum. Fun for kids of all ages!

Enjoy free vintage tram rides, mirror maze, tactile dome, interactive science area, educational weekend and holiday programmes, a Historic Village, Araroa Tearooms, and an extensive collection of New Zealand road, rail, steam and aviation technology exhibitions.

Price: Adult $16, Student $8, Child (5-16yrs) $8, Seniors (with Gold Card) FREE. Opening hours: Daily 10am-5pm excluding Christmas Day.

New Zealand Maritime Museum Corner Quay & Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour Phone 09 373 0800, info@maritimemuseum.co.nz www.maritimemuseum.co.nz Discover the epic journeys of exploration that shaped New Zealand’s identity through the Maritime Museum’s galleries. You can join a free guided tour at 10.30am or 1pm Monday to Friday to find out more about the stories of our seafaring nation. Save some time to see Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour with a sailing aboard one of the Museum’s heritage vessels. You can sit back and enjoy the view or get amongst it and help hoist the sails! After all that excitement, relax over lunch at the Museum’s new café opening November 2014.

Price: Adult $17, Senior/Student $14, Child $8.50, Family pass $34. Opening hours: Daily 9am-5pm.

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Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand.

Set within lush parkland and just minutes from central Auckland, the Zoo is a must see for all visitors.

99 Motions Rd. Western Springs

Information +64 9 360 3805 aucklandzoo.co.nz

Odyssey Sensory Maze Lower Basement, Metro Centre, 291–297 Queen St. Phone 09 365 1145 info@odysseysensorymaze.co.nz www.odysseysensorymaze.co.nz Odyssey is an a-maze-ing journey that challenges and indulges your senses! Feel lost whilst experiencing special lighting effects, illusions, unique sounds and scents, darker challenging spaces, obstacles and strange sensations! Odyssey is truly a wonderous experience that leaves you wondering how it’s all possible.

Price: Adults $19, Students $17, Children (aged 4-12) $15, Seniors $17. Duration: 20-30 minutes.

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-10pm.

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Sheepworld Sheep & Wool Centre State Highway One (SH1) 4km North of Warkworth Phone 09 425 7444, info@sheepworld.co.nz www.sheepworldfarm.co.nz Set in 30 scenic acres, the park has a wide variety of rural and natural attractions including farm animals, eco-activities, adventure playground, plus of course the world-famous sheep dog shows. There’s also a café, shop and easy parking. For more information check out the Sheepworld website. Shows are at 11am and 2pm.

Sheepworld is fascinating and fun whatever your age, whatever the weather.

Price: Adult $27, Child (4-13yrs) $10, Senior Citizen $23.

Opening hours: 9am-5pm every day except Christmas Day.

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SKYCITY Cnr Federal & Victoria Streets, Auckland Phone 0800 759 2489, enquiries@skycity.co.nz www.skycityauckland.co.nz Located in the heart of the city, SKYCITY Auckland is home to an exciting array of over 20 restaurants, bars and cafés, the 5-star Grand Hotel, the 4-star plus SKYCITY Hotel, the spectacular Sky Tower and a worldclass casino. Have a casual drink in one of the many bars or experience award-winning dining at one of the celebrity chef restaurants.

Opening hours: 7 days from 8.30am.

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Sky Tower Cnr Federal & Victoria Streets, Auckland Phone 0800 759 2489, enquiries@skycity.co.nz www.skycityauckland.co.nz Rising 328m above Auckland with 360-degree views from three observation levels, it’s the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere. SkyJump, SkyWalk, glass floor panels, Sky Lounge Café plus two premier restaurants, ‘The Sugar Club and ‘Orbit’, all make the Sky Tower one of New Zealand’s most visited attractions. You will be amazed at what you can see and do under one roof!

Price: Total Tower Experience Pass Adult $28, Child $11 (5yrs & under free).

Opening hours: 7 days from 8.30am.

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Skydive Auckland 76 Green Road Parakai Auckland Freephone 0800 92 16 50 info@skydiveauckland.com www.skydiveauckland.com Challenge yourself to Auckland’s most exciting adventure. Take in the sites of the beautiful NZ coastline, rainforests, beaches and of course Auckland City. Skydive from heights of 9,000, 13,000 & 16,500 feet, the latter is the highest skydive jump in the North Island. 10% off the jump price when booking direct. This cannot be used in conjunction with any other off er.

Price: From $295.

SkyJump Enter Sky City Atrium & take escalator down to check-in. Phone 0800 759 586 info@skyjump.co.nz www.skyjump.co.nz Jump start your Kiwi adventure by leaping from Auckland’s Sky Tower, the tallest building in the southern hemisphere at 192 metres. Reach speeds close to 85kph in just 11 seconds. The ground rush is unbeatable and best described as base jumping, while being attached to a wire! Perfect for young and old, minimum age of 10. Photo and video packages available.

Price: Adult $225, Child $175.

Duration: Allow 45 minutes.

Opening hours: Operates daily from 10am-5.15pm.

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Activities Enter Sky City Atrium & take escalator down to check-in. Phone 0800 759 586 info@skyjump.co.nz www.skywalk.co.nz Auckland’s urban adventure will literally put you on the edge as you step outside to walk around the outside ring of the spectacular Sky Tower. Suspended high above the city on a narrow 1.2m platform, there is only a harness between you and a sheer 192m drop on either side! SkyWalk is one of New Zealand’s best adventure activities. Do you dare to SkyWalk the edge?

Price: Adult $145, Child $115.

Duration: Allow 75 minutes.

Opening hours: 10am-5pm.

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Spookers 833 Kingseat Road, Kingseat Phone 09 291 9002 www.spookers.co.nz Spookers offers New Zealand‘s number one live haunted scream park experience. You’ll be swept up by our professionally choreographed, heart pounding scare experience as you walk through theatricallythemed haunted houses and outdoor environments populated by sets, props and live actors. You’ll encounter visual, tactile and sound effects guaranteed to terrify! Strictly R16 on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Price: From Adult $25. See website for various prices.

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Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, One Tree Hill Domain Phone 09 624 1246 info@stardome.org.nz www.stardome.org.nz One of Auckland’s most popular and best-loved attractions. Experience the unique wonders of New Zealand’s night sky. Astronomy Presenters will reveal the features of the Southern Hemisphere sky constellations and tell you about its history and significance to New Zealanders. Evening visits on clear nights also include telescope viewing (weather permitting).

Let us show you the wonders of the night sky.

Price: Adult $10, Child $8. Opening hours: Planetarium shows at weekends & every evening except Monday.

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Auckland’s vibrant dining scene ranges from acclaimed wineries and al fresco cafés to bistros, bars and chic city restaurants.

Down at the city’s waterfront, the Viaduct Harbour is the perfect place to enjoy harbour views with your meal. For winery dining, try some of the award-winning vineyards to the west or north of the city or on beautiful Waiheke Island. The wine regions also have some great country cafés and breweries to discover.

CBD Auckland’s central business district offers a wide selection of cafés, bars and restaurants for eating out – all handy to the city’s entertainment venues and clubs. Popular dining strips include High Street, with its lively eateries and music venues, and upper Queen Street with its strip of budget Asian cafés or Britomart precinct with smart bars and bistros offering tastes of the world.

Waterfront If you fancy a view as you dine, downtown Auckland is the place to go. Dine al fresco at the lively Viaduct Harbour, try one of the chic waterfront eateries on Quay Street or Princes Wharf, enjoy a seafood pub lunch alongside a working fishing dock at Wynyard Quarter, or take a lunch or dinner cruise and see the city from the water.

Ponsonby Head to the happening suburb of Ponsonby, which offers an eclectic mix of bars, cafés and restaurants as well as funky shops and boutiques.

Take your pick from cheap and cheerful eateries to upmarket bistros and brasseries.

Parnell A short bus ride from the central city, this charming colonial-style village is known for its designer shops, art galleries and stylish cafés.

Parnell’s many cafés and restaurants offer plenty of dining options from upmarket brasseries to gourmet ethnic eateries.

Newmarket Heading south, the busy shopping precinct of Newmarket has a full range of options from cafés, bars and pubs to a selection of fantastic restaurants offering various international cuisine.

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Chocolate Boutique Café 323 Parnell Road, Auckland.

Phone 09 377 8550, www.chocolateboutique.co.nz Fabulous shopping/dining experience. Gourmet, handcrafted chocolates by the piece or gift boxes. Ideal souvenirs as they are all hand-made in New Zealand. Dessert Café - coffees, teas, iced drinks, hot chocolates (including the famous exclusive Italian denso pictured). Waffles, ice creams, cakes etc.

Da Vinci’s Ristorante Italiano – Albert Street 87 Albert St (Cnr Albert & Victoria Sts), Auckland City.

Phone 09 365 1266 Da Vinci’s offers a fantastic dining experience at very reasonable prices for lunch and dinner. Da Vinci’s commitment to Italian traditions includes the use of high quality ingredients, sourced fresh daily. Mediterranean dishes are also offered alongside the Italian specialties.

Opening hours: Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm Dinner: Mon-Sun 5pm-Late

Da Vinci’s Ristorante Italiano – City Road 5 City Road (downstairs), Auckland City.

Phone 09 373 2843 Established in 1980, Da Vinci’s serves traditional Italian cuisine including fresh fish, clams and salmon, as well as delicious Gelato ice cream. Housed in a 19th Century listed building, the warm and atmospheric setting offers several dining spaces that lends itself to a very romatic evening. Bellissima!

Opening hours: Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm Dinner: Mon-Sun 6pm-Late

Sky Lounge Café and Bar Sky Tower, Cnr Federal and Victoria Sts, Auckland.

Phone 0800 SKYCITY, www.skytower.co.nz Located 182 metres up the Sky Tower, Sky Lounge is a café by day and a casual bar by night offering stunning 360-degree views across Auckland. Perfect for a coffee during the day, or watching the sunset over a cocktail or glass of champagne.

Standard Sky Tower admission prices applies.

Opening hours: Sun–Thurs, 9.30am–9.30pm Fri and Sat, 9.30am–10.30pm

Thai Chef Restaurant 66 Parnell Road, Parnell.

Phone 09 354 3489 Thai Chef’s group of restaurants were awarded by Thai Prime Minister H.E. Yingluck Shinawatra on March 24, 2013 the Thai Select PREMIUM for its authenticity of royal Thai cuisine. Come and enjoy the royal cuisine at Thai Chef’s in Parnell.

Opening hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm $11.50. Dinner 7 nights from 5.30pm

Tony’s Wellesley Street 27 Wellesley Street, West Auckland.

Phone 09 373 4196, www.tonys.co.nz The home of great steaks, Tony’s Wellesley Street has been proudly serving classic Kiwi food for over 50 years.

An Auckland icon, Tony’s is the perfect spot for a light lunch or hearty dinner. With a warm relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, it’s an ideal hideaway in the CBD. Opening hours: Lunch: Mon–Fri: 11.45am–2.15pm. Dinner: Mon–Sat: 5–10pm. Sun & Public Hols: 5–9.30pm. Closed Christmas Day

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Auckland is a shopper’s delight, offering everything from central city shopping meccas to suburban boutiques and colourful weekend markets.

Queen Street is Auckland’s main shopping strip. Be sure to venture up Vulcan Lane and into vibrant High Street for a spot of high fashion or head to Ponsonby Road, with its fantastic boutiques, craft shops and great coffee. Upmarket Parnell has a quaint village feel and if it’s designer high street fashion you’re after, Newmarket is the place to shop!

Heading south, there are great factory bargains at Dress-Smart in Onehunga, or for a uniquely New Zealand multicultural experience, head to the Otara Markets on Saturday morning, selling everything from traditional tapa cloth and Pacific Island jewellery to streetwear. North of central Auckland there are factory outlet stores in Albany and Silverdale.

Dress-Smart Outlet Shopping Centre 151 Arthur Street, Onehunga. Phone 09 622 2400 www.dress-smart.co.nz Dress-Smart, Onehunga is New Zealand’s largest outlet shopping destination. With over 100 stores offering up to 70% off normal retail prices every day! They offer great savings on popular national & international brands in fashion, footwear, sportswear and accessories. Check out the latest Smart Deals online.

Opening hours: 7 days, 10am-5pm

Woolly For You 237 Parnell Road. Phone 09 377 5437 Fax 09 377 5418 Garments made with quality wool in unique designs that will keep you warm for winters to come. A huge range of designs available in jerseys, cardigans, jackets, vests, gloves, hats and even nipple warmers! We have something for everyone.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am–5.30pm, Sat 10am–5pm Sun 10am–4pm

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Auckland has plenty of great beauty salons and spas where you can while away an hour or two and get yourself thoroughly pampered. So make the most of the many options available and take the time to spend on yourself.

Give yourself a treat and choose from one of the many treatments available; enjoy a relaxing facial or invigorating massage, or why not give your tired feet some much-needed attention with a soak and a pedicure.

For some real indulgence, lie back and relax and enjoy an aromatic fullbody polish or a luxurious body wrap. Some salons also have couples treatments available so you and your loved one can enjoy a pampering together.

Top up your tan in safety at one of Auckland’s solariums, or give yourself the star treatment for a special occasion with a professional makeup session, waxing, brow shaping or an exfoliation.

If you find yourself short of time to get to a salon, consider a mobile beauty clinic that will come to you – so you can enjoy a pampering in the comfort of your own room.

Whatever treatment – or treatments – you choose, you can be sure you’ll emerge feeling like you’re on cloud nine.

Relax and enjoy a blissful hot stone massage, an aromatic full body polish or body wrap.

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SkinSense Beauty Therapy & Day Spa Retreat SkinSense treatments have been designed for the ultimate in personal pampering. Indulge yourself with luxurious skin and body care treatments and massage therapies. We offer private treatment rooms and water therapies for complete relaxation and wellbeing. Your SkinSense experience will not only make you feel great, but will deliver results.

Opening hours: Open 6 days and 4 late nights. Phone for an appointment.

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Auckland Mobile Beauty Phone 021 164 3358 www.aucklandmobilebeauty.co.nz Need a pair of healing hands, but don’t have the time or energy to leave your home, office or hotel? We offer a full range of pampering treatments, including beauty and massage therapy, all in the comfort of your own surroundings, so treat yourself to a relaxing massage today!

Price: Massage from $60.00 for 30 min, $90.00 for 1 hour Opening hours: 9am-9pm Mon to Fri, 9am-3pm Sat

Spa Di Vine 12 Taylor Road, Waimauku. Phone 09 411 5290 relax@spadivine.co.nz, www.spadivine.co.nz Spa Di Vine is Auckland’s premier country day spa, set amidst the vineyards of Kumeu’s classic wine country, an easy 25-minute drive from Auckland’s CBD along the Western Motorway/SH16. A wonderful private retreat for indulgent, relaxing spa treatments. Appointments are necessary.

Price: Spa treatments from $110, Half Days from $279 p.p.

Opening hours: By appointment only, Tuesdays to Sundays

Lumino The Dentists – Ponsonby Dentist Level 1, 114 Ponsonby Rd. Phone 09 361 2060 Ponsonby@lumino.co.nz, www.lumino.co.nz/ponsonby

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We perform all aspects of general dentistry including: tooth whitening, cosmetic dentistry and emergency appointments for broken teeth or tooth ache. We are Auckland’s experts in tooth whitening. Take advantage of our online-only deal of 1 hour whitening for only $199.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.30pm, Saturdays by appointment.

SkinSense treatments – the ultimate in personal pampering Indulge yourself with luxurious skin and body care treatments and massage therapies. We offer private treatment rooms and water therapies for complete relaxation and well being. With our reputation for incomparable beauty and spa treatments in absolute luxury, your SkinSense experience will not only make you feel great, but will deliver results and a desire to come back again.

SkinSense Beauty Therapy & Day Spa Retreat. Phone (09) 445 7077 53B Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland. www.skinsense.co.nz

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53B Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland.

Phone 09 445 7077, www.skinsense.co.nz

Accommodation

Accommodation

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From luxury hotels, easy and tidy motels and apartments to friendly backpacker hostels; from the bright and buzzy city centre to green and charming suburbs, or meeting rooms conveniently close to the airport, Auckland has room for you.

Look for the Qualmark star rating system to ascertain how an accommodation property has been independently rated. The Qualmark star system rates various categories of accommodation in New Zealand and is a reliable indication of the standard of facilities.

You can also ask to see the room ­– inspection should be welcome.

Hotels generally offer tea/coffee making facilities, a bathroom and an onsite restaurant and bar. Motel units and apartments are ideal for travellers who prefer to do their own cooking, and usually offer self-contained kitchens. If you’re on a fixed budget, try some of the backpacker or youth hostel accommodation with communal facilities.

The regional parks are another good alternative, providing camping in a more peaceful rural setting. For a few more of life’s luxuries, there are plenty of hotels, motels and self-contained apartments. To find out more, visit jasons.co.nz/auckland/accommodation.

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Alexander Inn Opened in Feb 2012 this modern motel is situated right in the heart of the Central Business District, with many cafés & bars within 500m walk. Featuring kitchen, marble tile bathroom, Sky TV & double glazing for absolute quiet. Includes room service, free broadband/Wi-Fi & free covered parking.

Tariff: From $149 Qualmark rated: HHHH plus Motel.

Aveda Motor Lodge 151 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe.

Phone 0800 28 33 26, www.avedamotorlodge.co.nz Within walking distance of Pukekohe Town Centre, where there is a wide variety of restaurants and cafes, or you can easily drive to attractions in the Franklin District and the greater Auckland area. 35min to Auckland International Airport, 45min to Auckland CBD, 10min to Karaka Sales Centre.

Tariff: From $140 Qualmark rated: HHHH plus Motel.

Best Western Great South Road Motor Lodge 112 Great South Road, Newmarket, Auckland.

Phone 0508 899 699, www.aucklandmotels.net.nz With a Qualmark 4-star plus rating for the last five years, we are amongst Auckland’s top motels. Spacious and modern rooms all having air-con, cooking facilities, tiled bathrooms, Sky TV and free internet. Facilities include two high standard conference rooms, restaurant/café, pool and guest laundry.

Tariff: From $145 Qualmark rated: HHHH plus Motel.

Quest Newmarket Serviced Apartments 31-39 Davis Crescent, Newmarket, Auckland.

Phone 0800 880 222, www.questnewmarket.co.nz Serviced apartments for 1-6 people. On the route from the Airport to the CBD. Secure on-site car parking. Wifi, kitchen and laundry facilities in each apartment. Utilise the many local restaurants in the area on foot or cook for yourself!

Highly rated by previous guests.

Tariff: From $155 Qualmark rated: HHHH plus Apartment

YWCA Auckland 103 Vincent Street, Auckland.

Phone 09 377 8763, www.akywca.org.nz A great place to stay, whether you are visiting Auckland for a night or planning to study here for a year. Located in the heart of the city. Close to Auckland University, AUT and many international language schools. Reception staff available 24hrs.

Tariff: From $37 according to rooms size and length of stay

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21 Alpers Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland.

Phone 0508 11 66 88, www.alexanderinn.co.nz

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Transport & Rentals

Auckland has a full range of transport options from rental cars and campervans to ferries, buses and trains servicing the city’s outlying areas.

Airport Transport – Refer page 54 for details.

Auckland Explorer Bus A hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour with full commentary. See Auckland’s big attractions including Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, Sky Tower, Parnell Village, Auckland Museum. Phone: 0800 439 756, www.explorerbus.co.nz

Buses within the city For details of routes and timetables, contact AT on 09 366 6400 or visit visit www.at.govt.nz.

Long Distance Buses: InterCity Coachline buses leave from the SKYCITY bus terminal at the Hobson Street entrance. For bookings, contact phone 09 357 8400.

LINK Buses: Link buses are the hassle-free way to move around Auckland city. Call AT 09 366 6400 for timetable information or pick up a copy at Britomart. Otherwise board at any Link marked stop.

The City Link bus (red) will get you to the shops on K Rd or take you to Wynyard Quarter. Tickets are 50 cents per adult per trip; children are 30 cents per child per trip.

The Inner Link bus (green) does a circuit including Newmarket, Parnell, Auckland Museum and Ponsonby. Tickets are $2 per adult per trip; children $2 per child per trip.

The Outer Link bus (orange) runs a circle loop from Wellesley St, past the Universities, through Epsom, Mt Eden, St Lukes, MOTAT, to Herne Bay.

Ferry Services For full details of ferry services and fares, visit www.maxx.co.nz Tiritiri Matangi Island, Motuihe Island & Coromandel Peninsula: 360 Discovery Cruises, Pier 4, Quay Street, phone 0800 888 006.

Waiheke Island, Rangitoto Island & Devonport: Fullers Cruise Centre, Pier 2, Quay Street Ferry Building, phone 09 367 9111.

Waiheke & Great Barrier Islands: Sealink offer a vehicle and passenger service, phone Sealink 09 300 5900.

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Discovery Day Pass A Discovery Day Pass ($16) is valid for a day’s travel aboard buses, trains and inner harbour ferries in the Auckland region, available anytime. It can be purchased from bus drivers, train stations and at the Fullers Cruise Centre, phone 09 367 9111.

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Trains All trains arrive and depart from the Britomart Transport Centre in the CBD (see map page 60).

There are three suburban services, running south through Newmarket to Papakura with a link to Manukau, east via Glen Innes to Papakura and west through Henderson to Waitakere. For details of routes and timetables, visit www.at.govt.nz.

Vehicle Rentals Several motorhome and campervan companies offer a comprehensive selection of fully-equipped mobile homes at conveniently located city depots.

Car rentals are also available from the domestic and international airports, the central city and outer suburbs or see campervans.jasons.com.

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Rental Car Village - Campervan Hire 12 Pavilion Drive, Mangere (2 km from Auckland Airport) Freephone 0800 33 44 44 or 09 255 5444 www.rentalcarvillage.com Our Economy Campervan features a day sofa, double or two single beds, cabinet, table, gas stove with grill, power cable, light & awning. We’re a New Zealand family owned and operated business; branches in Auckland and Christchurch.

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Scotties Rentals 27 New North Road, Eden Terrace.

Phone 0800 736 825, www.scotties.co.nz Get a Free GPS with your rental car and the lowest rates only at Scotties Rentals. Pick-up at the airport or in the city. Scotties have the biggest range of vehicles and you’ll have the biggest smile with your free GPS. Nobody gets lost at Scotties.

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Opening hours: 9am–5pm, 7 days, throughout the year

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Discover AT HOP Discovery Day Pass

Simply buy a $5 AT HOP card+ and add one of these options onto your card.

$16 Zones A&B

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$32 Zones A & B + Airport Transfer (One way transfer to the city centre with Airbus Express)

The AT HOP Discovery Day Pass is available from the iSITE Visitor Information Centre at the International Airport in the arrivals area and Britomart Transport Centre in the city centre.

Visit AT.govt.nz/discoverypass to find out more.

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Express (transfers from the airport to the city centre) or zone C. All discovery day passes exclude NiteRider and ferries to Waiheke Island, Half Moon Bay, Gulf Harbour, Pine Harbour, West Harbour, Rakino Island, Hobsonville and Beach Haven. + The $5 card offer. Terms and conditions apply. Auckland Transport reserves the right to extend the duration of the $5 card offer. The purchase price is non-refundable. The $5 card offer is available until at least 31 January 2015.

Terms and conditions apply. Visit AT.govt.nz/ATHOP, including for prospectus and terms of use. Auckland Transport’s obligations under the AT HOP cards are unsecured.

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Central Auckland

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Not only does Auckland boast 48 extinct volcanoes, with hill-like craters scattered around the city, it is also home to more than 85,000 boats, earning its title ‘City of Sails’.

Get your bearings and your adrenalin pumping in the central city by leaping off the Sky Tower, or test your vertigo by walking round its outside ledge at just 1.2m wide. Browse Auckland Art Gallery’s extensive collection of more than 15,000 artworks. Alternatively, take a stroll to the city’s Domain and find out more about New Zealand’s history and its people at Auckland’s War Memorial Museum.

Auckland’s central waterfront has extended as a place to meet, do business and relax. The popular Viaduct area used to be the only place to be seen; now there are numerous waterfront locations to wine and dine. From the Britomart precinct to Wynyard Quarter, you’ll find affordable, tasty fare and spectacular sea views.

Mission Bay is a short, picturesque drive (or bus ride) from the city along Auckland’s stunning waterfront. Stroll along its long golden beach then grab an icecream or fish and chips to refuel.

Parnell’s colonial-style shops specialise in locally-made crafts, ranging from designer jewellery, pounamu (New Zealand jade) and clothing to paintings, glass-work and sculpture. If that’s not enough to satisfy your shopping fix, head to the neighbouring suburb of Newmarket and explore its designer fashion stores.

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Hike up to the top of Auckland’s highest volcano, Mount Eden, 196 metres above sea level, with 360-degree views of the city.

Browse Auckland Art Gallery’s extensive collection, stroll the city’s Domain and explore nearby Mission Bay.

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The neighbouring suburb of Kingsland is home to Eden Park, where you can watch the All Blacks in action.

Finish your day in the hip suburb of Ponsonby, which is great for cute arty shops and funky cafés, with a buzzing bar and restaurant scene.

Highlights • Take the steering wheel of an authentic America’s Cup yacht with Explore NZ. • Watch an incredible Maori cultural performance and a highenergy haka every day at Auckland War Memorial Museum.

• Enjoy dinner at one of Auckland’s fantastic restaurants in the Viaduct Harbour or Wynyard Quarter.

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West Auckland

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Head west and explore Waitakere’s lush native bush, enjoy a stroll on the wild black sand beaches or relax in one of the wineries.

Shuttle services run daily from central Auckland to the West Coast beaches.

If you have your own transport, make a pit-stop in Titirangi village for a coffee, and perhaps even catch the Titirangi Village Market (last Sunday of the month) at Titirangi War Memorial Hall from 10am until 2pm.

Continue west along Scenic Drive to Arataki Visitor Centre, the gateway to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, which covers more than 16,000 hectares of native rainforest and coastline. Packed with fascinating exhibits, the visitor centre alone could keep you entertained for hours, but if you’re keen to stretch your legs there’s over 250km of walking trails to choose from. Tracks start directly from the centre, with a wide range of others just a short drive away. Try Fair Falls track, or explore Cascade Kauri Park, located in the heart of the Ark in the Park conservation project.

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Head further west for a bracing stroll on the black sand beaches of Karekare or Piha, their dark colour a product of high volumes of volcanic iron rich sand. The Kitekite Falls trail can also be accessed from Piha, or enjoy the views after climbing half-way up imposing Lion Rock (walk down to the waters edge to see the Lion). Venture further afield and you can hit the waves with Muriwai surf school, or for some fun with the kids slide down the massive sand dunes at Lake Wainamu at Bethells – don’t miss the delicious kumara chips at the Bethells Beach Café.

Walk through ancient forests, look out for towering Kauri trees and listen for the sounds of native birds such as bellbird, tui and woodpigeon.

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Highlights • Visit the gannet colony at Muriwai (August to March) where a short scenic boardwalk will take you from the parking area to viewing platforms where you get fantastic close-up views of the birds and the stunning coastline.

• Head along the Kitekite track (1.8km) from the Glen Esk Road carpark at Piha and you’ll see a pretty three-tiered waterfall.

• Enjoy a cellar door tasting or a delicious lunch at one of Auckland’s vineyards in Kumeu.

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South and East Auckland

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Discover the diverse Maori and Pacific Island heritage of South Auckland, or head to the eastern suburbs and explore restored historic buildings and sheltered bays.

South Auckland is the place to soak up Polynesian culture. Have fun browsing through Maori and Polynesian arts and crafts, music and clothing, along with a huge selection of fresh fruit and produce at Otara Markets every Saturday, from 6am until 12pm.

Manukau City boasts one of New Zealand’s largest shopping centres and thrill seekers will enjoy Rainbow’s End theme park.

For something a little more tranquil, head to the colourful flower displays at Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa, where there are guided walks every Wednesday or ride the Wiri Rambler train on Sundays from 12pm until 4pm.

Nature lovers will enjoy the Hunua Ranges National Park, which is the largest native forest in the Auckland region. This bush-clad area is home to the Hunua Falls, which has picnic areas and a range of walks.

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Just east of the central city, discover more about the region’s history at Howick Historical Village, which has restored colonial buildings and cottages to explore. Watch history come to life as you chat to the costumed staff in this living museum.

Step back in time and discover a piece of Auckland’s past at Howick Historical Village.

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The eastern suburbs are a favourite for boaties, as there is easy access to the sea and an excellent marina facility at Half Moon Bay. Scenic walks and boating are popular at Bucklands Beach and palm fringed Eastern Beach in Howick.

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North of Auckland city, the Hibiscus Coast is dotted with stretches of golden sand beaches and the scenic road leads to the popular Matakana Coast.

The northern part of Auckland stretches from wild surf beaches on the west coast, across to calm sandy beaches on the east, with historic communities, prosperous vineyards and rolling farmland in between. Matakana Coast’s friendly villages are an ideal base for exploring the peaceful rural landscapes and scenic coastline.

Discover the local vineyards, cafés and galleries around Leigh and Warkworth, stroll along one of the region’s lovely beaches at Pakiri, Snells Beach or Whangaparaoa Peninsula, or make the most of Matakana Coast’s great outdoors. You can go fishing, golfing, cycling or horse riding around the peaceful rural towns of Helensville and Riverhead. The hot pools at Parakai and Waiwera are perfect for unwinding after a busy day of sightseeing.

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Northeast of Warkworth, the bustling market village of Matakana offers a slice of rural community life, with its craft outlets, markets and country cafés. Matakana is a lively wine producing area, and there are plenty of choices for a lazy lunch. Many of the wineries and country cafés offer rural and al fresco settings, and most of the vineyards open their cellar doors for tastings.

Matakana Coast’s friendly villages are an ideal base for exploring the peaceful rural landscapes and scenic coastline.

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Craft lovers can visit the local art studios and galleries or shop for a souvenir at the local pottery. The Morris & James pottery is famous for its colourful handpainted ceramics and you can enjoy lunch at the courtyard café. Matakana is handy to beautiful Tawharanui Regional Park and the pristine surf beach at Pakiri which is also fantastic for horse riding. Make sure you also call in to the marine reserve at Goat Island, near Leigh, which is fascinating to explore both on and under the surface.

Highlights • T he Saturday Farmers’ Market in Matakana Village is a great way to meet the locals, and you can stock up on farm fresh eggs, Puhoi cheeses, tasty jams and relishes and a range of local arts and crafts.

• Browse the amazing Maori carvings and sculpture at Kerry Strongman’s Studio Gallery at Te Hana, near Wellsford.

• At Snowplanet, 8km south of Orewa, you can get your ski, snowboard, tube and toboggan fix all year round.

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• Visit Sheepworld’s farm and nature park, 4km north of Warkworth. Sheep and dog shows are on daily at 11am and 2pm.

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Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf Islands are just moments from the city but feel like a world away. Enjoy a bushwalk, listen for native birds and explore the sandy beaches that are all right on the city’s doorstep.

Waiheke Island is a day-trippers’ dream and a fantastic place to take a retreat from city life. It takes just half an hour to get to Waiheke and you’ll soon ease into the easy-going island lifestyle. There is a vibrant arts and crafts scene and many vineyards dotted around the island, so make sure you sample some of the local drops. Fullers and SeaLink ferries run a regular service to Waiheke.

Rangitoto Island is one of Auckland’s most iconic landmarks. Its 600-year-old volcanic cone is clearly visible from many parts of the city and you’ll be rewarded with 360-degree views if you hike to the summit (259 metres high). For those who prefer a more leisurely stroll, try the easier tracks that skirt the coastline. Don’t forget your lunch as there aren’t any shops on Rangitoto. Fullers Ferries operate to Rangitoto.

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Tiritiri Matangi is a nature lover’s paradise and a haven for wildlife.

Unwanted predators have been eradicated, and more than 300,000 native trees planted, to make Tiritiri an open bird sanctuary for threatened native species including the saddleback, stitchbird, takahe and kokako. 360 Discovery run a ferry service from Auckland and Gulf Harbour.

Waiheke Island is a day-trippers’ dream and a fantastic place to take a retreat from city life.

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At Kawau Island, tour Mansion House, the stately residence of New Zealand’s former Governor, Sir George Grey. This scenic island has a range of walking tracks leading to Maori pa sites and the ruins of old copper mines. Access to Kawau is by boat. Catch a ferry or water taxi from Sandspit, near Warkworth, 64km north of Auckland.

A little further away, Great Barrier Island is rugged and remote and has beautiful surf beaches, lush native bush, plus fantastic hiking and birdlife. The island is home to the historic remains of copper and silver mines, shipwrecks, a whaling station, timber mills and kauri dams. Great Barrier Island can be accessed by the SeaLink Ferry or there are regular flights.

Highlights • For something a bit different try some target practice and clay pigeon shooting at Wild on Waiheke.

• Fullers Island Explorer tour buses meet the ferry from Waiheke and offer sightseeing tours, which include unlimited bus travel for the rest of the day.

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The Auckland International and Domestic Airport lies about 21km south-west of the Auckland CBD at the edge of the Manukau Harbour in Mangere.

Airport Transport Travel options to and from Auckland Airport (phone 275 0789) include taxi, shuttle bus and The Airbus, as well as rental vehicles (see page 41) which may be picked up/dropped off at the airport or nearby. From central Auckland, taxis take about 30 minutes (allow an hour at peak times) and cost from $50-$65. Shuttle buses cost less (about $30 per person but less for a group) and take longer, as they pick up and drop off en route. The Airbus (freephone 0800 10 30 80, www.airbus.co.nz) runs every 15 minutes throughout the day, stopping close to most major hotels and backpackers. An adult fare costs $16 one way and $28 return. Transfers take 40-50 minutes. A bus connects to the airport from Papatoetoe Station on the city’s southern train line – for details contact AT, phone 366 6400 or visit www.at.govt.nz.

Auckland International & Domestic Airport Air New Zealand

Arrivals and departures, phone 306 5560.

Reservations and fare enquiries, phone 357 3000.

Inter-terminal Bus A free inter-terminal bus connects the international and domestic terminals. The bus departs every 20 minutes from outside the arrivals hall.

Duty-free Allowance Arriving international passengers are allowed 1.125 litres of spirits, 4.5 litres of wine and 200 cigarettes.

Information International terminal: Airport i-SITE Visitor Centre, ground floor, arrivals. Open 5am-midnight, 7 days. Phone 256 8535.

Domestic terminal: Air New Zealand Visitor Centre. Open 7am-5pm, 7 days. Phone 256 8480.

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Driving To/From Auckland Airport From the Airport

Take the main exit road (George Bolt Memorial Drive) to the intersection with SH20. Follow the signs for Auckland City which will take you onto the motorway. Leave the motorway, turn right into Queenstown Road and continue straight ahead through the roundabout into Pah Road, which becomes Manukau Road.

Continue up Manukau Road, turn left at the traffic lights into Alpers Avenue. At the end of Alpers Avenue, turn right into Gillies Avenue and join the motorway to the city, northern and western suburbs.

The last exit to the city is Nelson Street (the left-hand lane).

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On the southern motorway, take the Gillies Avenue exit.

Turn right into Gillies Avenue then left at the lights into Owens Road. At the end of the road, turn right into Manukau Road (SH12) and follow the route to the airport, signposted with a white aeroplane on a blue square.

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Accident & Emergency Medical & Dental Centres Auckland City Hospital, 24hr Accident & Emergency and pharmacy.

Park Road, Grafton. Phone 379 7440.

Ascot Hospital 24hr Accident & Emergency and pharmacy.

Greenlane Road East, Remuera. Phone 520 9555.

Ponsonby Accident & Emergency Dental Unit 202 Ponsonby Road. Phone 376 9222.

North Shore Hospital 24hr Accident & Emergency and Pharmacy.

124 Shakespeare Rd, Takapuna. Phone 486 8900.

Banks & ATMS Trading banks are normally open Monday-Friday, from 9am-4.30pm.

There are ATMs (money machines) and exchange facilities at most banks in the central city and the suburbs around Auckland

Carparks Victoria Street, Corner Victoria & Kitchener Streets.

Civic, Underground Carpark access off Mayoral Drive.

SKYCITY, Corner Federal & Victoria Streets. Carpark access off Nelson Street. Phone 363 6000.

Wilson Parking, 151 Queen Street, Auckland. Phone 0800 727 536.

Tournament Parking, 77 Cook Street, Auckland. Phone 377 4040.

Emergencies Police, Fire and Ambulance phone 111.

Auckland Central Police Station is located at the corner of Cook and Vincent Streets. Phone 302 6400.

Embassies/Consulates Britain Germany Italy Japan Netherlands Sweden USA

IAG House, 151 Queen Street 11th Floor, 41 Shortland Street 102 Kitchener Road, Milford

Level 12, 135 Albert Street

Level 1, 57 Symonds Street

Level 11, 41 Shortland Street Level 3, 23 Customs St East

Phone 303 2973 Phone 375 8718 Phone 489 9632 Phone 303 4106 Phone 379 5399 Phone 373 5332 Phone 303 2724

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NZ Post will convert foreign cash without commission at PostShops.

TSB Cnr Queen and Wellesley Streets,

Cnr Hurstmere and Lake Roads, Takapuna ANZ 95 Queen Street, 126 Queen Street,

Cnr Queen & Victoria Streets Thomas Cook 159 Queen Street TravelEx NZ 32 Queen Street

GST A Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 15% is applied to the cost of all goods and services in New Zealand, except for purchases at dutyfree shops.

Library Auckland Central Library, 44-46 Lorne Street. Open 9am-8pm, Monday to Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday. There is also a network of Auckland libraries around the suburbs. For more information visit: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz

Phone Services Phoning Auckland numbers from out of town, dial 09 first. Local calls from a Telecom payphone cost $1.00 for first 15 minutes, then $0.20 per minute. It is easy to pick up a New Zealand SIM card and the main networks are Two Degrees, Vodafone NZ, Telecom and Skinny.

Useful Numbers National directory International directory National tolls International tolls

018 0172 010 0170

Postal Services Auckland City Post Shop 23 Customs Street.

Open Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm, Saturday 10am-2pm.

NZ Post & Post Restante Wellesley Street West.

Open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. Not open Saturday.

Public Transport & Rentals – refer pages 39-41 Auckland’s key transport hub is the Britomart Transport Centre, on the corner of Queen Street and Quay Street, near the ferry building.

For bus, train and ferry information contact AT, phone 366 6400 or visit www.at.govt.nz.

Visitor Information Airport Info Centres – Auckland International Airport.

International Terminal i-SITE Visitor Centre, Arrivals Lounge, International Terminal Auckland. Phone 0800 Auckland.

Domestic Terminal i-SITE Visitor Centre, Air NZ Domestic Terminal. Phone 0800 Auckland.

The Jasons Visitor Information Centre, Motorway Service Centre, State Highway 1, Bombay. Phone 09 236 0670.

Princes Wharf i-SITE Visitor Centre – Viaduct Basin.

137 Quay Street, Downtown Auckland. Phone 307 0615.

SKYCITY i-SITE Visitor Centre – SKYCITY Auckland. Cnr Victoria and Federal Streets. Phone 363 7182.

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FR EE November December 2013 2014

AUCKLAND What’s On

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see Spotlight pages 18-19

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your next destination The iconic 328-metre Sky Tower World-class Casino Two first-class hotels Over 20 restaurants, cafés and bars Award-winning dining from acclaimed chefs Corner Victoria & Federal Streets Ph (09) 363 6000 or 0800 759 2489 skycityauckland.co.nz

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What to do. Where to stay.

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