If you’re thinking of making a booking for Auckland hotels and accommodation, you’re in for a special treat. Auckland is New Zealand’s most bustling cosmopolitan, and is an absolute must for anyone wishing to explore modern kiwi culture! Yet, with its dual harbours, and beautiful natural surroundings, Auckland is a beguiling paradox of nature and city life; surrounded by vast ocean, manifesting a culture rich in its connection to the sea. 48 dormant volcanoes and getaway islands speckle the landscape, giving Aukland a truly unique aesthetic. It’s the true jewel of New Zealand - and for good reason!

Auckland has the largest Polynesian culture of any city in the world. This blends history and tradition with modernity - a melting pot of the South Pacific, Europe and Asia, with a strong and celebrated Maori heritage. Its sunny summer climate makes it a favourite for all New Zealanders, who, as always, love the outdoors and make sure there are plenty of ways to have fun beneath a clear blue sky. It has countless parks where locals relax and play; and the waterfront is constantly alive with people, music and good food! The harbours itself are filled with boats, and no visit to Auckland is complete without an exhilarating ocean trip – whether on an elegant sunset cruise, a relaxing ferry run, or chasing the thrills of the waterjet adventure.

The city, which is a 40 minute drive from Auckland Airport,  is also one of the world’s richest, which guarantees an endless opportunity for shopping! Rub shoulder with the socialites in the boutiques of Newmarket or Parnell, or head to the fleamarkets of Otara or Avondale for a colourful bargain you wont find anywhere else in the world!

And while the girls are shopping, guys can enjoy the sports-crazy kiwi culture, at one of its many world class sporting facilities and stadiums, like the famous Eden Park. There’s always a game of cricket happening somewhere close to town. And what trip to New Zealand would be complete without a firsthand experience of the country’s deep love for Rugby Union?

Or, for the more artistically inclined, the Auckland Civic Theatre is not only a must for its shows, but for the sheer experience of its heritage “atmospheric” style auditorium; while the War Memorial Museum is beloved for its neo-classicist styling. History lovers – or budding seafarers – will also love the Auckland Maritime Museum, providing the kind of experience you’d expect from a city so very much in love with the ocean. You’ll fall very much in love with the city, too!

Auckland hotels and accommodation range from the affordable hostel for those travelling on a shoestring, to opulent and stylish harbourside hotels and apartments. Book now for a holiday you’ll never forget!