Auckland has long been desired for its fertile land and harbours rich with seafood. Numerous Maori tribes have fought over this fought over this stunning city earning it the name Tamaki-Makau-Rau or ‘the maiden with a thousand lovers’. For many, this cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city is seen as nothing more than a gateway to New Zealand.
A holiday to Auckland is however a fascinating experience in its own right, and a must stop destination on any any New Zealand holiday itinerary. Auckland covers 500 square kilometres making it similar in size to Los Angeles and geographically bigger than London. Surrounded by rainforest in the west, Auckland is centred between two harbours and sits on 48 volcanic cones.