Auckland
About Auckland
From ruggedly beautiful surf breaks to acclaimed wineries, toasty thermal springs and a myriad of islands, Auckland (also known as Tāmaki Makaurau) is the heart of New Zealand’s north island. You’ll never be stuck for adventures: see the entire isthmus from Mt Eden, the city’s highest volcano cone; sample the best sauvignon blancs at Villa Maria; explore the Hauraki Gulf; hike Rangitoto Island; or spend a day at Piha Beach before heading home, salty and fulfilled, to your Riparide retreat.