Auckland is the main gateway to New Zealand. Auckland is well named as the 'City of Sails' because of its association with round-the-world yacht races and the America's Cup. Auckland has a population of approximately 1.3 million and is the largest city in New Zealand. In the Maori language, Auckland is known as Tamaki Makau Rau, the city of one hundred lovers.

Auckland Art Gallery has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. Located at the heart of Auckland's downtown waterfront area, the NZ National Maritime Museum is a must-see for visitors. Victoria Park Market, which is situated in the heart of Auckland, offers you a bustling mix of shops, stalls, restaurants. Sky Tower is the tallest building with 328 metres in the Southern Hemisphere. Seen from the top of tower, the city will be more beautiful than you expected.