Happy New Year and welcome to the first of Tourism Auckland's 2008 e-newsletters! This year we've got some exciting Auckland features and competitions lined up for you - simply look out for our monthly newsletters in your inbox!
As it's the New Year, we thought we'd start out fresh with a selection of all things new in Auckland and as Auckland is a city filled with summer festivals, we've highlighted a number of outdoor celebrations.
What's New
Wild on Waiheke
Hidden among picturesque vines on Waiheke Island you'll find a playground of claybird shooting, archery, a brewery, a giant chess board, petanque and more!
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SkyWalk
Experience an adrenaline rush while balancing on the perimeter of Auckland's Sky Tower, 192 metres high with no barrier between you and pure air!
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Great Taste Tours
Savour fine wine, food, scenery and art on a tour of the charming Matakana or Kumeu wine regions.
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Fresh Flavours
The trend for fresh food and gourmet delicacies is still on the rise in Auckland with the emergence of two new markets adding to the selection!
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Auckland Luge
Whiz and wind your way down a fast-paced track on a three-wheel cart at the new and thrilling Auckland Luge.
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New Overnight Escape
Classic kiwi beachfront baches
Experience an authentic kiwi beach holiday at one of the Auckland Regional Council's beachfront baches, available for rent for the first time this summer.
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What's On
Auckland - city of summer festivals
Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Streetfest, Auckland Lantern Festival, NZ Beer Festival, the Cheesefest and Pasifika are some of Auckland's many summer festivals!
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Fulcrum at Cable Bay Vineyards
19 Jan - 17 Feb 08, Waiheke Island
Admire the largest selection of outdoor kinetic or moving sculpture in New Zealand.
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Auckland Anniversary Weekend
26-28 January 08, Viaduct Harbour
See hundreds of colourful yachts set sail in one of the world's largest one-day regattas, then party all weekend at Aquatica 08.
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Waitangi Day Festival 08
6 February 08, Okahu Bay
Celebrate New Zealand's public holiday in Auckland with this free family event filled with culture, tradition and live entertainment.
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Auckland's Big Weekend
15-17 February 08, Auckland
One big weekend packed with nothing but fun! International cricket, the best of provincial rugby and delicious food and wine!
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Auckland Cup Week
1-8 March 08, Ellerslie Racing Club
Auckland's ultimate party is on track with fashion, glamour and racing at Auckland Cup Week.
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