Discover some of Auckland City's NEW highlights this summer! Shop 'til you drop at some hot, new shopping precincts, visit the new farmers' market and the Peter Gordon inspired bar, cruise the harbour or take a Waiheke Island vineyard tour. Also, check out the great line up of events happening this summer and be sure to enter the competition below to go into the draw to WIN tickets to Cirque du Soleil's Varekai®.

FIND GREAT GIFT IDEAS AT NEW, CHIC SHOPPING SPOTS

During December, Auckland City and Heart of the City are offering visitors to the CBD a special $5 per day weekend parking rate at the Downtown and Victoria Street ParkRight parking buildings (subject to availability). Also, if you are in the city at night, take a wander through Chancery, decorated with Christmas scenes and more than 16,000 fairy lights.

Britomart

Auckland's newest shopping precinct is quickly becoming home to some of New Zealand's finest fashion and design stores, galleries and cafes.

Nuffield Street

Visit the new $25 million Nuffield Street in Newmarket, featuring international and local fashion labels, chic eateries and brilliant homeware stores.

INDULGE IN GOURMET GOODIES, FINE WINE AND CUISINE

City Farmers' Market

Meander around the new City Farmers' Market, whilst enjoying an aromatic coffee and purchasing fresh, local produce direct from the growers.

Bellota

Dine Spanish-style at the recently opened, Peter Gordon inspired tapas bar, Bellota.

EXPLORE THE HARBOUR'S ISLANDS, VINEYARDS AND WILDLIFE

360 Discovery

Explore the Hauraki Gulf with new tours by 360 Discovery. Visit islands, encounter wildlife and cruise around the harbour highlights.

Fullers Waiheke Vineyard Tour

Treat yourself to a day touring Waiheke Island. Stop off at vineyards, taste wines, olive oils and enjoy a light vineyard lunch.

HOT DEAL

Auckland Bridge Bungy

Bungy off the Auckland Harbour Bridge and feel the thrill as you plummet towards the harbour below!

WHAT'S ON

Vaka Moana and opening of 'the Dome'

9 Dec 06 - 1 April 07, Auckland Museum, Auckland City
The story of one of the world's greatest human migrations is told for the first time in a major exhibition.

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park

9 December 06, Auckland Domain, Auckland City
Join over 200,000 people in celebrating Christmas with singing, dancing, fireworks and non-stop entertainment.

Christmas at Ellerslie Racecourse

13, 26, 30 Dec 06 & 1 Jan 07, Ellerslie Racing Club
Enjoy the thrill of the races complete with live music, entertainment and partying!

First Night®

31 December 06, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE®, Auckland City
Celebrate the New Year with family entertainment, live music by one of NZ’s favourite bands, Goldenhorse and more!

Cirque du Soleil - Varekai

5 January - 4 February 07, ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane
See an extraordinary cast of more than 50 artists in an explosive mix of circus traditions and daring acrobatic feats.

Sculpture on the Gulf

26 January – 11 February 07, Waiheke Island
Situated along two kilometres of Waiheke Island coastline will be NZ’s largest, free, outdoor sculpture exhibition.