In Auckland there's always something new to discover the whole year round. This season, we're mixing Auckland's cuisine with winter wines complemented by a selection of fine accommodation to match.
And, with the school holidays on our doorstep, there's plenty of activities to keep kids entertained and parents smiling!
What's New
Waihekenz.com make-over!
Whether you're looking to escape winter or planning ahead for your summer holiday, check out the range of accommodation and holiday ideas at the re-vamped waihekenz.com.
The Westin Auckland, Lighter Quay
Surrounded by water and built around a central lagoon, this brand new elegant hotel affords peaceful views across the Viaduct Harbour and Lighter Quay.
Fine cuisine & accommodation
Umoya Lodge - affordable luxury
Surrounded by 35 acres of native bush and with views across rustic farmland to Coromandel Peninsula, Umoya Lodge is the place to escape to a world of absolute indulgence.
Mouth-watering Matakana - stay two nights, get a third free!
Matakana village is fast gaining a reputation as a gourmet, 'slow food' destination. Stay at Sugarloaf Lodge, dine at wineries and the village brasserie and stay a third night for free!
Earthsong Utopia - five star secluded luxury
Escape to a wild and natural paradise and indulge in some of the finest accommodation and cuisine around at Earthsong Lodge on Great Barrier Island.
Taste Auckland with a west coast wine tour
Travel with Fine Wine Tours and explore lush rainforests, black sandy beaches, green rural landscapes, fresh produce in roadside stalls and, best of all, the wineries out west.
What's on for the kids?
School's out, Auckland's in!
Keep the kids entertained these school holidays at Kelly Tarlton's, the Maritime Museum, SheepWorld, Auckland Zoo, Butterfly Creek, MOTAT, Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Museum or Rainbow's End!
What's On for you?
39th Auckland International Film Festival
13-29 July 07, various venues, Auckland city
See a range of thought provoking and entertaining international films that have been selected from all over the world.
International Opera Stars accompany Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
26 July & 10 August 07, Auckland Town Hall
For an evening of moving music, see the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra perform alongside two of the world's rising opera stars.
The Food Show
2-5 August 07, ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane
See Bill Granger, Annabel Langbein, Julie Le Clerc and Ruth Pretty along with nearly 300 exhibitors at The Food Show.
More events on the horizon!
Auckland's overflowing with great events coming up including the Bledisloe Cup, Bob Dylan, Matariki, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Lionel Richie, the Silver Ferns and The Cure!
