Auckland, also known as the 'City of Sails' is New Zealand's largest city and home to major attractions, festivals and events. Auckland accommodation at Oaks Hotels & Resorts places you at the centre of all that Auckland has to offer.
Located on New Zealand’s North Island, Auckland stretches between the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours.
A multicultural city, Auckland offers a diverse range of dining, entertainment, shopping and tourist attractions as its strong Maori heritage combines with European, South Pacific and Asian influences.
Major tourist attractions include the Auckland Botanic Gardens, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Auckland Museum, Auckland Zoo, galleries and parks. On the city's doorstep, tourists will find awe-inspiring natural wonders, lush forests, soaring mountains, unspoilt beaches, rivers and islands.
Adventurers are spoilt for choice, take a 4WD tour, bungy jump, cycle the city and surrounds, hire a boat and sail the harbour, hang glide or climb the Auckland Bridge.
Auckland really does have it all: interesting history, wide ranging cultural, dining and entertainment scene, action-packed adventure activities, excellent shopping and magnificent scenery.
The city of Sails is also turning it up with these upcoming events.
Coming Events in Auckland
September & October
New Zealand Fashion Week - 21-25 September, high fashion hits Auckland. Set in the centre of Auckland at the stunning Viaduct Harbour precinct, fashionistas will be indulged with New Zealand’s finest offerings. The week’s festivities include Fashion Weekend, entertainment, fashion shows, seminars, and the New Zealand Herald Designer Garage Sale. Just 600m from the fashionable action, why not compliment your visit with a stay at iStay Residences? Cost: Tickets to Fashion Weekend $20. More nzfashionweek.com
Auckland Heritage Festival 2010 - Celebrating the past, differences and what has made Auckland become the city it is today – that’s the aim of this annual festival. The art of storytelling underpins the festival and people are encouraged to share their story, or that of their ancestors to create a metaphorical storyboard that not only shows where the city has come from, but why it is what it is today. Over 150 interactive events combine to celebrate the diversity of the people, places and history. Dates: 18 Sept-3 Oct 2010. Location: Citywide. More facebook.com/aucklandheritagefestival
November
New Zealand Music Awards -The pride of New Zealand’s music industry will stand up on October 7th at the 45th annual Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) Music Awards. You’re invited to join hosts Ben Hurley and Shannon Ryan, in cheering on your favourite artists and enjoying top performances by a huge array of entertainers. Cost: $20 per person. Location: Vector Arena, just 2 minutes drive from iStay Residences. More nzmusicawards.co.nz
Also Coming in November
Auckland International Carnival - 6-7 November 2010
Taste of Auckland - 18-21 November 2010
The Grand Auckland Ball - Sat 27 November 2010
