Auckland is based on the Hauraki Gulf and, like all water based cities, has a harbour of its own. Naturally enough, the Auckland Harbour serves as the gateway to many of the islands of the Hauraki Gulf including volcanic Rangitoto and the wines Waiheke Island
On and about the Sky Tower in Auckland - the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere
Auckland - Sky Tower reflected on the different architectural styles of Aucklands CBD
Sky Tower in central Auckland seen by night
Recommended places to stay in and around Auckland City
Recommended places to eat and drink in Auckland
9 of the best pubs and bars in and around New Zealand
Volcanic rock on Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland
Mudbrick Vineyard seen from a helicopter ride over Waiheke Island
Auckland - where to eat and drink - Recommended places to eat and drink in Auckland
Auckland - Sky Tower - On and about the Sky Tower in Auckland - the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere
Auckland - reflection of Sky Tower - Auckland - Sky Tower reflected on the different architectural styles of Aucklands CBD
Auckland - Sky Tower by night - Sky Tower in central Auckland seen by night
Auckland - recommended hotels - Recommended places to stay in and around Auckland City
New Zealand - recommended luxury accomodation - Recommended luxury accomodation inNew Zealand
New Zealand - 9 great pubs and bars - 9 of the best pubs and bars in and around New Zealand
Rangitoto - volcanic rock on Rangitoto Island near Auckland - Volcanic rock on Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland
Waiheke Island - 4 vineyards not to miss - Great vineyards to visit on Waiheke Island near Auckland
Waiheke Island - Mudbrick from the air - Mudbrick Vineyard seen from a helicopter ride over Waiheke Island
Auckland Tourism - Official website of the Auckland Tourism Office
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook