Pacific-lapped Auckland is perfect for water babies. This waterside city has a strong pulse and a nautical twinkle in its eye. Its dcidcidcidcidcilocation on a thin stretch of the North Island, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, is complemented by the lush subtropical forests of nearby hills and the volcanic terrains of nearby islands.
With its spectacular harbour and bridge, New Zealand's largest city ranks with the best and its districts weave their way around a variety of bays ideal for swimming, water sports and particularly yachting - hence the nickname 'City of Sails'.
Waitermata Harbour at dusk with Sky Tower poking up above city
Perfect day for swimming and sailing at Mission Bay, Waitemata Harbour
A touch of Kiwi Raj: playing polo at Clevedon
Bathers standing quietly before waterfall, Karekare
Starlight Symphony performing free classical concert at Auckland Domain
Night view from Sky Tower, tallest tower in southern hemisphere
Erikson Stadium, soon to be filled with bloodthirsty rugby union fans
Roads leading to and from New Zealand's biggest, most cosmopolitan city
Auckland 
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