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Karanga Plaza in the
Wynyard Quarter
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ESSENTIALS
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When to go : Visit between February and April to enjoy warm , settled weather and for austral summer events such as the free outdoor cinema in Silo Park , or the popular Lantern Festival over Chinese New Year . Currency : New Zealand dollar Language : English , but te reo Maori is common on a lot of signage . Getting around : Auckland ’ s center
is sprawling and challenging to cover on foot . From here , ferries and buses run to the main attractions . Further afield , public transport isn ’ t efficient . Most people use Uber or Ola within the city , or private vehicles to reach places like the western beaches .
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HOTELS
Most of Auckland ’ s top hotels are scattered along the waterfront , spread between the Viaduct Harbour and the sleek Britomart Precinct .
Park Hyatt Auckland is a luxury hotel right on the water ’ s edge in Wynyard Quarter , complete with floor-toceiling windows offering views across the marina and out to the Waitemata Harbour . The sleek , modern hotel has a strong sense of place , with natural and locally sourced materials and references to Maori arts and heritage throughout . A stone ’ s throw away is Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour , a luxury hotel with a distinctive French style .
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Eco-conscious travelers will be impressed by the sustainability credentials of the five-star Hotel Britomart in downtown Auckland . Thanks to a focus on optimizing energy and reducing waste , the hotel has almost halved its emissions in the past year . All of the 99 timber-lined rooms come with built-in sofas , handmade ceramics and locally-sourced snacks . For a premium experience check out the top-floor Landing Suites , which have spacious terraces and unsurpassed views of Waitemata Harbour .
Meanwhile , for a convenient stay , it ’ s hard to beat the InterContinental Auckland hotel , which has the downtown ferry terminal on one side , and the glossy Commercial Bay shopping precinct on the other .
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BOOK IT NOW
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Travel from Auckland to Bali with Regent Seven Seas Cruises and enjoy the services of a Distinctive Voyages Host , a Private Welcome Reception and an Exclusive Shore Event . Plan to attend the Surprise & Delight Fireside Chat with complimentary cocktails and canapes . The Seven Seas Voyager departs Auckland , New Zealand , on March 25 , 2025 .
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Contact our agency to book your vacation .
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