Harbours to Highlands – New Zealand

About the destination: Auckland is the biggest metropolitan area in both Polynesia and New Zealand, boasting a lively city life influenced by a variety of cultures. It's situated between two natural harbors, the Waitemata Harbour and the Manukau Harbour, earning it the nickname "City of Sails" due to its world-leading number of boats per person. In the heart of the city, you'll find numerous galleries, museums, theaters, trendy bars, and top-tier restaurants offering a wide array of cuisines. The Skytower, a prominent feature of the city's skyline, provides a breathtaking view of Auckland. Queen Street, the city's commercial center, begins at Waitemata Harbour and stretches nearly three kilometers in a straight line. From the city center, you can easily walk to the Auckland Domain and Museum, Albert Park, Parnell - a charming historic district, and Newmarket with its plethora of shops. A short distance away lies Mt. Eden with its striking crater, and Cornwall Park at the base of the renowned One Tree Hill. One Tree Hill, a dormant volcanic cone and ancient Maori settlement, offers stunning panoramic views of the expansive city. With its cosmopolitan charm, easy accessibility, stunning beauty, and abundance of activities, Auckland is undeniably New Zealand's most vibrant city.

About the destination: Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. It's a compact city, nestled between the stunning Wellington Harbour and the surrounding lush green hills. Wellington is a city rich in culture, with a strong emphasis on the arts, making it the cultural hub of New Zealand. Its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the turbulent Cook Strait has earned Wellington the nickname of the Windy City. The city itself is quite compact, with most attractions within easy reach. The most significant attraction in Wellington is the beautifully renovated Parliament Buildings, situated in the historic suburb of Thorndon. The complex consists of three architecturally unique buildings: the Edwardian neo-classical Parliament House, the Victorian Gothic Parliamentary Library, and the distinctive 1970s-style Beehive building, which is considered the city's main landmark. Near the Parliament Buildings, visitors will find a variety of excellent shops, cafes, the Te Papa Museum, and Courtenay Place for entertainment. The Ferry terminals and the Caketin, Wellington Stadium, are also not far away. With landscapes filled with beaches, mountains, old Victorian townhouses, excellent lookout points, trendy clubs, parliament buildings, music, art, and so much more, Wellington truly is a delightful and beautiful destination.

About the destination: Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It is built around an inlet called Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu, a long, narrow, Z-shaped lake formed by glacial processes, and offers spectacular views of nearby mountains such as The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak, and, just above the town, Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill. One of the best viewpoints is from the top of Bob’s Peak, reached by the Skyline Gondola, with breathtaking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables mountain range, and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks.