Auckland

It is New Zealand’s largest city and the gateway to the Hauraki Gulf. The Auckland Region or Tāmaki Makaurau is New Zealand’s largest urban area and contains 33 percent of the nation’s residents, while remaining he second smallest of the country’s 16 regions by land area. The Hauraki Gulf is a stunning body of water and home to resident pods of whales and dolphins and good stocks of fish as well.

Culture

Tāmaki Makaurau means isthmus of one thousand lovers and the area was a key trading point for around 800 years for Maori. It was a natural meeting point connecting the West Coast with the East and the waterways into and out of the Hauraki Gulf as well as the Waitako River.

Fishing

One of the best family snorkelling experiences can be found at the Goat Island Marine Reserve and diving around the Hauraki Gulf’s outer islands such as Mokahinau Islands and Littler Barrier is spectacular. Fishing in the inner gulf is productive for Snapper and Kahawai while the outer gulf boasts great kingfish and marlin fishing in season.

Diving

Must Do's

A trip to Tiritiri Matangi.

Wine trails and oysters on Waiheke.

Whale and Dolphin Watching.

Auckland’s West Coast black sand beaches.

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