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Situated between the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea is Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city and major cruise port. After hosting the America’s Cup twice, in 1999 and 2002, the city has been transformed into a superior meeting and eating place, which all visitors can now appreciate.

The Viaduct Harbour area is filled with outdoor restaurants, an ideal place to view the hundreds of yachts attracted to this icon of sailing success. Known as the “City of Sails,” Auckland is also home to New Zealand’s impressive National Maritime Museum, which maps the nation’s seafaring history.

The Viaduct Harbour area is filled with outdoor restaurants, an ideal place to view the hundreds of yachts attracted to this icon of sailing success. Known as the “City of Sails,” Auckland is also home to New Zealand’s impressive National Maritime Museum, which maps the nation’s seafaring history.

Harbor ferries offer a great way of perspective of the city and either cross the bay to old-established Devonport or travel under the harbor bridge to the suburb of Birkenhead. From Auckland, you can also visit the remarkable geysers and mud pools of Rotorua.

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