But Newmarket is much more than just upmarket fashion stores.  Take a couple of hours to explore what lies behind Broadway and you’ll find a diverse mix of modern and old, ugly and beautiful, artistic and technical; a leading fashion store next to an old depot of an ironworks.  Seek out a cultural change too with the Asian market and Chinatown precinct in Kent Street.

Beautiful homeware, giftware and fashion boutiques can be found pepper-potted down the likes of Teed and Morrow streets. Nuffield Street is Newmarket’s newest destination to see and be seen in. Not only is it home to the latest look but it also hosts a popular cluster of alfresco cafes, restaurants and bars.

Stretch out in Newmarket Park, Lumsden Green or the Domain.  Take a dip in the 50 metre Newmarket pool and gym or take one of the many pilates and yoga classes.

Discover the suburb’s rich history on the Newmarket Heritage walk featuring buildings like the handsome 1888 Penny Black bar and restaurant, and the Historic Places Trust run 1862 Highwic House.

Check out the oldest business on Broadway, Auckland department store icon Smith & Caughey’s (1884) which has recently got bigger and better, boosting more cosmetics and men’s and women’s wear.

With over 100 cafes, bars and restaurants offering culinary delights from around the world your visit to Newmarket will be complete.

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Viaduct Harbour is host to many fabulous events including the past America’s Cup defences, Louis Vuitton Regattas, the Volvo Round the World Race stopover in March 2012, the Auckland International Boatshow and New Zealand Fashion Week among many other fantastic events.

Viaduct Harbour at Night

Dine in style by the water and soak up the atmosphere in one of the many popular Viaduct Harbour restaurants and bars, you have 30 to choose from!  Treat yourself and indulge in 5 star cuisine or sit back  with a chilled glass of wine and watch the world go by.

Goldfinch Bar

Amongst these tantalising eateries is the Voyager Maritime Museum, an interesting introduction into New Zealand’s rich maritime history from Maori sailing waka to modern racing yachts.

The Viaduct Harbour is also a starting point for adventures on the harbour.  Charter a harbour cruise, jump in a jet boat, or venture out into the Hauraki Gulf for whale and dolphin spotting.

We know that Viaduct Harbour is a very special place – come and see for yourself!

Viaduct Harbour Drawbridge

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The Auckland ‘War’ Museum is one of the most iconic Auckland buildings, constructed in the neo-classicist style, and sitting on a grassed plinth in Auckland Domain with some fine views of the city and harbour.

Founded in 1852 in a two-room farm cottage on Grafton Road, moved to its current site in 1929 after funds were raised to combine a war memorial with a museum and is considered one of New Zealand’s finest heritage buildings.

Originally established with ethnology and natural history collections, the Museum´s collecting interests have evolved over the years to include military history, social history, New Zealand flora and fauna and the decorative arts. The Museum holds what is considered the finest collection of Maori and Pacific artefacts in the world.

The Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people. The Museum is a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealand’s top three heritage libraries.

There are always interesting local and international exhibits on show, as well as engaging experiences for children by exploring cultures, arts, science and the environment.

Childrens Gallery – Auckland Museum

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Encompassing a fifth of the Zoo’s 17ha, Te Wao Nui offers both locals and tourists a truly unique and immersive experience of New Zealand’s animals, plants and culture in a way that has never been done before. Spilt into 6 habitats, The Coast, The Islands, The Wetlands, The Night, The Forest and The Highlands.

Te Wao Nui

The behind-the-scenes experiences are your chance to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most beautiful and endangered creatures! Imagine helping a keeper wash down an elephant, coming eye-to-eye with a tiger, or feeding lunch to a lemur.

Auckland Zoo Lemurs Experience

You can also take a peek at kiwi and tuatara in the nocturnal house, while sea lions and fur seals can be viewed in an underwater area. The more active species like otters and monkeys are hard to beat and it’s a good idea to check the zoo’s feeding times to enhance your experience.

A great day out for all the family!

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Lying between the Waitemata Harbour and Auckland’s lower CBD, Britomart is a 6.5-hectare waterfront precinct of heritage buildings, new developments and open and intimate public spaces. It is immediately adjacent to Auckland’s main transport hub, Britomart Transport Centre.

Britomart Station

The area has a rich history as Auckland’s first mercantile centre and is home to one of the largest concentrations of heritage buildings in the city. After a long period of neglect in the 1980s and 90s, Britomart has been given a new lease of life by its long-term owners, the Britomart Group of companies.

Eighteen historic buildings are being restored here and seven state-of-the-art new buildings developed. It’s all part of a long-term project that’s transforming Britomart into one of the most exciting places in New Zealand: a 24/7 community where people live, work, shop and play

Britomart Nightlife

A bit of History

Former headland Point Britomart was once the site of Fort Britomart, an active base for British colonial troops in the 1860s. Its name was taken from a Royal Navy gunship, HMS Britomart, which carried out the first detailed survey of the Waitemata Harbour in 1841.

Before the arrival of Europeans, this headland is thought to have been the site of at least one Māori pā, or fortified village. The Ngāti Whātua people trace ancestral ties to this area, including sites of ancient historical significance.

In 1840 Ngāti Whātua gifted 3000 acres of land to Governor Hobson for the building of a new capital city. It was on the headland at the centre of this land, soon to be named Point Britomart, that Auckland’s first Union Jack flew, marking the site of New Zealand’s first colonial capital.

Britomart – the early days

Britomart continues to grow and evolve as more and more people and companies join the community.

By 2015, there will be close to 200 businesses based here, with hotels and apartments contributing to the 24/7 buzz of Britomart

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Sky Walk

Take in the spectacular views of Auckland while walking around the 1.2 metre wide platform a dizzying 192 metres up!  A full body harness and overhead safety lines keep you safe as you walk the edge of Sky Tower’s pergola.

Sky Walk – Auckland’s Sky Tower

Sky Jump

The rush is unbeatable!  Leap off the famous Auckland Sky Tower and fall 192 metres straight down.  An unforgettable experience for true daredevils, base-jump by wire off the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand.

Sky Jump – Auckland Sky Tower

While you’re enjoying the spectacular views you can treat your taste buds.  Relax with a coffee and light refreshments at Sky Lounge, dine at Orbit – Auckland’s only 360-degree revolving restaurant.  Or experience chic and elegant dining at the luxurious cocktail bar The Sugar Club.

Orbit Revolving Restaurant

The Sky Tower is one of New Zealand’s most exhilarating and spectacular tourist attractions, you will be amazed at what you can see and do under one roof!

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Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium showcases over 30 live animal exhibits, from over 80 different species in spectacular habitat displays, including the world’s largest Antartic penguin colony exhibit and amazing underwater viewing tunnels.

Featuring eight new themed zone, Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium boasts unique new attractions including New Zealand’s first ever live jellyfish display, the world’s only display of Spiny Sea Dragons and the world’s biggest species of stingray – one ray alone weighs over 240kg and has had 65 pups in its 27 years at Kelly Tarlton’s!

And don’t forget the fantastic Animal Adventures, offering unique and thrilling ‘up close’ underwater encounters with huge sharks.  Snorkel with the sharks on a Shark Cage experience, or for the true adrenaline junkie, take the ultimate cage-free experience with Shark Dive Xtreme!  You can also head out onto the ice to get up close to the amazing penguins with Penguin Discovery.

Kelly Tarlton’s – Explore the underwater world

Kelly Tarlton’s Shark Experience

Kelly Tarlton’s – Stingray

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The Ferry terminal is only a short stroll away from Latitude 37 so jump aboard for exciting day of exploring on Waiheke Island.

Onetangi Beach on Waiheke Island

Auckland Guide – Waiheke Island Vineyards

Auckland Guide – Waiheke Island Picturesque Dining

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