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Nestled between two harbors, Aucklandissurrounded by more sandy beaches and attractive islands thananyother city in the world. It's bordered by terraced volcanichillswhere Maoris once lived in fortified villages. West ofAuckland arevineyards, surf beaches and rain forest withreservoirs, waterfallsand hiking trails.

Calling itself "the City of Sails", Auckland is one of thebestplaces in the world to go yachting. In fact, it's ground zeroforall kinds of outdoor activities, from bushwalking to bungyjumping.It's also the largest and most multicultural of NewZealand'scities, with a vibrant dining scene and fabulous wines.FromAmerica's Cup sailing to experiencing the wilderness onAuckland'sdoorstep, you'll discover Auckland is an awesomedestination.

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Mount Cook
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Rotorua
Taupo
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