| Auckland is the city of sails, New Zealand's largest | | | | and black beaches of the West Coast there are |
| city, and a great place for a holiday break, with | | | | many other little secret places the locals love to try. |
| plenty to do and see. If you're looking for motels in | | | | If you are around during a weekend, and want to |
| Auckland you'll be able to plan a holiday full of | | | | use the motels in Auckland to best effect, cook |
| beaches, parks, cultural activities and of course | | | | yourself a dinner of food sourced locally at one of |
| shopping. | | | | the amazing farmers markets on offer. If you've got |
| For those looking in the central city it may be easier | | | | transport get out to Oratia, or La Cigale, the one |
| to locate a motel with a few self catering amenities. | | | | down at Britomart or even drive up to Matakana to |
| If you prefer to have more autonomy, possibly using | | | | enjoy the produce and cheeses and amazing meats. |
| your unit's kitchen to cook meals, and have a little | | | | Nibble as you walk around, then bring some back for |
| home away for home you'll more than likely need to | | | | a simple but abundant feast you can make in your |
| move out to the suburbs a little. | | | | own room. |
| This doesn't mean you'll miss out on any of the | | | | While the shopping centres may be calling your name, |
| attractions. Depending where you stay this may | | | | try to locate some of the smaller boutiques all over |
| mean you are now in walking distance to a beach, or | | | | the city and suburbs that often feature young New |
| a great strip of cafes, or a good shopping centre. | | | | Zealand designers selling at very reasonable rates. |
| Because the population is quite spread out across a | | | | You might even be lucky enough to find a sale and |
| large area, there are many little pockets of great | | | | pick up some real bargains. |
| haunts to enjoy as a visitor. | | | | Of course taking time to sit outside a cafe enjoying |
| While there are many things you can enjoy on day | | | | a flat white or latte in the sunlight is another really |
| trips such as going out to Rangitoto on a boat and | | | | simple gem of taking a holiday in this city. Enjoy |
| climbing up to the top to look back across the city, | | | | unwinding with the sun on your back, warming you |
| or discovering the tunnels of North Head before | | | | and helping you get ready for sleep in the motels in |
| having a picnic, or taking a day out to enjoy the wild | | | | Auckland you've booked into. |