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Auckland Harbour at twilightAucklandAuckland revolves around its twin harbours and isknown as the ‘City of Sails’ for good reason.Cradled by and built around a series of volcaniccones, views of the waterfront abound. Thiscombination of urban and marine, coupled with asunny climate, has created a vibrant environmentwith one of the most sought-after lifestyles in theworld. The city also features a number ofarchitectural pleasures; exquisite colonial timberedhouses with elaborate detailing give way toimposing government buildings and modern glasstowers, which catch the light making the cityappear to shimmer. Queen Street, Auckland’sgolden mile, is the major shopping area,complemented by Parnell and Ponsonby – leafyinner suburbs with lovingly restored Victorian andEdwardian villas, galleries, boutiques and al frescocafés. Much of the dining and entertainment iscentred around the lively Viaduct Basin, home totwo America’s Cup sailing events.Hotel DeBrett, AucklandLocated in the heart of Auckland, Hotel DeBrettwas built in 1841 as the city’s first hotel. Today,this iconic building has been stylishly remodelledinto a 25 room boutique hotel with a glass-roofedatrium and courtyard. Each room is unique,boasting an eclectic mix of contemporaryfurniture, fittings and artwork collected by theowner from around the world. The famous HouseBar, the soul of the hotel, has been meticulouslyrestored and has become a fashionable localmeeting place that is complemented by a privatedrawing room for exclusive use by hotel guests.Sky City Grand Hotel,AucklandThe newest addition to the Sky City entertainmentcomplex, the Grand blends style and elegancewith its central city location. The rooms arespacious and contemporary with impressivefinishing touches and thoughtful décor. There is ahuge range of facilities to enjoy including abeautiful spa, heated lap pool and fully equippedgym. Dine, one of the hotel’s restaurants,specialises in mouth-watering Pacific Rim cuisine.and cafés and is only a minute’s walk away fromQueen Street’s theatres and shops. This all-suiteproperty combines the services of a top hotel withthe freedom of self-contained facilities. The roomsare large, each comes with kitchenette and city orharbour views and many have private balconies.Sofitel Auckland ViaductHarbour, AucklandThis stylish waterfront hotel is nestled betweenthe sophisticated shops and restaurants of ViaductHarbour and the attractive new WynyardQuarter overlooking the shimmering WaitemataHarbour. Guests in each of the 172 spaciousrooms and suites benefit from private balconies,floor-to-ceiling windows and luxurious marblebathrooms featuring both a rain shower and adeep bath. With impeccable service, a champagnebar, gourmet restaurant and swimming pool,sauna and spa, you may never wish to leave.The Sebel Suites, Auckland12The Sebel Suites, AucklandWith one of the best locations in Auckland, TheSebel Suites are situated right in the heart of thefamous Viaduct Harbour district. This is a bustlingarea filled with the city’s finest bars, restaurantsSofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Auckland