Auckland is the largest city of New Zealand. I specifically asked my travel agent to arrange a stop in Auckland before heading back home from Australia. Auckland is a very beautiful city with a crisp and fresh feel – not unlike the feeling I had for Seattle. It seems like a mini Sydney yet it feels so different. The streets are hilly and the harbour is beautiful. I just loved spending my time walking along the waterfront and the viaduct basin. There are some beautiful islands and suburbs you can reach through the ferry like the ... (more)