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CLASSIC EXPERIENCES in Auckland Auckland Discovery Tour Auckland THE LANGHAM HOTEL, AUCKLAND Luxury hotel in the heart of Auckland • This hotel is within walking distance of the commercial center, the waterfront, shopping, nightlife, and extensive parks and gardens. • Each of the 410 rooms features a large business desk with high-speed Internet access and has an ultra-comfortable Langham Blissful Bed™. • A complimentary shuttle loops around town, taking guests to local attractions. Published Rates: From $359 to $499/Night* Begin at the Arataki Centre to learn about the Maori people. Continue to Karekare Beach. Off to the Nikau Café, perched high in the Waitakere Ranges, for lunch. Experience the Auckland Domain park and Paratai Drive before heading to Eastern Bays and then downtown to visit the America’s Cup village and bustling Queen Street. Price: from $89 per adult; $49 per child (shared) All-Suites MOLLIES Boutique hotel in antique-filled 1870s home • This intimate 12-suite hotel occupies a historic, antique-filled home between the posh shops of Ponsonby Road and the Harbour Bridge. • Individually decorated guestrooms blend centuryold antiques, modern amenities, and views of the harbor or intimate gardens. • A gourmet restaurant, garden courtyard, and luxurious Ayurvedic-inspired spa underscore the hotel’s indulgent ambience. Published Rates: From $389 to $619/Night* Waiheke Island Vineyard Tour A picturesque 35-minute boat cruise to Waiheke through the glorious Hauraki Gulf. Waiheke is white-sand beaches, native bush, olive groves, and laid-back seaside villages. Sample some of the best vineyards Waiheke has to offer. Visit Stonyridge, Onetangi Road, and Mudbrick for tastings. A light lunch will be served at picturesque Stonyridge. Price: from $79 per adult; $39 per child (shared) THE WESTIN AUCKLAND, L I G H T E R Q U AY Stylish hotel overlooking Viaduct Harbour • Located in the heart of Auckland at Viaduct Harbour, this hotel is a short walk to some of the city’s best restaurants and shopping. • Guestrooms with signature Heavenly Beds® and Heavenly Showers® offer balconies, LCD TVs, and wireless Internet access. • Hotel features include two restaurants, two lounges, a full-service spa, and a fitness center with indoor pool, sauna, and spa tub. Published Rates: From $429 to $559/Night* ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE in Auckland Photo courtesy of Tourism New Zealand / Rob Suisted There’s plenty to see in Auckland. The city itself is both a thriving metropolis and a storehouse of Maori history and culture — and within a 30-minute drive, you’ll find the best of New Zealand nature: hike Mount Victoria, trek through a rain forest, sample wines at a vineyard, and stroll along incomparable black-sand beaches. 44 CLASSIC AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2008

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