Sacha has curated a guide to New Zealand’s largest city through a foodies eye and some great day trips to show off the best of the area. If you are arriving a few days before the wedding, I recommend you take a look at her must eat foodie spots and also the great NZ designers if you like to shop.

You can also check out the Auckland Tourism Page.

Local recommendations from Sacha

(Picture Auckland Harbour front)

Fiona invites you to explore the culture, history, nature, and cuisine of the Capital of New Zealand. While this is a small central city it is surrounded by beautiful scenary and is the home Weta Studios which make the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, King Kong and more recently have worked on the avenger films. Visit NewZealand.com and Wellingtonnz.com for more information on hot spots, unique events, must sees, and what is on during your visit.

Local recommendations from Fiona, Kendrah & Anneke)

(Picture: Parliament Building aka the Beehive)

Chelsea’s advice is if you are coming all this way, you must ensure to visit the south island of New Zealand.
Arrive either via ferry from Wellington if you’ve got a car, or fly into Christchurch or Queenstown. You MUST rent a car when visiting the South Island in New Zealand. Driving is pretty much a requirement to see most of the South Island, especially if you want to do it in a short space of time…and a lot of the things you want to see aren’t always in town or city centres. One way to further optimize this is to arrange to pick up the car straight from the airport you’re flying into, then arrange to drop it off from the other airport you will be flying out of.

Local recommendations from Chelsea

(Picture: Queenstown lakefront)

Sydney has a lot to offer from iconic sights, famous beaches, museums, galleries, botanical gardens, sporting, and live events. Get lost in the city, explore the beaches, or dine your way through cafes and restaurants. Visit Australia.com, Sydney.com and NSW.com for more information on hot spots, unique events, must sees, and what is on during your visit.

Local recommendation from Fiona

(Picture: Aerial picture of Sydney Harbour)

Melbourne has something for everyone. From amazing coffee, delicious food, historic architecture, unique markets, arts galleries and live performances/ event, botanical gardens, world class sporting events, to family friendly activities.

Local recommendations from Fiona

(Picture: Central Station)

Our lovely locals Sacha, Fiona and Shannon have recommended the perfect size holiday to get a taster of the best of the North Island with a perfect balance of adventure, natural beauty and wine.

Local recommendations from Sacha, Shannon & Fiona

(Picture: Auckland City at dusk)