Car Rental Auckland - Exploring Auckland

With so much water about, you’re better off hiring a yacht! Nonetheless, there is plenty to see if you’re prepared to venture a little further, and New Zealand’s natural beauty is unbeatable.

Howick Historical Village, in the city’s Pakuranga suburb, is an interesting, slightly tacky look at New Zealand’s early colonial days – something well preserved throughout the country. There is a special theme day every third Sunday of the month.

Ambury is a working farm right at the city's doorstep, near Manukau Harbour, the focus being--you guessed it--sheep! Nearby, Mangere Mountain is a volcanic cone created some 18,000 years ago.

A half day’s drive further afield are some of New Zealand’s most scenic and popular spots. To the north are Northlands and the stunning Bay of Islands, including the historic sites of Waitangi and Russell. Beyond the bay is the peacefully remote Ninety Mile beach and awesome Kauri forests.

To the east of Auckland is the Coromandel, covered in verdant forest and blessed with fantastic private beaches.

Also within an easy drive is Rotorua, the country’s premier tourist town. Thousands flock here to experience the strange geysers and unusual volcanic landscape, together with the overwhelming Moari culture of the Waikato region.