Dubbed the 'City of Sails', Auckland embraces the magnificent Waitemata and Manukau harbours, and offers an eclectic mix of fashion, food and arts. The city is New Zealand's largest, with more than 400,000 people within the Auckland City boundary, and 1.5 million people in the Auckland region. The Twin Coast Discovery Highway links Auckland with Northland.
In summer, Aucklanders take to the outdoors, enjoying the city's many beaches, parks and pavement cafés. However, there is something for everyone to enjoy all year round. The lively Viaduct Harbour is a good place to begin exploring – check out the designer shops at Princes Wharf, enjoy the restaurant precinct, or take a walk along scenic Tamaki Drive to the bustling seaside village of Mission Bay. The old Ferry Building on Quay Street is the hub of the city's ferry services.
Newmarket is an inner city suburb and a fantastic place to stay, with something for everyone.
Dozens of cafes, 14 cinema screens, Olympic indoor pool and gym, superb range of shopping to suit all budgets, (including the 277 retail complex), are on the hotel doorstep, meaning there is no lack of things to do in Newmarket! And Quest Newmarket is so close to it all!
Also within easy walking distance of Quest Newmarket is:
- The War Memorial Museum, renown for its Maori and Pacific collections
- Auckland Domain, venue of many free summer concerts
- Lionzone - the home of Lion Red Beer, with daily tours.
- Parnell Village
- Auckland Hospital
The major race tracks, Alexandra Park and Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland Showgrounds and Eden Park, are within 10 minutes drive.
The heart of Auckland is based around Queen Street. Here you'll find city shopping the unmissable Sky Tower, and the Auckland Art Gallery. The Edge on Queen Street is the centre of the city's arts scene; its world-class venues for the performing arts include the Civic Theatre, Auckland Town Hall and the Aotea Centre.
A number of attractions are located near the Auckland CBD. Alternative fashions and a great café scene have made Ponsonby Road one of Auckland's favourite spots, while Parnell is known for its art galleries and colonial-style village. !
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