Auckland Luxury Hotels & Destination
Auckland NZ Destination
Auckland, New Zealand is an amazing destination with elegant luxury hotels. Regardless of which luxury hotel you decide to call home during your Auckland visit, you are only moments away from a breathtaking view, gorgeous beaches, delicious food, superb wine and outstanding outdoor adventures. After the sunsets, Auckland comes alive with nighttime entertainment for the young and the young at heart. Party until dawn before returning to the sophisticated comfort of your small luxury hotel. Don’t wait another moment, book your Auckland luxury hotel vacation today and see what you’ve been missing.
Auckland Luxury Hotels
With so much to see and do in Auckland, don’t leave your Auckland accommodations to chance. At Auckland’s small luxury hotels, you, the guest and your comfort are of the utmost importance. The friendly but sophisticated personal attention, combined with superior amenities and elegant surroundings make for a carefree stay in Auckland. The luxury hotel concierge is available to assist with whatever questions you may have and will do so with a smile. Choose an Auckland luxury hotel with the ambience and location to suit the purpose of your travels. Whether you are in Auckland on business, celebrating an anniversary, on your romantic honeymoon, or just need to get away, your Auckland luxury hotel of choice will leave you with lasting memories.
Auckland History
The Maori were the first settlers of the Auckland area in the year 1350. It was estimated that their population was about 20,000 prior to the arrival of Europeans. As firearms were introduced to the native people, inter-tribal warfare erupted and resulted in a huge decline in their population. As European settlement of New Zealand began there were only small numbers of Maori alive. The land, on which the cities of Auckland, North Shore and a part of Rodney District were built, was purchased by Joseph Brooks Weller in 1832 for the price of one large cask of powder. Auckland was declared the capital of New Zealand in 1841 but only held the title until 1865 when it was deemed that Wellington was a better choice because of its proximity to the South Island. Auckland was the base against the Maori King Movement (creation of a symbolic role as monarch to unite the Maori people) in the 1860’s. The European population spread south with the building of roads and the mercantile economic theory. Trams and railways would follow further expanding Auckland’s landscape. The introduction of the automobile further defined the urban landscape by allowing a suburban style of building (single family homes) which results in low population density. Auckland is one of the few cities in the world with two harbors on separate bodies of water. The more than 50 islands that make up the marine element of Auckland, make it seem less city-like and offer the luxury hotel guest amazing opportunities to explore and seek adventure.
Auckland Attractions
The Auckland Memorial War Museum, New Zealand’s first museum, offers a great place for the luxury hotel visitor to become acquainted with the history of Auckland. It is much more than a war memorial, as the luxury hotel guest has the unique opportunity to learn about the Maori natives and European settlers through decorative arts, pictorial collections and natural history exhibits. Auckland Harbor is home to the National Maritime Museum where the luxury hotel visitor can view exhibits depicting New Zealand’s seafaring past, including whaling and the KZ1 racing sloop that competed in the 1988 America’s Cup Challenge. The luxury hotel tourist will see excellent examples of distinctive architecture and preservation of the Victorian way of life at the Alberton, Ewelme Cottage and Highwic historic homes. For the luxury hotel visitor with an interest in art, the Auckland Art Gallery has New Zealand’s most extensive collection of national and international art as well as hosting international touring exhibitions. Discover what will be on tour when planning your Auckland luxury hotel getaway.
Waitemata Harbor busy with ferry traffic, leads the luxury hotel adventurer to the Gulf of Hauraki and the Bay of Islands. Earning recognition for its beautiful vistas and thriving wine making culture, Waiheke Island, is laden with magnificent sculptures lined with the native vegetation landscape just a short jaunt from downtown.
For the luxury hotel visitor with a real sense of adventure, consider the view of the Auckland Harbor as you climb the Auckland Bridge. Other great ways to appreciate the view and take some fabulous pictures are the Sky Tower, One Tree Hill and Mount Eden, an extinct volcano and Auckland’s highest point. North Head Maritime Park offers a great vantage point looking back at the cityscape.
The Auckland Zoo and Kelly Tarlton’s are remarkable places for the luxury hotel nature lover to engage with the animal kingdom. The Auckland Zoo hosts 500 animals of 150 different species while Kelly Tarlton’s Arctic Encounter Underwater World gives the luxury hotel visitor the chance to experience the aquatic world from a different perspective.
Sailing is extremely popular in Auckland and even the luxury hotel visitor with no sailing experience can participate in sailing an America’s Cup yacht. Sail NZ and Pride of Auckland offer sailing opportunities that will prove to be both exciting and memorable.
Auckland Shopping
The heart of the city hosts a plethora of top fashion designer stores. For luxury hotel fashion shopaholics, Auckland City is a one-stop shop. The Chancery offers a wide range of men and women’s apparel, while New Zealand’s big name designers can be found in High Street and Vulcan Lane. Durham Lane and Little High Street offer unique buys that you won’t find elsewhere. “Dress-Smart” offers over 70 factory outlet stores under one roof, and carries everything from fashion, to footwear, including accessories, house ware, music, and books. Catering to every taste, awarded Auckland’s best shopping center by Metro Magazine, the Botany Town Center offers a unique village-style layout - a shopping experience not to be missed.
Auckland Dining
Auckland’s multicultural nature makes for delicious eating for the hungry luxury hotel visitor. The suburb of Takapuna just over the Harbour Bridge has an eclectic mix of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Italian, neighborhood taverns and pizzerias. Auckland’s high-end restaurants are found along Ponsonby and Parnell Roads. Reservations are suggested and the predominant cuisines are ethnic and Pacific Rim. Your luxury hotel concierge can assist with recommendations and reservations. The fresh, high quality ingredients prepared in new and innovative ways make each meal a new dining experience. Sushi is popular as are noodle bars. There are even Auckland restaurants where the luxury hotel guest can bring their own wine. After a day of wine tasting at some of Auckland’s fine wineries, purchase a bottle of your favorite and have it served at the restaurant or enjoy sipping it as you watch the sunset from your Auckland luxury hotel guest suite.
Auckland Nightlife
After a delicious dinner out in Auckland, the night is still young and Auckland invites the luxury hotel visitor to explore the city after dark. SKYCITY is a place to enjoy 24-hour casinos as well as excellent cinema entertainment and live theatre of various types. The Edge, Auckland’s cultural core features the Aotea Centre and Auckland Town Hall, performing arts venues featuring dance, ballet, opera, stage productions and orchestral music. Auckland’s live music scene includes music from a wide variety of genres and ethnic origins. Auckland is a city where you can dance the night away and return to the comfort of your luxury hotel feeling completely satisfied with your experience.
Auckland offers so much to the luxury hotel visitor that you’ll quickly discover one visit won’t be enough. Your luxury hotel experience in Auckland will prove many return visits will be necessary.
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