Auckland City of Sails

Get the best of both worlds when you stay at SKYCITY Hotel in the heart of Auckland City. The Qualmark rated four plus star hotel means you can relax and enjoy all the luxuries of a top hotel - spacious deluxe rooms, a heated rooftop pool, sauna and gym.

Or choose from two casinos, 18 restaurants and bars, a theatre, free live entertainment and the spectacular Sky Tower - all right on your doorstep!

There are three fantastic dinners included in your package - One buffet dinner at the Observatory Restaurant of Sky Tower and two dinners at Sky City's Fortuna Restaurant. A full buffet breakfast is also included each morning.

Observatory Restaurant

For a dining experience with magnificent views of Auckland, take a ride up the Sky Tower to The Observatory Restaurant.

With our unique combination of sumptuous brasserie-style buffet, stunning seafood specialties and succulent cook-to-order specials - on top of spectacular views - we know we'll see more of you, too.

Guests enjoy complimentary access to Sky Tower's main observation level before or after dining. Please note that the observation levels close at 10.30pm.

Fortuna Restaurant

If you like a little bit of everything, you'll love Fortuna.

The sumptuous banquet-style buffet has three sittings: breakfast, lunch and dinner and each of them is well known for being the best value buffet in town.

Enjoy soup of the day with a slice of focaccia, dip in to an antipasto platter, or sample our chef’s take on the world-famous Waldorf salad. Then move on to your main course and choose from the very best seasonal dishes all elegantly prepared and presented.

Fortuna also plays host to regular themed evenings and prize draws.

Half day sightseeing with Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World

See first hand why Auckland is known as the City of Sails as you enjoy a trip over the Harbour Bridge. Visit the famous Auckland landmark of Mount Eden, a dormant volcano whose summit offers excellent panoramic views of the city and harbours. From this fantastic vantage point you will see evidence of Auckland's volcanic history, the most significant being the youngest volcano of Rangitoto Island at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour.

The sightseeing tour also takes in the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park which is situated on a 62,000 year old volcano. In addition to these natural features the city sights tour also takes in the trendy shopping area of Parnell Village with its historical buildings that have been transformed into boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops. Your tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive before returning to Downtown.

Visit Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Learn about the city's fascinating history and discover spectacular scenery before plunging under Auckland's waterfront for a scuba diver's view of the incredible ocean that surrounds us. Come face to face with sharks, massive stingrays and other incredible deep sea creatures and watch King and Gentoo Penguins play in a simulated Antarctic environment.

Includes:Tour pick up and return to hotel.

Sailing trip on Auckland Harbour with lunch

The Pride of Auckland Company operates its fleet of large purpose-built sailboats on the sheltered waters of the sparkling Auckland Harbour (Waitemata Harbour).

The yachts have become the nautical icon in Auckland - City of Sails - for international, national, and local visitors alike. Auckland harbour is the hub of New Zealand's nautical playground.

Pride of Auckland's Lunch Cruise offers the best that Auckland has to offer. Whilst enjoying a delicious lunch, sit back and relax or join the crew and help participate with the sailing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch, tea, coffee or milo and licensed cash bar on board our comfortable and safe yachts. Experience the sights and action as you sail on the beautiful Waitemata harbour. Take the helm or relax and chat with your knowledgeable crew.

Includes: Picnic lunch, tea, coffee or milo, entry into NZ National Maritime Museum.