City of Sails
Often referred to as the city of sails due to the large number of yatchs clustered around its port, Auckland is often the first place foreigners will get to, on their trip to New Zealand. And you can quickly see why: with its skycrapers and hustle and bustle as you get into the city centre, as well as its multicultural population, you could be fooled into thinking this isn’t Kiwi life at all, but rather some American city. Not so. Once you look past the towering buildings (or rather, look around at street level), you’ll be amazed to hear familiar accents (many Brits move here), rubbing shoulders with the world’s biggest Polynesian population in one city.

New Zealand - home to four million people and 60 million sheep! This diverse country spreads itself across two islands, boasting spectacular, although slightly clichéd, Lord of the Rings landscapes, white sandy beaches, cosmopolitan cities, stunning walks across its valleys and so many sports to choose from, you’ll soon find yourself in a wetsuit, making the most of the crashing waves or skydiving across the island’s peaks. And even if sport isn’t your thang, you’ll be blown over by the world-renowned beer and food.