Auckland’s spectacular Hauraki Gulf is one of New Zealand’s treasure-trove of attractions waiting to be explored. It occupies a total area of 4000 square kilometres and consists of over 50 spectacular islands and plenty of clear and secluded beaches amidst amazing scenery and wildlife. It is adventurous and exciting, while being amazingly relaxing at the same time. Most of the Hauraki Gulf is made up of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park which has a wealth of marine biodiversity.
The Hauraki Gulf is a coastline that lies on the Northern Island of New Zealand in between the Hauraki Plains and the Auckland region. Although for years it was the nation’s best kept and treasured secret, of late the Hauraki Gulf has been entertaining a plethora of avid explorers who relish in the beauty, quiet serenity and amazing wildlife species of this gulf. On visiting this region there are plenty of interesting activities that one can undertake. For starter’s swimming in itself is absolutely pleasurable as you are surrounded by exquisite scenery that makes the waters feel like a pool in paradise.
The Hauraki Gulf has plenty of places where you can hire boats and skis to undertake in activities like jet skiing and fishing. Nature enthusiasts can visit the stunning nature park within its boundaries that boasts a rich population of Common and Bottlenose dolphins that can be seen in abundance on a cruise in the ocean. The park also has 25 species of marine mammals and an intriguing number of bird species which includes Kiwis, Brown Teals, Takahes and many others. The park in itself occupies a total of 1.2 million hectares and includes the Firth of Thames, Waitemata Harbour and the eastern coastline of the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. The park takes special efforts in the protection of species and has specific sanctuaries for specific endangered species which requires a permit for visiting.After touring all the wonders of Auckland choose from the best of New Zealand hotels to come home to. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels NZ is a particular favourite among tourists as it affords luxurious accommodation amidst idyllic settings offering some of the best of Auckland hotels proudly boasts as its own.
