I loved the tour around this beautiful bay with its rich history and the combination of the old and the new style of architecture. I also love the pohutukawa trees lining up some of the streets along the way and even though they were only just budding, I could imagine the vivid red colours. The modern sculptures along the way... More

After going to the Weta Cave we got off the bus and walked around the waterfront back to the city. Some great views including a swithback street which leave the famous one in San Francisco for dust. Carrying on around the waterfront through Oriental Bay with cafes restaurants and crowds of people having fun. Have to also comment on the... More

Oriental Bay is where there are lots of people on sunny days out enjoying the scenery - it is nice to walk with a gelato or coffee from Cafe Eis and just look at the harbour. If you are into water and energetic you can also swim out to the fountain or around the constructed sand beach area, or there... More

A beach in the city? Well yeah, and its awesome! So much activity and yet so much enjoyment. Love it. More

Always a great place to get your tan on during the summer, bring a book and relax and read or just go for a dip and a swim. More

If your into Compact go here you can get food here go for a swim live in a small apartment and enjoy being squashed in on this small man made beach. Not the best beach in NZ Lyall Bay over the hill is a nice surf beach with snorkel trails and other amazing sights while coming over the hill Via... More

Oriental bay million dollar views and homes, adjacent to the city, many take their lunchtime run along these wide footpaths. Swimming pool activities and great ice creams, the views across to the cityscape are wonderful day or night when the city lights up. More

We loved being here! Go on Sunday morning and sample the yummy food at the fruit & vegie market and watch the fish being sold on the water to heaps of people on the side. They fillet the fish in front of you and hand it over so it is very fresh. It does get quite busy though and we... More

Stayed at Copthorne and overlooked this beach. Beautiful in the sunshine and some good food around it too. More