Mission Bay Foreshore
Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
If you need a moment of pure, unscripted coastal bliss in the middle of a sprawling city, head to Mission Bay.
Tamaki Drive Cycle Path (Late Afternoon)
Tamaki Dr, Kohimarama, Auckland, 1071, New Zealand
If you want a true Auckland panorama, skip the rooftop bar and head down to the cycle path along Tamaki Drive, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent.
Viaduct Harbour
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD
Stepping onto Viaduct Harbour feels like walking onto a postcard, except the postcard is alive, smelling of salt spray and diesel.
Wynyard Quarter
Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Waterfront
If Viaduct Harbour is the soulful, historic core, Wynyard Quarter is its sleek, ambitious sibling.
Wynyard Station Square (Nook)
Wynyard Station, Auckland CBD
Everyone flocks to the main waterfront views, but if you angle yourself into the small, slightly recessed nook near the old station entrance, you find a different view.
Wynyard Station/Wharf Area
Near Wynyard Wharf
This stretch, adjacent to the main wharves, offers the perfect elevated perspective of the entire harbor ecosystem.
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