7) Waiheke Island

Of all Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf islands, Waiheke Island is the most popular to visit. Around 8,000 people live here year-round, and the island’s villages are home to art galleries and a thriving café culture, while the coast hosts plenty of white-sand beaches.
Location: Hauraki Gulf
Official site: www.waiheke.co.nz
8) Queen Street

The hub of Auckland attractions, the Queen Street is flecked with restaurants, cafes and shops. At night, it turns all the more enchanting with many local theatre performances, and live music shows. Art aficionados too have a lot to gulp as they stroll through the Auckland Art Gallery, which exhibits artworks from around the world.
