AUCKLAND

Auckland, the city of sails is New Zealand's biggest city.  Nestled between two harbours, it is the commercial centre of New Zealand and its geographical layout is ideal for the many leisure activities enjoyed by Kiwis.

The Waitamata Harbour exits into the Hauraki Gulf, providing a superb water playground for the very large pleasure fleet.  The sailing is internationally rated, with this region developing many of the top sailers of the world. 

This was the home of the Americas Cup and the waterfront of Auckland City has been developed into a miriad of bars and restaurants and the departure point for many on the water excursions available from the city.

The region is home to two Country Club golf resorts, both different and both well worth a visit, as well as a number of excellent club golf courses.

Gulf Harbour Country Club , some 45 minutes north of the central city has hosted the World Cup of Golf and the 2005 NZ Open, an event on the prestigious European PGA Tour.

Built on the cliff tops, it overlooks the Hauraki Gulf and gives superb panoramic views up and down the coast.  The course is generous but requires both length and accuracy to master.

Formosa Auckland Country Club, some 45 minutes south of the central city.  This overlooks the southern reaces of the Hauraki Gulf as is built in the style of Augusta National, the venue for the Masters Championship.

Link to Auckland Website

Apart from the two golf resorts, there are a number of truly exquisite lclub golf courses which have hosted the NZ Open in the past.   These have their own character and any one of them is an enjoyable golfing experience..

You can experience the uniqueness of this region when you take your ExtravagaNZa golf tour to Auckland.