Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is known as the “City of Sails” and boating is one of the most popular recreational activities. It’s also a good starting point for an introduction to Kiwi wines. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
Bungee jumps off the Sky Tower offer a high-octane adrenaline rush. The fall: 630 feet; the speed: nearly 60 mph. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
The tower’s Sky Deck gives a 360-degree view of the area. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
Waiheke Island has more than a dozen wineries, including the small Church Bay Rise, above. Known as the Island of Wine, the area is also home to artists and other bohemians and galleries mingle with tasting rooms. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
Mudbrick Vineyard’s Province-style restaurant on Waiheke Island is set on a hilltop overlooking the sea. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
Newly harvested olives are ready to be sorted at Rangihoua Estate, which produces award-winning olive oil on the island. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
Landscaped ponds and a scarecrow invite visitors to picnic on the pretty grounds of West Brook Winery, on the outskirts of Auckland. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
A worker checks a vat at West Brook Winery, on the outskirts of Auckland. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
West Brook Winery is on a hilltop, with landscaped terraces that lead down to a shady duck pond. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
Fresh fish are in abundance at Auckland markets. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
One out of five New Zealanders owns a boat and Auckland is home to Westhaven, one of the largest yacht marinas in the Southern Hemisphere with 2,000 slips. (Rosemary McClure / For The Times)
