Destination: Auckland
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Auckland has quietly transformed into a sophisticated metropolis with a distinctive Kiwi vibe.
Read our Overview.
Also in this report:
The city’s best hotels under Where to Stay, authentic restaurants under Where to Eat, sights not to miss under What to See & Do, a guide to the shopping scene under Where to Shop, and a fashion designer’s insider picks in Indagare Intelligence.
INDAGARE TOP TEN
SLEEP…in one of fourteen charming, individually decorated rooms at Mollies
EXPERIENCE…swimming with the sharks at Kelly Tarton’s
SPLURGE…on a dinner at the always buzzing French’s Café
EAT…modern New Zealand cuisine at the Grove, a local favorite
DRINK…the best coffee with a breathtaking view at Bethell’s Café
SAVOR…New Zealand vintages at vineyards on Waiheke Island
VISIT…Drummond Antiques for amazing finds
SEE…contemporary art at Auckland’s best galleries
SHOP…for chic designs at Karen Walker
KNOW…which neighborhoods are the best for shopping
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