http://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Australasia/New-Zealand/North-Island/Auckland.rssen-gbInfo on lastminute.com's Auckland offeringshttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification ]]> ]]> ]]> Car Hire in Auckland Airport]]> Car Hire in Auckland Downtown]]> Car Hire in Auckland North Shore Downtown]]> Car Hire in Auckland Manukau Downtown]]> Car Hire in Auckland Pakuranga Downtown]]> Car Hire in Auckland Otahuhu Downtown]]> A delightful mixture of indigenous art - Maori and settlers' - with a sprinkling of the international, the Auckland Art Gallery is a great success. Tall white neo-classical walls house the renovated interior and a series of pleasantly-sized galleries, showing off both the permanent collection and visiting exhibitions.]]> One of the four constituent parts of Auckland's The Edge, the Aotea Centre is itself made up of a number of venues and facilities. Opened in 1989 by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, the centre comprises the 2256-seat ASB Theatre (suitable for ballet, opera and large-scale productions) and the intimate 186-seat studio space, the Herald Theatre.]]> Originally modelled on Leipzig's Gewandhaus, Auckland's Town Hall is the city's most important (and impressive) heritage building. Designed by architects J J & E Clarke, it was officially opened in 1911. It now forms one of the four constituent parts of The Edge centre, alongside the Civic Theatre, Aotea Centre and Aotea Square, Auckland's artistic powerhouse.]]> Built in 1929 on a site always owned by the people of Auckland, the Civic Theatre - with its distinctive Indian decor, featuring elephants and Abyssynian panthers - was a movie house and live entertainment venue until the 1950s. Refurbished, it is now run as part of the Edge complex.]]> Rather more than a war memorial, this grand neo-classical museum, looking out on to the sweeping lawns of The Domain (Auckland's main park) makes a great introduction to Maori culture, New Zealand's natural environment and the New Zealand people in general. Indeed it is often simply called Auckland Museum, and offers comprehensive, often interactive displays and a vigorous programme of visiting exhibitions.]]> Rainbow's End prides itself on being "New Zealand's largest and friendliest Theme Park". This huge family attraction was built in 1982 and features all the thrilling rides that you would expect.]]> Sky Tower is New Zealand's leading man-made wonder. At 328 metres (over 1000 feet) it is the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere. Tall and very thin, on windy days it can sway up to one metre from side to side. Visitors can take a lift to the very top, or even jump - certainly not for the faint-hearted!]]> There are two great vantage points from which to admire the metropolis of Auckland and the array of islands and beaches that surround it. One of them is Mount Victoria, standing north of the main city and set in the rich suburb of Devonport, where many of the wealthiest Aucklands have city homes, the other is Mount Eden. The best thing about them both, at least for the more idle of us, is that you can drive all the way to the top.]]> Waiheke island is just half an hour's boat trip from Auckland and ideal for watersports, walks and the hippy lifestyle. Aucklanders escape the city every weekend to hang out in their "batches" - weekend homes - and we suggest you join them.]]> Devonport is the smartest part of Auckland. On its own peninsula, north of the city centre, it is a colourful array of colonial-style buildings, pretty beaches and touristy, but unspoilt, shops. Visit it for a touch of class, peace and quiet, and some divine views of the Auckland skyline.]]>