AUCKLAND, A PARADISE FOR RUGBY LOVERS

It is also known as the ‘City of Sails’ for the large number of yachts that grace the Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. It celebrates its rich Pacific cultural mix that will come to life during Rugby World Cup 2011.

England Rugby Travel will offer England fans the chance to experience this wonderful city with a range of Rugby World Cup holidays. Choose a fully escorted tour or an Explorer Package and guarantee your tickets for England’s Pool B showdown against Scotland on October 1 at Eden Park.

Alternatively, guarantee your place in Auckland for the Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and Finals with our new, spectacular weekend breaks.

AUCKLAND'S TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO

From cruises to whale watching, bunging jumping to bus tours, you will never be short of things to do in Auckland. Here is our top five.

Sky Tower – the tallest building in the southern hemisphere
Rangitoto Island – bird watching, swimming, walking, finishing – a great family day out
Auckland Bridge Climb – view Auckland in a truly unique setting
Waitakere Ranges – beautiful scenery just outside Auckland
Sky City Casino – enjoy a beer and relax.