Auckland is so water-focused that it would be a shame not to get out on the harbour at some point; and there is a welter of ways to do just that. The easiest and cheapest way is to hop on one of the
ferries
, but for prolonged forays, consider one of the many
cruises
available; for a close-up perspective, a
sea-kayaking
trip offers a more intimate experience.
Cruises
Fullers, of ferries fame, also offer a range of
inexpensive cruises
, the most useful being their Coffee Cruise Harbour Explorer (3 daily; 2hr; $20 all day) which tours the inner harbour calling at Devonport, Rangitoto and Kelly Tarlton's...
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Kayaking
Several companies around Auckland will take you
kayaking
. One of the most popular trips is with Fergs Kayaks (tel & fax 09/529 2230), kayaking the 7km across to Rangitoto Island
, watching sundown, hiking to the summit, then...
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