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North Island 31 AuCkLAnD THE LAngHAM, AuCkLAnD ooooo the five-star langham hotel exudes a timeless elegance, featuring beautifully appointed rooms and suites complete with modern amenities. A haven of tranquility in the heart of this vibrant city, and it's within easy walking distance of restaurants, shopping, the Auckland Museum, and the beautiful waterfront. A wonderland of refined indulgence awaits. 1 HILTon AuCkLAnD oooo ½ the hilton Auckland is impressively set 330 yards out to sea on the end of Princes wharf. it is an oasis for escaping city life, where, from the balcony outside your room, the landscape takes you away from it all. the hilton features contemporary accommodations, fine dining options, and an outdoor heated pool with a unique underwater viewing window. 2 MERCuRE AuCkLAnD WInDSoR ooo ½ the boutique-style Mercure Auckland windsor is located in the heart of central Queen street and surrounded by shops, theaters, and restaurants, with Viaduct harbour, ferry terminals, and Vector Arena just a short walk away. the world heritage-listed Mercure Auckland windsor offers 79 modern rooms (most with kitchenettes), high-speed internet, undercover valet parking, a fitness room, spa, and much more. 4 THE LoDgE AT kAuRI CLIFFS ooooo kauri cliffs is one of the world's premier luxury destinations and one of the most awarded boutique lodges in New Zealand. the spectacular lodge offers 180 degree panoramic views and is home to a world-class david harman designed golf course and to a fabulous spa. 5 CoPTHoRnE HoTEL & RESoRT BAY oF ISLAnDS oooo the copthorne provides an ideal location to explore the aquatic playground of the bay of islands. the resort offers 180 comfortable guestrooms with expansive glass panels looking out to its charming surrounding gardens. it sits adjacent to a scenic golf course, and features native bush walks, a spectacular free-form lagoon-style swimming pool, relaxing spa, and some of the world's best big game fishing sites. 6 PAIHIA BEACH RESoRT & SPA oooo Paihia beach resort & spa has reopened after an extensive refurbishment, revealing ultra-chic guestrooms with superior entertaining areas, large flat-screen tVs, stereo systems, and french oak timber flooring. the new pool deck hosts hip outdoor resort living with relaxing daybeds. overlooking Paihia's most picturesque beach, it is located within walking distance of Paihia wharf, a historic, scenic wonderland. 7 BAY oF ISLAnDS 3 PuLLMAn AuCkLAnD oooo offering contemporary style and elegance in the heart of the harbor city, Pullman Auckland is just a few minutes' walk to numerous attractions. All spacious 267 rooms and suites have spectacular views of the city gardens or harbor, and are fitted with cutting-edge technology to support the modern lifestyle of today's travelers. spa at the Pullman is perfect for those with fitness and relaxation in mind, with six unique treatment rooms, a fully equipped gym, indoor heated lap pool, spa pool, and sauna. RuSSELL CoTTAgES oooo the modern russell cottages attract discerning travelers looking for quality accommodations with traditional charm. Next to the historic school on chapel street in the heart of russell Village, these traditional timber weatherboard cottages are surrounded by trees and are next to a brook. russell cottages' one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom, self- contained vacation cottages are ideally located in a spacious setting. 8