{"id":8691,"date":"2023-01-13T06:06:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T06:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=8691"},"modified":"2023-01-18T06:11:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T06:11:55","slug":"weekend-in-auckland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/weekend-in-auckland\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spend a decadent weekend in Auckland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spending a weekend in Auckland? 48 hours in Auckland is just the right amount of time to take in the city\u2019s many splendid sites, tempting flavors and rich history. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/tours\/the-long-white-cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Zealand tours<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> include the very best Auckland activities with a sprinkling of decadence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your stay at QT Auckland invites you to soak in the energy of the water. Rooms draw inspiration from the shapes and curves of oysters with natural hues and soothing tones. At this 5-Star Design Hotel\u2019s rooftop bar, take in sweeping views of Auckland\u2019s Viaduct Harbour paired with Mediterranean snacks and classic cocktails. Continue your culinary tour at the hotel\u2019s Restaurant Esther where head chef Sean Connolly presents flavors of the French Riviera, Sicily and Morocco.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8692\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8692\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_316586401_673165791053589_1200804923503090702_n.jpg\" alt=\"QT Auckland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_316586401_673165791053589_1200804923503090702_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_316586401_673165791053589_1200804923503090702_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_316586401_673165791053589_1200804923503090702_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@qtauckland<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another dining highlight of your tour will surely be dinner with one of New Zealand\u2019s famous former All Black rugby players. Rub shoulders with a former member of the All Blacks as you learn about the world\u2019s leading rugby team, his personal victories and how passionate Kiwis are about their national sport.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fine dining for a weekend in Auckland\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to fine dining in Auckland, why not go all out at the famous Sugar Club? Located in the Sky Tower, The Sugar Club sits 53 floors above Auckland boasting views of the city and the Hauraki Gulf. In addition to the impressive views, the impressive Chef\u2019s menu showcases sustainably sourced produce. You\u2019ll be in good hands of Chef Peter Gordon who has been called \u201cthe \u2018Godfather\u2019 of fusion cuisine.\u201d From sashimi to beef fillet and a plant-based tasting menu, a decadent evening is always in store at The Sugar Club.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8693\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8693\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_130867255_403608294027617_724141917252280484_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Sugar Club\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_130867255_403608294027617_724141917252280484_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_130867255_403608294027617_724141917252280484_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_130867255_403608294027617_724141917252280484_n-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_130867255_403608294027617_724141917252280484_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@thesugarclubakl<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another option to pair fine dining with fabulous views is Sidart Restaurant. This New Zealand-Indian fusion restaurant offers imaginative cuisine including black truffle paneer, market fish tikka and crayfish and moilee sauce. Select a tasting menu from the five- or nine-course options with wine pairings. You may also opt for The Chef&#8217;s Table Experience to go behind the scenes and watch dishes being prepared in the kitchen and let the chef guide you through the menu. This exclusive dining experience, from Champagne on arrival to the final seventh course, is a memorable way to try the finest flavors. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8694\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8694\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_275502174_3246726088892854_71388512878978385_n-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Sidart\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_275502174_3246726088892854_71388512878978385_n-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_275502174_3246726088892854_71388512878978385_n-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_275502174_3246726088892854_71388512878978385_n-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_275502174_3246726088892854_71388512878978385_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@sidart_auckland<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Queen Street<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With one or two decadent dining experiences ticked off your bucket list, you\u2019ll be ready to explore. You don\u2019t have to venture far from the centrally located QT Auckland to find things to do in Auckland. Legendary and lively Queen Street in the Central Business District boasts high-end shops of international and local brands. Treat yourself to a designer bag and take a break in a caf\u00e9 and watch the world go by. Extend your exploration with a visit to the nearby Auckland Art Gallery\u2019s collection of international and New Zealand art on the edge of elegant Albert Park. On the other side of the park is Princes Street. Here, historic merchant\u2019s houses from the late 1800s, now a heritage site, line the boulevard. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8695\" style=\"width: 646px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8695\" class=\" wp-image-8695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_10817926_757979307588923_821822056_n.jpg\" alt=\"Albert Park\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_10817926_757979307588923_821822056_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Snapinsta.app_1080_10817926_757979307588923_821822056_n-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@lex.moskov<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parnell\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continue your discovery of what to do in Auckland exploring nearby Parnell, one of Auckland\u2019s affluent and oldest neighborhoods. Stroll the tree-lined streets past Edwardian townhouses, restored Victorian shops, boutiques, and cafes. If you\u2019re in Parnell over a weekend, don\u2019t miss La Cigale French Market. Voted Auckland\u2019s \u2018Best Food Market\u2019 by Metro Magazine, the market invites you to take your time browsing fresh produce, p\u00e2t\u00e9s, terrines and pastries. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re in Paris as you absorb the sights and heavenly aromas. Take a rest at one of the market\u2019s communal tables to enjoy a latte and croissant. The nearby Parnell Rose Gardens with over 5,000 roses enhances your decadent discovery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Parnell\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-2048x1364.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nguyen-1394WUN7vDM-unsplash-1320x879.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parnell\u2019s Auckland War Memorial Museum is another recommendation of what to see in Auckland. View the historic exhibits including an 80-foot M\u0101ori war canoe dating from 1836. Current and upcoming special exhibits include Secrets of Stonehenge and Egypt: In the Time of Pharaohs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waitemata Harbor Cruise <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After soaking in the city sites on your weekend in Auckland, take to the water. A Waitemata Harbor cocktail or dinner cruise will show you the city from a different vantage point. Cruises also conveniently depart from near the city center. You\u2019ll soon realize why Waitemata means &#8220;sparkling waters&#8221; in the M\u0101ori language. Onboard, take in the skyline framed against volcanic peaks. Sail under the Harbor Bridge sipping on cocktails and nibbling canapes. Glide past the North Head, Bean Rock Lighthouse and Devonport&#8217;s historic naval base.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mark-thompson-ZetYd7i1N5w-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Auckland\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mark-thompson-ZetYd7i1N5w-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mark-thompson-ZetYd7i1N5w-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rangitoto and Waiheke Islands\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have time for a daytime cruise on your weekend in Auckland, why not set sail to the picturesque Rangitoto and Waiheke Islands? The volcanic Rangitoto Island is covered in native forests and lava caves and displays 360-degree views of Auckland harbor.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heading further east, a 40-minute ferry ride to Waiheke Island, the \u201cHamptons of New Zealand,\u201d will delight you with pastoral splendor. Visit one of the more than 40 vineyards and olive groves. Sample the local products and take home a bottle or two. Waiheke also offers many trails ideal for a jaunt up to the cliff tops or down to the beaches. Art lovers take note: every two years, Sculpture on the Gulf is held on the Matiatia Coastal Walkway for you to bask in works of contemporary art surrounded by bucolic scenery.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/jil-beckmann-kmSuyEBwGmg-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Waiheke Island\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/jil-beckmann-kmSuyEBwGmg-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/jil-beckmann-kmSuyEBwGmg-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/jil-beckmann-kmSuyEBwGmg-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/jil-beckmann-kmSuyEBwGmg-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/jil-beckmann-kmSuyEBwGmg-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/jil-beckmann-kmSuyEBwGmg-unsplash-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Whether you&#8217;re in search of fine dining or photo-ops, history or high-end shops, a weekend in Auckland will leave you satisfied. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let us show you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/tag\/new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what we love about New Zealand<\/a>.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spending a weekend in Auckland? 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