On the beautiful island of New Zealand, Auckland is one of the larger city areas to explore. Car hire in Auckland will give you an easy way to get around as the public transport links aren't great. Sailing is a primary activity in the area, head to the Waitemata Harbour to visit the yacht clubs, there are also beautiful beaches to surf or swim in.
In keeping with the rural land coverage of New Zealand, the Auckland Domain is amongst the largest parks in the city, there are several - varying in size - to take advantage of whilst in the area. Hiring a car in Auckland, drive up to the One Tree Hill, a volcanic peak offering beautiful vistas of the Auckland area, including the two harbours.
The Auckland Festival, held in March, celebrates art in several forms - dance, visual arts, film and theatre performances are amongst the many. Car hire in Auckland will allow you to make your way around the city to see your favourite events. The schedule is updated constantly in the lead up to the events, so pick out any key performances or displays ahead of your trip.
If you rent a car in Auckland then you will have ample space to take advantage of the varying shopping scene in the city. The Westfield Albany and Sylvia Park malls are the largest in the area, whilst Avondale Flea markets offer a more eclectic mix of treasures to make one off purchases.