Didn't have much time here so only saw the town centre which was underwhelming. I'm sure that there was much more to see in this beautiful harbour than the time we had in port. ...
Went to Waiheke Island on the ferry and enjoyed lunch at Cable Bay Vineyards. Dinner at Viaduct and a very fun 'Escape Room' experience on the charming streets of Auckland. Sofitel was a beautiful hotel prior to cruise. ...
Disembarkation is a bit of organised chaos as the port is very small and traffic is pretty bad, however, there are always a number of staff directing traffic and people to the right areas. Make sure you leave plenty of time as you can be waiting for a taxi around 45 mins. ...