Auckland, known as the City of Sails, is as big, as cosmopolitan, as hedonistic, as subtropical, and as congested as any New Zealand city gets.
Brisbane functions on an exquisitely human scale. It's that most Australian of cities: big-hearted, blue-skied and with a down to earth attitude that rubs off on you.
Christchurch, New Zealand is a mecca for anyone who likes adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities, with a few leisurely days discovering the city's cultural foundation in between.
Australia's largest city, Melbourne is a cultural melting pot. With such a diverse population, and with the stately European architecture surrounding you, you could forget you're in Australia.
Sunny, sexy, and sophisticated, Sydney basks in its recognition as the shining star of the Southern Hemisphere. The "Emerald City" is one of the most attractive on earth.