Any trip to Auckland must definitely be made during the months of November and April when the weather is just perfect to explore this island and a multitude of events, concerts and sports functions are being organized during the peak season.
We were told this by our travel agent who booked our flights from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland via an Air New Zealand Flight.
There are many airlines that offer direct and indirect connections from London to Auckland and operate in codeshare arrangement with their codeshare partners like Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Thai Airways, Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Air Canada.
But we chose to go by Air New Zealand given the economical rates that were being offered by the airline.
Our experience of booking flights to Auckland taught us that the best way to avail cheap flights and tickets to any destination is to visit the website of airline consolidation agents who offer steep discounts to anyone looking for the best flight deals.
These consolidation agents buy seats in bulk and offer them at a discount to travel agents and individuals who choose to trust them with their travel related requirements.
Auckland is a city that you can explore in the second leg of your journey and the city definitely, seduces visitors with its scenic natural beauty and charm.
Another interesting thing about the city is that it has earned the 'sobriquet' of the 'City of Volcanoes' due to the abundance of active volcanoes that dot its landscape.
There are quite a few interesting places that people can explore on a sightseeing tour of Auckland which include the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Eden Gardens, a 5.
5 acre garden on the volcanic slopes of Mount Eden and the innumerable art galleries that house the paintings of Breughel Millais, Reynolds, and Gainsborough to name a few.
The Auckland Zoo is another place that your kids will love to explore and remember for a long time, long after you have returned from your tour of New Zealand.
Along with Auckland, you can also explore Christchurch and explore places in Christchurch like the Christ Church Cathedral, Cathedral Square -bounded by the 'Four Avenues' of Bealey, Fitzgerald, Moorhouse and Rolleston; Christchurch Pier, Christchurch Town Hall, Avon River, Hagley Park.
Don't forget to see the Botanical Gardens, University of Canterbury, Jade Stadium, Christchurch Gondola, Southern Encounter Aquarium, Kiwi House, International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch Tramway, Discovery Centre, and Orana Wildlife Park.