With the sea on the city’s doorstep, there are heaps of cool activities from the mild to the wild.

Kayak out to a nearby island, help sail an America’s Cup racing yacht or take a high-speed spin on a jet boat ride.

Land a big one on a fishing charter, or unwind and see the sights with a relaxing dinner or coffee cruise on the Waitemata Harbour. For something really special, head out on a dolphin and whale spotting eco-safari.