Old ferry terminal in Auckland harbor, North Island, New Zealand

Cruise ship in Auckland harbor, North Island, New Zealand

Ferry building in Auckland harbor, North Island, New Zealand

Pride of Auckland fleet in Waitemata harbour, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Tall ship decorated with a Christmas tree on top of the mast anchoring in Auckland harbor, New Zealand

The legendary 80 ft yacht Lion New Zealand in Auckland's Viaduct Harbor

Historic Victoria Park Market, Auckland, New Zealand

Art in Auckland, New Zealand

Art in Auckland, New Zealand

Flowering New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pōhutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa)

New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pōhutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa)

Late afternoon traffic in Auckland, New Zealand; downtown skyline with Sky-Tower in the background

Late afternoon traffic in Auckland, New Zealand; downtown skyline with Sky-Tower in the background

Palm Trees in Myers Park, Auckland, New Zealand

View through a Maori art installation towards the clock tower of the Town Hall in Auckland, New Zealand

Art Market in front of the "Edge", the performing arts center on Aotea Square, Auckland, New Zealand

Town Hall on Victoria Street, Auckland, New Zealand

View at Sky-Tower, Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Large Tree with wide roots in Albert Park, Auckland, New Zealand

Downtown Auckland with view at Sky-Tower, New Zealand

Roots of a huge tree in Albert Park, Auckland, New Zealand

Fountain in Albert Park, Auckland , New Zealand

Figurine on top of a fountain in Albert Park, Auckland , New Zealand