You’'ll discover why Auckland is called The City of Sails and the New Zealanders' 1,000-year love of the sea at this detailed museum made up of 14 outstanding galleries. You can watch traditional craftsmen restoring historical vessels and working on

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You’'ll discover why Auckland is called The City of Sails and the New Zealanders' 1,000-year love of the sea at this detailed museum made up of 14 outstanding galleries. You can watch traditional craftsmen restoring historical vessels and working on sails, and there's a proud exhibit on America's Cup history (New Zealand won the coveted sailing trophy twice). Best of all, the museum hosts excellent, well-priced cruises on the historic schooner and tall ships (there are other cruises that leave from the museum as well, including the Pride of Auckland's lunch cruise). Be sure to spend time exploring the shops, restaurants, and attractions of the surrounding Viaduct Basin, filled with all kinds of boats.

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