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Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, is not only a vibrant urban hub but also a gateway to breathtaking natural wonders. If you are visiting Auckland and have some spare time, consider taking a day trip to explore the surrounding areas.

Top Things To Know Before Visiting The Auckland Skytower

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Planning a visit to the Auckland Skytower? Discover the top things you need to know before you go! From breathtaking views to thrilling activities, this article will ensure you make the most of your trip to this iconic landmark.

20 Auckland Tourist Spots Not To Be Missed

Our quick guide to all the main Auckland tourist sports that you’ll want not want to miss on your trip to Auckland. Discover the best attractions and natural landmarks to visit.

Date Night Ideas For Auckland

Looking for some exciting date night ideas in Auckland? Look no further! From exploring the city's vibrant nightlife to indulging in a romantic dining experience, Auckland has plenty to offer for couples looking to have a memorable evening together.

Experience the Thrill of Go-Karting in Auckland

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If you're looking for an adrenaline-fueled experience in Auckland, look no further than go-karting. The high-speed, low-to-the-ground vehicles are the perfect way to get your heart racing and your competitive spirit pumping.

Sky Tower SkyWalk

Get the city’s widest, most uninterrupted, and definitely most memorable view by walking around the top of Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower.

Kauaerangi Kauri Trail to the Pinnacles, Coromandel

One of the country’s most popular walks, the climb to the summit of the Pinnacles, right in the middle of the Coromandel Peninsula, will give you a new respect for horses, and yourself.

North Shore Coastal Walk

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Stretching from Long Bay in the north 23 kilometers all the way down to Devonport, the North Shore Coastal Walk takes seven hours but will linger in the memory long after.

Coromandel Coastal Walkway

An invitingly accessible walk around the tip of the Coromandel Peninsula rewards a moderate amount of effort with fabulous views of land, sea, and sky.

Power to the Pedal: Auckland by e-bike

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See another side of the city, by day or night, up close and personal, and with far more fun than effort.

KAYAKING MADE EASY ON AUCKLAND HARBOUR

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In Auckland, there’s no escaping the sea: it’s the foreground or background to every view, so you might as well give in, and get out there on it.

Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb

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It’s an icon of the city and traversed by around 180,000 motorists a day, but the Auckland Harbour Bridge is also the location for an easy and accessible adventure for those who fancy getting hands-on.

Auckland Visual Stories

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The new ‘Visual Stories’ by Google, also known as ‘AMP Stories’ are Snapchat and Instagram-like stories that are fast-loading, visually engaging, easy to consume

Covid-19 Updates

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In its efforts to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the New Zealand Government announced several border restrictions on Saturday 14 March 2020.

Exploring Waiheke Island By E-Bike

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You can take a tour, or a public bus when you pop over the harbour to Waiheke — but on a sunny day it’s hard to beat nosing around the island by yourself, and effortlessly tackling those otherwise daunting hills, on an e-bike.

Pasifika Festival: Auckland celebrates the diversity of its Pacific Island cultures

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Coming originally from islands scattered over vast distances in the Pacific Ocean, representatives from eleven nations gather together once a year in Auckland to celebrate and demonstrate their differences and to share, through song and dance, food and drink, what makes each of them unique.

Top 10 Romantic Things To Do In Auckland

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Whether you are an adventurous or a quiet person, Auckland offers plenty of options to spend a romantic day or a night out with your loved one. While the notion of a ‘romantic’ place is rather ambiguous, and it depends on people’s lifestyle and choices, we have come up with our own list of top 10.

Celebrating Waitangi Day 2020

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The Waitangi Day is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 AD between the British Crown and the native Maori Chiefs; governing the rights between the Maori and Pakeha (non-Maori).

Western Springs Park and Lake Near Auckland Zoo

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The park is located around the corner from the Zoo and it has an interesting history. Back in the time, Western Springs Park was far away from Auckland City. The lake was known for clean and clear water, filled with eels that are present until today. The main source of the water that feeds the lake at Western Springs is rain falling on the slopes of the volcanoes - Mount Albert and a very popular Mount Eden.

Relaxing at Orewa Beach, North Shore

Orewa is located just 40 km outside of Auckland. Usually takes about 30-40 min drive from the CBD via Northern Motorway and Hibiscus Coast Road to get there.

Exploring the Milford Beach Reserve

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Milford is located at about 12 km from downtown Auckland and has a very convenient location. It is not too close, but not too far away from the city buzz. This beach is popular all year long.

Maraetai Coast Scenic Drive

If you are into nature, scenic drives, walks and cycling, as well as experiencing fresh New Zealand air, oysters, fish and ships, and a famous flat white while seating next to the ocean, you need to check out beautiful and friendly Maraetai beach and the area around.

J.F. Kennedy Memorial Park Walk

The beautiful J.F. Kennedy Memorial Park definitely has one of the best views to Rangitoto Island and Hauraki Gulf, alongside rich Maori and military history.

A quick guide to visiting Bethells Beach, West Auckland

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The drive from the city around 45 min and the distance is 40 km. There is a huge free car park before the beach entrance. Once you park the car you will hear the sound of the water.

Crystal Mountain in West Auckland - Jewellery Shop, Museum and Theme Park

Crystal Mountain is a retail shop, museum and kids friendly theme park, designed to attract all friendly people. They are very proud of their amazing New Zealand largest selection of world crystals, semi-precious stones, Animal Park and rides, Dinosaur Gully, Gemfields pony riding school for all age groups, and more.

Auckland Domain Park and Wintergardens

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Domain Park has so much to offer to both, locals and tourists, regardless of the time of the year. Whether you are a museum and history lover, botanical and animal lover, or prefer activities like walking, running or playing rugby, you will find fun in this massive park

A day in Auckland’s Shakespear Regional Park

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Located at the tip of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, the Shakespear Regional Park offers a beautiful view of the Hauraki Gulf.

Top 5 Day Tours From Auckland

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For those visiting Auckland and not intending to tour the country by car or bus, an Auckland day tour is a handy way to get out of the city and see some stunning nearby attractions. Read our guide to the top 5 day tour destinations.

Top 7 Auckland Adrenaline Activities

For adrenaline seekers, Auckland is a very welcoming city in a county that has a reputation for adventure. In our 'Top 7 Auckland Adrenaline Activities Guide’, we cover land, sea and air based activities that will challenge and inspire you to have a go.

Top 7 Things To In Auckland At Night

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Auckland's not hailed as one of the most happening cities Down Under for nothing. Even when daylight simmers away across the Hauraki Gulf, there's a medley of panoramic dining experiences, spine-tingling ghost tours, romantic harbor cruises – the list goes on

Top 5 Auckland Islands

Mainland Auckland has its attractions but the offshore islands dotted around the Hauraki Gulf hold a particular charm for visitors. A trip to any one of these islands wil...

Top 10 Auckland Parks

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Our local expert guide to our favourite parks in Auckland. It's a bit of a drive from downtown Auckland, 80 minutes in fact, but it's worth the effort. Tawharanui Regiona

A Day Out In Devonport

What to do in one day in Auckland's favourite seaside village. Devonport boasts more characterful Victorian villas than perhaps anywhere else in Auckland, not to men

Visiting Rangitoto Island

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Discover Auckland's Iconic Offshore Volcano with a visit to Rangitoto Island, a short ferry trip from downtown Auckland.

Auckland Sightseeing

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Top Sightseeing Attractions in the 'City of Sails'. From impossibly high towers looming large over these old Maori lands, to fascinating journeys through the maritim

10 Epic Views Of Auckland

Our guide to the top 10 views in and around Auckland, New Zealand.

5 Waiheke Island Wineries You Need To Visit

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Today, there are over 30 vineyards on Waiheke and why it has acquired the nickname “the island of wine”. Here are 5 of Waiheke’s wineries that we feel deserve

Best Auckland Festivals

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Seven Auckland Festivals You Really Should Experience

Top 7 Restaurants & Bars In The Britomart

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Britomart’s refurbished heritage buildings on Auckland’s waterfront are home to award winning restaurants and upmarket bars. A chic setting & inventive menus awai

The Matakana Coastal Experience

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If you’re looking for a weekend getaway or short break destination near Auckland, then the Matakana Coast is ideal. With its bounty of pristine beaches, array of wineri

Take A Day Trip To Waiheke Island

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With its fantastic assortment of beaches, boutique restaurants, wineries and festivals, Waiheke Island caters for jandal clad beach goers as well as lovers of gourmet foo

Top 10 Auckland Beaches

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Our Local Expert Guide to the top 10 best beaches around Auckland, New Zealand.

48 Hours In Auckland

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Are you planning a short trip to the City of Sails and wondering what to do in Auckland within 48 hours? The beauty of a trip to Auckland is that there are plenty of diff...

A Day Trip To Tiritiri Matangi Island

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Our local writer takes a day trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island to explore the special magic that replicates the experience of a forgotten New Zealand.

Best Activities In Auckland For Animal Lovers

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It’s not all about the South Island when it comes to New Zealand fauna, Auckland actually has a surprising amount of wild (and not so wild) animal activities. We’ve r

Best Family Attractions In Auckland

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Our pick of the top 7 family attractions in Auckland. Enjoy wholesome fun in the 'City of Sails' with our pick of the best family attractions in Auckland.

Whale and Dolphin Spotting In Auckland

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Exploring The Marine Wildlife In The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Sprawling metropolises are not typically the first place you'd look for immersive wildlife experiences

Beaches, Points and Reefs

A Guide To Surfing In Auckland. For many surfers, myself included, New Zealand offers nothing less than a surfing paradise. First factor in more than 17,000 km of co

Exploring Wellington, Rotorua and Auckland

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Alex and Marko end their BBB adventure on New Zealand's North Island

Top 10 Cocktail Bars in Auckland

From chic glam to the golden oldie, Auckland cocktail bars cater for every taste. From the discerning cocktail connoisseur to the after work quickie crowd this is th

Auckland Museums

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Our guide to six of the best museums on offer in Auckland.

Exploring The Coromandel

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A Guide To Auckland's Favourite Getaway. Perhaps it's the geography of The Coromandel that inspires a slower pace of life. The peninsula juts out into the Pacific Oc

Family Fun In Auckland

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A Guide To The Best Family Activities in Auckland. In Auckland, we're lucky to have plenty to do that's suitable for families. For a half to a full day out, there's

Auckland's Volcanic Landscape

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Discover some of the best views in Auckland from the volcanic cones. After the discovery in 2011 of four new volcanoes under Auckland, the total number tallie

Island Hopping in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf

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You start to notice something on the way to Waiheke Island. If you head outside the cabin to the seats at the back of the ferry you can get great views of the city as it

Walking Trails in Auckland

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While you may think of Auckland as an urban centre or an entrance/exit point to New Zealand, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of opportunities to get out and stre

Exploring Auckland’s Cafe Scene

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Exploring the cafe scene in Auckland In amidst the adventure tourism, outdoor life and clean, green images of what people tend to think New Zealand is all about, sit

Child-Friendly Things To Do In Auckland

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Keeping the little ones entertained in Auckland. As New Zealand is such an outdoorsy kind of place, there are plenty of opportunities for parents to let their kids r

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