One of Auckland’s best day trips! Ironically, the youngest island in the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto Island, sitsbeside one of the oldest, Motutapu Island. The contrasts continue into the history of
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Wine sipping and windsurfing in Waiheke. Drink wine, explore, lazy on the beach, kayak, zipline through trees, drink more wine… Waiheke Island is a paradise for Aucklanders and backpackers alike
What to do on Waiheke Island? One of the top day trips in the Auckland Hauraki Gulf has to be Waiheke Island! Waiheke Island is like an extension of the Auckland city life set in the beautiful bays an
A 10 minute getaway from Auckland central. Ever heard the phrase “it’s better to be in a cave and have the view of a palace, rather than be in a palace and have a view of a cave”? In
Picture perfect views in the Auckland region. Just in case you didn’t know a picture-perfect view when you saw it, Auckland Council erected 16 golden picture frames in Auckland’s most visu
Islands, beaches, waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries. Auckland: a backpacker’s first stop for their travels in New Zealand… Usually. But let’s be honest, backpackers in New Zealand
It’s much more than a city! Welcome to the Auckland Region, a land of volcanoes, forested hills, regional parks, beaches, islands and New Zealand’s largest city. Not only does Auckland str
The City of Sails, volcanoes and parks! As New Zealand does everything “huge” huge mountains, huge lakes and huge adrenaline activities the country also has a huge city. Auckland is the fo
Jurassic Park, just 90km from Auckland! Whether you arrive by air or sea, it’s instantly clearby the towering mountains dense with native rainforest that nature rules on Great Barrier Island. Th
Devonport activities and attractions you Can’t miss! Just a 12-minute ferry trip or a 20-minute drive from Auckland city, Devonport feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland city
Road trip on the coast of Auckland. One of the great things about Auckland is the fact that you can enjoy many varied day trips from the city. One day you canbe exploring the Hauraki Gulf, the next yo
The summer city! When is the best time to be in Auckland? Other than when you first arrive in New Zealand, it’s summertime! Auckland has the best of both worlds: urban adventures and wilderness
Warkworth activities and attractions you can’t miss! It’s a town that everyone passes through on a road trip to Northland or the Bay of Islands, but little people know how epic of a pitsto
Fantastic day trips from Auckland! 50 islands are dotted around the Hauraki Gulf, many of which are nearby Auckland Centralmaking a good excuse for day trips! The Hauraki Gulf is 1,200,000ha of the Pa