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Loved by the locals: Matakana
I think Scandrett is the most beautiful and special of all Auckland’s regional parks – but I admit I’m biased.

Scandretts Bay © Alex Schwab
Loved by the locals: Hauraki Gulf Islands

An Irish pub might be the last thing you would expect to find on Great Barrier Island, but that’s exactly...
Loved by the locals: Far North

Catch a wave at Ahipara, discover whaling history, find an idyllic campsite, take a dip and try the famous fish...
The Far North: the tail of the fish

North of the Bay of Islands, things get a little wilder.
Kauri Coast: home again

It's hard to imagine what the north must have been like in the days before the timbermen came – unless...
Bay of Islands: bay of many places

If you are looking for a sense of history in New Zealand, it lies here.
Whangārei: hills and harbours

A long, winding, tidal harbour overshadowed by rugged volcanic cones, Whangārei is a place of many meanings.
Loved by the locals: Bay of Islands

From impressive views and fascinating cultural history to chocolate treats and hidden beaches, we pick the best spots to visit...
Matakana coast and country: weekend wonderland

It’s not that long ago that Matakana was just a bend in the road between Warkworth and Leigh.
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