The route from Auckland to the Bay of Islands is not afraid to flaunt its ample history and forward-thinking art spaces.

Vineyards to the left, restaurants to the right, the route north is ripe for a foodie road trip.

Head north from Central Auckland via the very scenic route to the Bay of Islands.

So many corners! From Central Auckland across to the Waitākere Ranges, up the coast to Hokianga and from Kaikohe back...