Auckland's west coast is synonymous with wild, black-sand beaches and you'll experience plenty of these on your road trip north...

We've picked five great attractions that will keep the whole family happy on a road trip journey between Auckland and Whangārei.

From stunning scenery to succulent seafood, we've rounded up our top five picks on a road trip journey north from...

From country roads to offshore island detours, boats, beaches, snorkelling and surfing, this journey between Auckland and Whangārei is packed...