Loved by the locals: Central Hawke's Bay

South of Napier and Hastings you'll find the Central Hawke's Bay District, home to bucolic landscapes, historic homesteads, long stretches...


Oruawharo Homestead, Tākapau, Central Hawke's Bay © Tourism Hawke's Bay

From exploring our cities to outdoor adventures; our top picks for family fun, insights from local insiders or the best places to eat and drink – you'll find it all on the road. 

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Loved by the locals: Waiheke Island

Whakanewha Regional Park in Rocky Bay, aka Ōmiha, provides a respite from busy roads and summer heat.

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.

Loved by the locals: Gisborne

From coastal walkways to historic railways, boutique cinemas and famous vineyards, we've picked five things that locals love to do...

Loved by the locals: Tararua

Whariti Peak, at the southern end of the Ruahine Range, is one of the highest points that you can drive...

Loved by the locals: Eastland

Eastwoodhill Arboretum at Ngātapa has an outstanding collection of Northern Hemisphere trees, regarded as the largest and most comprehensive south...

Loved by the locals: Tauranga

Although no one knows the exact amount, it’s been said that one million people walk or run up or around...

Loved by the locals: Banks Peninsula

The drive from Christchurch to Akaroa via Lyttelton is not to be missed on any road trip in Canterbury.

Loved by the locals: Golden Bay

A boutique movie theatre, iconic cafés unique geology and some of New Zealand's best beaches – discover a local's top...

Loved by the locals: Upper Hutt

One of the best things about the Hutt Valley, in general, is that a river runs through it, and quite...


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