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Northland road trip: birds, bikes and bush
The rain had settled in. Mist crept over the brows of hills, brooding and moody.
Cycling in Hokianga. © Alistair Guthrie
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Auckland to Coromandel: a kid-friendly road trip
Travelling the less-sandy side of the Coromandel Peninsula with no plans and a child on board. What could possibly go wrong? Read the story . . .
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Tiritiri Matangi Island short walks
Enjoy a magical cacophony of native birdsong on these short walks, as well as stunning views of the surrounding islands. Read the story . . .
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Waiheke Island: a sense of freedom
Some people were terribly excited when Lonely Planet named Waiheke Island as the fifth-best holiday destination in the world. Read the story . . .
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Long Bay-Ōkura Marine Reserve
The Long Bay-Ōkura Marine Reserve protects a variety of coastal habitats, including sandy beaches, rocky reefs, estuarine mudflats and mangroves. Read the story . . .
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Motu Manawa-Pollen Island Marine Reserve
The Motu Manawa–Pollen Island Marine Reserve, adjacent to Auckland's Northwestern motorway protects 500ha of the inner reaches of the Waitematā Harbour. Read the story . . .
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The Hauraki Gulf: islands of the north wind
The warm and sheltered waters of the Hauraki Gulf and its more than 50 islands have been home to humans for a thousand years... Read the story . . .
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Rodney: twin coasts
This is a land of two coasts: the white-sand beaches opening onto the benign waters of the Hauraki Gulf and the black sand shores of the west coast. Read the story . . .
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Auckland's North Shore: the ‘other side’
Even though the North Shore is well-settled, it still has its wild places: pockets of bush persist within the suburbs and its string of safe beaches are never overly crowded. Read the story . . .
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Eastland: sun, sand and seclusion
Take the long way round on State Highway 35, with over 300km of underpopulated coastline ahead, with plenty to do along the way. Read the story . . .
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Kāpiti Marine Reserve
Kāpiti Marine Reserve is popular for its abundant sea life, including blue moki, kingfish, seals and dolphins. Read the story . . .
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Huka Falls: New Zealand’s most visited – and photographed – natural attraction
Witness thousands of litres of water squeezing and surging through a 15-metre rocky gorge into heart-stirring rapids and a waterfall you'll be hard-pressed not to photograph. Read the story . . .
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Waiheke Island: a self-contained bubble of pure pleasure
Feel a world away, retreat into lazy days and drift from vineyards to olive groves to beaches on Waiheke. Read the story . . .
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Tāne Mahuta: lord of the forest
Northland's famous kauri, Tāne Mahuta may be up to 2500 years old which is really getting on, even in tree years. Read the story . . .
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds and the Museum of Waitangi
Waitangi has a perfect mix of experiences – you can drown yourself in the historical aspects, and you can wow yourself with the amazing view. Read the story . . .
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Mauao Mount Maunganui: the view worth the climb
Savour the view from the summit or revel in the glorious beaches around the base track of this sacred maunga. Read the story . . .
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The Redwoods: 5500 hectares of glorious trees
Breathe in the fresh woody air of Whakarewarewa Forest as you explore the biking, walking or horse-riding trails or traverse the canopy of these mighty Californian coastal redwood trees. Read the story . . .
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