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Spread over 4000km of designated marine park, the glistening waters of the Hauraki Gulf reach from the shores of Auckland...
Auckland Sky Tower and the illuminated light path bicycle lane beside the highway. © Mlenny
Martins Bay Holiday Park Visit website
Martins Bay offers a welcome coastal escape only an hour north of central Auckland. Located on the edge of a long stretch of sandy . . . More . . .
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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 . . .
Sai Motels - Greenlane Auckland Visit website
Sai Motels - Greenlane offers cozy city central budget motel accommodation with traditional hospitality and round-the clock service. Located very close to the Central Park . . . More . . .
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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 . . .
Remuera Motor Lodge & Inner City Camping Ground Visit website
Central Auckland motor lodge and camping ground. 15 minutes to city centre (6km). Quiet park-like setting, 3.5 acres. 15 fully self-contained 1 and 2-bedroom motel . . . More . . .
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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 Waitemata Harbour. Read the story . . .
Waiuku Motel Visit website
QUIET * CENTRAL * SPACIOUS * CLEAN * CONVENIENT * COMFORTABLE * AFFORDABLE* Welcome to our charming town of Waiuku, we invite you to Waiuku . . . More . . .
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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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Things to doMission Bay Visit website
Mission Bay is a waterfront haven for all Aucklanders. Built around the idyllic, pohutukawa-lined beach and separated from the central city by a brief and . . . More . . .
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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 . . .
Pokeno Motel Visit website
Opened October 2007. Situated just 2 minutes off the Southern Motorway at the base of the Bombay Hills. Ideal stopover before or after you negotiate . . . More . . .
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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 . . .
AK West Motel Visit website
Quiet location surrounded by residential houses. Spacious executive accommodation in the heart of Waitakere Vineyards. 21 newly refurbished (2008) units with quality furnishings. . . . More . . .
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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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