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Loved by the locals: Auckland
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
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Urban explorer: Point Chevalier
If you’re partial to a peninsula and you like your city settlements on the quirky side, the trio of suburbs near central Auckland’s inner harbour is well worth exploring. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: East Auckland
Do what the locals do in East Auckland. Read the story . . .
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Great Barrier Island: a rugged road trip
It’s as if a chunk of Coromandel Peninsula floated off to the north. There’s the surf beach side and the quieter bay side, like Coromandel, with the steep choppy spine in between. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: West Auckland
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Five picks for a weekend in Takapuna
A short drive across Auckland’s harbour bridge leads to an iconic beach, great cafés and, in summer, water-based activities in the warm sea. Read the story . . .
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Kawau: an island apart
Locals describe living on Kawau Island as ‘quiet.' It’s not surprising; there are no proper roads and no shops, not even a dairy. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Waiheke Island
Do what the locals do on Waiheke Island. Read the story . . .
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Auckland War Memorial Museum: a national treasure
Our children will take completely different memories of the Auckland War Memorial Museum into their futures than the majority of us have borne from our past. Read the story . . .
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Auckland’s underwater zoo: Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium
On underwater walkways, you can lock eyes with everything from urchins and octopi to stingrays, sharks and that little fish with the big rep, the piranha. Read the story . . .
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Of the sea: surfing Aotearoa
When most people imagine their idyllic beach, they think of white sand and sun-dappled water. Surfers focus on wind and swell directions and the hidden bathymetry of the seafloor. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Matakana
Do what the locals do in Matakana. Read the story . . .
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Te Matuku Marine Reserve
Te Matuku Marine Reserve protects one of Waiheke Island’s largest and least disturbed estuaries. Read the story . . .
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North Head Maungauika Historic Walk
Explore defences that were placed on the headland to protect Auckland from feared Russian invasions and take in one of the best views in Auckland from North Head. Read the story . . .
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Rangitoto Island summit walks
Walk straight to the summit of Rangitoto Island, or take one of the alternative routes and enjoy the exceptional views of Auckland spread out before you from the top. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Hauraki Gulf Islands
Island hopping, Irish pubs, special sanctuaries and more – find out what the locals love about the beautiful islands of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. Read the story . . .
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Rangitoto Island walks under one hour
Catching the ferry and taking a short walk on beautiful Rangitoto Island is an absolute Auckland must-do. Read the story . . .
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