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Take to the black sand and rolling surf of Piha Beach for epic surfing and serene rainforest walks.

Wander past black sand beaches and through magnificent rainforest, or take the train through the caves and tunnels on an adventure just waiting to be experienced.

With plentiful trails through coastal forests, amid sand dunes and alongside dramatic waves, this isolated beach is the perfect place to get back to nature.

Take to the black sand and rolling surf of Piha Beach for epic surfing and serene rainforest walks.

Take to the black sand and rolling surf of Piha Beach for epic surfing and serene rainforest walks.

Whether you seek thrilling watersports or deep relaxation, you can find it in this beautiful beach town and gateway to the Hibiscus Coast.

The white sands, untroubled waters and wild native bushland of Palm Beach draw visitors in their tens of thousands to Waiheke Island each and every year.

Whether you seek thrilling watersports or deep relaxation, you can find it in this beautiful beach town and gateway to the Hibiscus Coast.

Once the site of an active volcano, Auckland Domain is now home to a wealth of exotic plantlife, sculpture and a wide-ranging museum.

Wander past black sand beaches and through magnificent rainforest, or take the train through the caves and tunnels on an adventure just waiting to be experienced.

Known for good food, better wine and beautiful beaches, this little island appeals to those who are fond of the finer things in life.

Known for good food, better wine and beautiful beaches, this little island appeals to those who are fond of the finer things in life.

Take to the black sand and rolling surf of Piha Beach for epic surfing and serene rainforest walks.

Known for good food, better wine and beautiful beaches, this little island appeals to those who are fond of the finer things in life.

Take to the black sand and rolling surf of Piha Beach for epic surfing and serene rainforest walks.

With plentiful trails through coastal forests, amid sand dunes and alongside dramatic waves, this isolated beach is the perfect place to get back to nature.

Pull on your walking boots and follow a trail that takes in a volcanic crater, a 19th-century prison and a quirky, creative village.

Take to the black sand and rolling surf of Piha Beach for epic surfing and serene rainforest walks.

With plentiful trails through coastal forests, amid sand dunes and alongside dramatic waves, this isolated beach is the perfect place to get back to nature.

Pull on your walking boots and follow a trail that takes in a volcanic crater, a 19th-century prison and a quirky, creative village.

Pull on your walking boots and follow a trail that takes in a volcanic crater, a 19th-century prison and a quirky, creative village.

With plentiful trails through coastal forests, amid sand dunes and alongside dramatic waves, this isolated beach is the perfect place to get back to nature.

Just eight minutes from Auckland city centre white rhinos and a pride of lions roam. Wander safely and at your leisure amid tigers and elephants at Auckland Zoo.