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A great city with rainforests and volcanoes on the doorstep, Auckland ticks all the boxes, from fine cuisine and culture, to wildlife and wilderness.

Sun-drenched beaches, volcanic activity and rich Māori culture make New Zealand’s northern island one of the most visited destinations in the Pacific.

Sunbathe on golden sandy beaches, hike through beautiful native forests and stay in many attractive small towns when visiting this peninsula.

Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve.  

Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve.  

Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve.  

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

Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

Discover the mysterious mythical back-story of this rugged volcanic rock that sits in the pretty seaside suburb of Sumner.

Standing imposingly beside Christchurch, this mountain in the Port Hills is a breathtaking sight. The views from the top are simply sublime.

The “Edinburgh of the South” offers Scottish heritage, a lively restaurant and pub scene and a beautiful coastline home to penguins, albatross and other wildlife.

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

Standing imposingly beside Christchurch, this mountain in the Port Hills is a breathtaking sight. The views from the top are simply sublime.

Get up-close to a range of animals and spot the elusive kiwi bird at this area of tranquil forestland.

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.

Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

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

These ancient, geological oddities have been capturing the imaginations of scientists and the local people for years.

Originally a sheep farming area, this region is now a renowned destination for hiking and adventure sports. Come here to see bungee jumpers launching off New Zealand’s highest bridge.

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

Despite what you might think, there\'s more to this museum than guns and warplanes (though those are pretty impressive too).

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