About | Te Henga Walkway The Te Henga Walkway goes along the coastline from Muriwai to Bethells, then down to O’Neill Bay and through native forest. It’s a stunning walk with amazing views the whole way. The walk takes 2.5 – 3hours from Muriwai to Bethells. Although it can be walked either way, the best way to walk it is…
About | Tawharanui Regional Park Tawharanui Regional Park is a great place for families. When the wind conditions are right, surfers flock to the beach in order to catch the perfect wave. This is also a great opportunity for boogie board lovers to get out there as well. Explore the rock pools, climb the hill and enjoy the views. There…
About | Karekare Falls The Karekare Falls are only a short 5-minute walk away from the Karekare Beach. Park at the beach, walk over the bridge and you’ll find the start of the Karekare Falls track. It winds you through native bush, past a smaller waterfall and waterhole than to the larger, more impressive falls. It’s a great swimming spot…
About | Wenderholm Regional Park Wenderholm Regional Park is a popular spot for picnics, BBQ’s and swimming. On a nice, warm summer’s day this place will be packed and it’s quite easy to see why. The grounds are beautiful, with plenty of nice shady spots to lay down the picnic blanket and prepare lunch while the kids throw the frisbee…
About | Te Arai Beach If you happen to be in Auckland over the summer and you’re looking for a good family beach day, this is the spot for you. Te Arai Beach is simply beautiful and has something for everyone. It marks the end of Auckland, the border is cut right through the middle of the long stretch of…
Step foot on an island full of history. Learn about the copper mines, walk through the Mansion House and read about how it came to be. Away from the mainland, Kawau Island makes a great getaway and a fantastic day trip. The island has 80 close-knit residents who take pride in their independence and resourcefulness. Head out on a walk,…
About | Forestry Beach, Te Arai Forestry Beach is neighbour to the more popular Te Ari Beach. But with Te Arai becoming more well known each summer, this is a great retreat for those wanting a little more privacy. It’s a bit of a drive out of Auckland but head out to one of the other beautiful beaches in the…
About | Whatipu Caves Walk Go for a short and easy walk to explore the sea caves along the Whatipu Caves Track. There are several caves along the cliff face, but the biggest cave holds some interesting history – it was once used as a ballroom in the 20th century! There are only a few letters that record the dances,…
Auckland is a bustling city, so full of life and energy and has so much to offer. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most populated city, stick around and you’ll see that it has its little gems that are well worth a stay in the city. Come and find beautiful beaches, landmarks and lots of fun attractions that the whole…
