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Auckland

One of many stunning views on our Auckland to Napier drive, this one is just before we reach Napier.

Auckland to Napier Drive: Our 11 Best Stops on the Way

Read moreAuckland to Napier Drive: Our 11 Best Stops on the Way
Harmony suite at Rua Resort, in Hamilton. Rua Resort is Hamilton is one of the many answers to where to stay in New Zealand

Where to Stay in New Zealand: Our Favourite Upscale Hotels in NZ

Read moreWhere to Stay in New Zealand: Our Favourite Upscale Hotels in NZ
Holland America Oosterdam at the Auckland cruise port, seen from the water.

Auckland Cruise Port Guide to Top Tours and Free Activities

Read moreAuckland Cruise Port Guide to Top Tours and Free Activities
Marokopa Falls is one of our favourite stops on our Auckland to New Plymouth road trip.

Auckland to New Plymouth Coastal Road Trip: 10 Must-see Stops

Read moreAuckland to New Plymouth Coastal Road Trip: 10 Must-see Stops
Tirau is one of many fascinating stops along our drive from Auckland to Rotorua.

Auckland to Rotorua Drive: 9 Stops on an Epic Journey

Read moreAuckland to Rotorua Drive: 9 Stops on an Epic Journey
Overlooking Granny's Bay at Long Bay Regional Park,

18 Short Walks in Auckland: Stunning Views on the Best Walks

Read more18 Short Walks in Auckland: Stunning Views on the Best Walks
View from about half way to the top of Mt. Maunganui.

Auckland to Tauranga Itinerary Loop: 16 Unique Stops

Read moreAuckland to Tauranga Itinerary Loop: 16 Unique Stops
Shakespear Park with Rangitoto Island in the background is one of the most beautiful places in Auckland New Zealand

15 Beautiful Places in Auckland New Zealand – We Love Our City! 

Read more15 Beautiful Places in Auckland New Zealand – We Love Our City! 
Enjoying huge views of Auckland from the window of our room at Cordis, one the best luxury boutique hotels in Auckland New Zealand.

Boutique Hotels in Auckland: Our Top 4 Luxury Recommendations

Read moreBoutique Hotels in Auckland: Our Top 4 Luxury Recommendations
First views of the Manukau Heads lighthouse on the Awhitu Peninsula

15 Unique Things to Do in South Auckland: Unmissable Fun

Read more15 Unique Things to Do in South Auckland: Unmissable Fun
Two dolphins swimming seen on a Auckland Whale Watching trip

Auckland Whale Watching: Dolphins, Whales and Seabirds Await

Read moreAuckland Whale Watching: Dolphins, Whales and Seabirds Await
Eating at Cheek and Chong on the best gluten free Hibiscus Coast Restaurants

Gluten-Free Hibiscus Coast Restaurants: Orewa to Gulf Harbour

Read moreGluten-Free Hibiscus Coast Restaurants: Orewa to Gulf Harbour
Lunch at Mekong Baby in Ponsonby, one of the best gluten free restaurants in Auckland

28 Gluten-Free Restaurants in Auckland: Dining Out with Coeliac Disease

Read more28 Gluten-Free Restaurants in Auckland: Dining Out with Coeliac Disease
Sachie's cooking class is one of our favourite , one of many fun date ideas Auckland

Auckland Date Ideas: 16 Creative Ways We Keep Romance Alive

Read moreAuckland Date Ideas: 16 Creative Ways We Keep Romance Alive
Fire spinning poi at Auckland Fire and Flow in New Zealand

Wow! Fire Spinning in Auckland – Discover Fire and Flow

Read moreWow! Fire Spinning in Auckland – Discover Fire and Flow
Memorial Fountain in Mission Bay Auckland at sunset

Mission Bay Auckland: a New Zealand Getaway only 15 Minutes from CBD

Read moreMission Bay Auckland: a New Zealand Getaway only 15 Minutes from CBD
Auckland as seen from North Head in Devonport New Zealand

Auckland Activities: 13 Unique Things to Do in Auckland

Read moreAuckland Activities: 13 Unique Things to Do in Auckland
Trees in the Waitakere Ranges at Golden Hour, my favourite time of day to visit this Auckland Park

18 Best Parks in Auckland for Walking, Hiking, and Natural Beauty

Read more18 Best Parks in Auckland for Walking, Hiking, and Natural Beauty
Hundertwasser Centre for the Arts is one of three NZ Hundertwasser structures by the artist. The others are the Hundertwasser toilets and the Pavilion for Nature.

3 NZ Hundertwasser Wonders: Art Centre, Toilets, Pavilion

Read more3 NZ Hundertwasser Wonders: Art Centre, Toilets, Pavilion
Map of the North Island of New Zealand highlighting Auckland day trips within 2 hours

17 Exciting Auckland Day Trips: Nearby Adventures Within 2 Hours of CBD

Read more17 Exciting Auckland Day Trips: Nearby Adventures Within 2 Hours of CBD
Expansive view of tree lined Orewa Beach with sand leading to the sea

Orewa Beach: A Local’s Paradise and an Auckland Getaway

Read moreOrewa Beach: A Local’s Paradise and an Auckland Getaway
Round looking bellbird on Tiritiri island in New Zealand

Tiritiri Matangi Island: An Open Bird Sanctuary in Auckland

Read moreTiritiri Matangi Island: An Open Bird Sanctuary in Auckland
Shakespear Park, Auckland New Zealand

Shakespear Park: Why It’s Our Favourite Auckland Park

Read moreShakespear Park: Why It’s Our Favourite Auckland Park
Dinner sailing cruise in Auckland. Photo courtesy of Explore Group

30 Fun Things to Do in Auckland at Night – Our Locals Guide

Read more30 Fun Things to Do in Auckland at Night – Our Locals Guide
The unique tiramisu at Baduzzi in Auckland New Zealand

20 Unique Restaurants in Auckland New Zealand to Try in 2025

Read more20 Unique Restaurants in Auckland New Zealand to Try in 2025
Two become One, A Giapo ice cream creation, Giapo Auckland New Zealand

Giapo: Creative Delicious 100% Gluten-free Artisan Ice Cream in Auckland

Read moreGiapo: Creative Delicious 100% Gluten-free Artisan Ice Cream in Auckland
Indoor Activities for Auckland on a Rainy Day

40 Rainy Day Indoor Activities in Auckland New Zealand

Read more40 Rainy Day Indoor Activities in Auckland New Zealand
Museums in Auckland New Zealand

8 Must-See Museums in Auckland, New Zealand

Read more8 Must-See Museums in Auckland, New Zealand
photo credit-Hobbiton Movie Set

Day Tours from Auckland: 5 Top Destination Options Made Easy

Read moreDay Tours from Auckland: 5 Top Destination Options Made Easy
Motuora Island - one of the islands of the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland New Zealand

Explore the Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Auckland NZ

Read moreExplore the Islands of the Hauraki Gulf – Auckland NZ
Auckland sailing shot from the deck looking out forward

Auckland Sailing: 9 Ways to Get Out on the Water

Read moreAuckland Sailing: 9 Ways to Get Out on the Water
Auckland to Wellington drive itinerary-the ultimate New Zealand road trip

Auckland to Wellington Drive Options: Our 16 Favourite Stops

Read moreAuckland to Wellington Drive Options: Our 16 Favourite Stops
The Maori gate at the entrance to Aotea Square on Queen Street in Auckland New Zealand

Queen Street Auckland: Self-Guided Walk Uncovers Quirky Facts

Read moreQueen Street Auckland: Self-Guided Walk Uncovers Quirky Facts
Auckland as seen from North Head in Devonport New Zealand

75 Free and Nearly Free Things to Do in Auckland New Zealand

Read more75 Free and Nearly Free Things to Do in Auckland New Zealand
A surfer heads out at Piha, one of the black sand beaches in West Auckland

Things to do in West Auckland: Rainforest, Black Sand & Surf

Read moreThings to do in West Auckland: Rainforest, Black Sand & Surf
Auckland Jet Boat races along the waterfront

Adventure Activities in Auckland – Many with Discounts

Read moreAdventure Activities in Auckland – Many with Discounts
Auckland at sunset seen from Mount Victoria Devonport in New Zealand

Mount Victoria Devonport: Best Views of Auckland Sunset and Skyline

Read moreMount Victoria Devonport: Best Views of Auckland Sunset and Skyline
Dolphins and explorers, this Auckland street art tells a story of New Zealand

Auckland Street Art Representing New Zealand Culture, Nature, and Fun

Read moreAuckland Street Art Representing New Zealand Culture, Nature, and Fun
Garden outside Acacia Cottage in Cornwall Park, Auckland New Zealand

Exploring Cornwall Park, Auckland New Zealand

Read moreExploring Cornwall Park, Auckland New Zealand
Drag Queen show at Caluzzi Bar and Cabaret in Auckland New Zealand

Caluzzi Cabaret Review: My First Time at a Drag Queen Dinner Show

Read moreCaluzzi Cabaret Review: My First Time at a Drag Queen Dinner Show
Lit up in blue, checking the nightly colour is one of the many Sky Tower activities in Auckland New Zealand

Sky Tower Activities: Five Ways to See the Views from the Top

Read moreSky Tower Activities: Five Ways to See the Views from the Top
At the Mount Eden volcano summit overlooking the crater and the skyline of Auckland city

Mount Eden Volcano: Auckland’s best hike for city and crater views

Read moreMount Eden Volcano: Auckland’s best hike for city and crater views

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