South and east of Auckland is a sinewy coastline that offers quintessential beachfront New Zealand. Here calm water laps at white sand, fringed with gnarled pohutukawa, and a backdrop of dense bush beckons further exploration. Moving inland, the Hunua Ranges Regional Park reaches from the flat farmland south of Auckland and stretches to the southeast coastline.
The best mountain walks in Rotorua and Taupō
Nestled in the heart of Aotearoa NZ’s North Island, the Rotorua and Taupō regions are a haven for avid walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike