Our local writer takes a day trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island to explore the special magic that replicates the experience of a forgotten New Zealand....
Are you planning a short trip to the City of Sails and wondering what to do in Auckland within 48 hours? The beauty of a trip to Auckland is that there are plenty of diff...
In June and July 2017 the British and Irish Lions will play 10 matches in New Zealand, including three test matches against the All Blacks. Read our tips on those must do...
Our local expert guide to our favourite parks in Auckland. It's a bit of a drive from downtown Auckland, 80 minutes in fact, but it's worth the effort. Tawharanui Regiona...
The best views around New Zealand's 'City of Sails'...
What to do in one day in Auckland's favourite seaside village. Devonport boasts more characterful Victorian villas than perhaps anywhere else in Auckland, not to men...
Top Sightseeing Attractions in the 'City of Sails'. From impossibly high towers looming large over these old Maori lands, to fascinating journeys through the maritim...
Today, there are over 30 vineyards on Waiheke and why it has acquired the nickname “the island of wine”. Here are 5 of Waiheke’s wineries that we feel deserve...
Seven Auckland Festivals You Really Should Experience...
Britomart’s refurbished heritage buildings on Auckland’s waterfront are home to award winning restaurants and upmarket bars. A chic setting & inventive menus awai...
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway or short break destination near Auckland, then the Matakana Coast is ideal. With its bounty of pristine beaches, array of wineri...
With its fantastic assortment of beaches, boutique restaurants, wineries and festivals, Waiheke Island caters for jandal clad beach goers as well as lovers of gourmet foo...
A guide to the best beaches around Auckland, New Zealand....
It’s not all about the South Island when it comes to New Zealand fauna, Auckland actually has a surprising amount of wild (and not so wild) animal activities. We’ve r...
Our pick of the top 7 family attractions in Auckland. Enjoy wholesome fun in the 'City of Sails' with our pick of the best family attractions in Auckland....
Exploring The Marine Wildlife In The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Sprawling metropolises are not typically the first place you'd look for immersive wildlife experiences...
A Guide To Surfing In Auckland. For many surfers, myself included, New Zealand offers nothing less than a surfing paradise. First factor in more than 17,000 km of co...
Alex and Marko end their BBB adventure on New Zealand's North Island...
From chic glam to the golden oldie, Auckland cocktail bars cater for every taste. From the discerning cocktail connoisseur to the after work quickie crowd this is th...
Six of the best museums on offer from New Zealand's capital...
A Guide To Auckland's Favourite Getaway. Perhaps it's the geography of The Coromandel that inspires a slower pace of life. The peninsula juts out into the Pacific Oc...
A Guide To The Best Family Activities in Auckland. In Auckland, we're lucky to have plenty to do that's suitable for families. For a half to a full day out, there's...
Discover some of the best views in Auckland from the volcanic cones. After the recent discovery in 2011 of four new volcanoes under Auckland, the total number tallie...
You start to notice something on the way to Waiheke Island. If you head outside the cabin to the seats at the back of the ferry you can get great views of the city as it...
While you may think of Auckland as an urban centre or an entrance/exit point to New Zealand, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of opportunities to get out and stre...
Exploring the cafe scene in Auckland In amidst the adventure tourism, outdoor life and clean, green images of what people tend to think New Zealand is all about, sit...
Keeping the little ones entertained in Auckland. As New Zealand is such an outdoorsy kind of place, there are plenty of opportunities for parents to let their kids r...
A 24 Hour Itinerary in Auckland. What is the most worthwhile use of 24 hours in New Zealand’s most populated city?There was only one way to find out. I chose...
