Auckland

The untamed beauty of Auckland’s west coast beaches is like landing not in middle earth, but at the end of it. And it’s exhilarating, says Jill Malcolm

Lush parks, birdlife, nature walks and award-winning bike trails… it’s Auckland, but not as you know it, says Heather Whelan

Jill Malcolm takes an eye opening look through the Sculptureum in Matakana. Find out how you can win two tickets below.

Travel writer Jill Malcolm took a ride on the Shuckle Ferry for New Zealand’s only oyster farm tour. Find out how you could win a trip for two people (valued at $190) below.

Travel writer Jill Malcolm shares her latest adventures and experiences from the road, this time dining at Leigh Sawmill Café. Find out how you could win a $100 voucher below.

Lisa Jansen escapes far from the madding crowd in her Ford Transit campervan to Great Barrier Island, where relaxation has never been easier

The Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, 4km north of Kaukapakapa is a great place for a curious mind. Enter below for a chance to win one of four family passes.

Beaches, bush, wildlife and art… Heather Whelan sets out on foot to discover Waiheke’s many gems

NZCMD writer Nina Mercer sets sail on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf

The Riverhead, an exemplary NZ pub at the head of a navigable waterway off the Waitemata Harbour. NZMCD is giving away a $100 meal voucher! Enter below to be in to win.

VentureRV, started by two first-time RV buyers, has a boutique fleet on hire in Auckland

NZMCD recently visited the charming Plume Café overlooking the Matakana River. We have a high tea experience to give away so be sure to enter our competition below!