Auckland
Set aside from development, a huge area of rugged ranges and wind-battered beaches to the west of Auckland is one of the city’s great playgrounds. This is a list of Auckland's best west coast beaches.
Destinations
Auckland
Of all the wild beaches that invade the coastline of the rugged Waitakeries Mountains west of Auckland (Whatipu, Bethells, Kare Kare, Anawhata and Murawai), Piha is arguably the most spectacular and certainly the most popular.
Northland
Driving south from or to Kaitaia in the very Far North, SH1plunges through the Mangamuka hills that are draped with greenery and native forest. I know that drive well but last time, for a change of scenery, we took the seaward route that turns off just before Ahipara and 60km further on ends at Kohukohu.
Taranaki
Returning from Taranaki’s WOMAD, Liz Light takes on the road less travelled between Tongaporutu and Marokopa.
Auckland
Waterfront Auckland is excited to announce a free community event taking place at Queens Wharf this Queen’s Birthday Weekend, Saturday 30 May through to Monday 1 June 2015.
Northland
"Oh, we've done the Far North," says Thelma, as if it were done, dusted and ticked off the list. Our philosophy is different. We visit the places many times, each time adding, layer by layer, new experiences and different angles.
Wellington / Wairarapa
Window shopping is not an occupation that normally brings me much joy, but I had a great time in the whimsical little village of Greytown in the Wairarapa.
Marlborough
Heather Whelan explores some excellent walks by water in Takaka and Marahau, in the Tasman region of the South Island.
Wellington / Wairarapa
Former Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations editor Jill Malcolm visits the Martinborough Fair in the Wairarapa.
Wellington / Wairarapa
Photographer James Heremaia explores a southern Wairarapa coastline featuring epic landscapes that seem to come straight out of the movies. One, actually does…
Auckland
Auckland Museum has announced a major new exhibition celebrating the city of Auckland.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Heather Whelan explores New Zealand's longest 'river' road: the awe inspiring stretches of the Whanganui River.
