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Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.

Clear waters, rolling surf and black sand shores are surrounded by emerald cliffs and sub-tropical rain forest at this remote beach.

A train rattles over timber bridges and through glowworm-filled tunnels, while black sand beaches, waterfalls and rain forest provide striking views for hikers.

Walking trails through coastal forest and sand dunes, and waves made for surfing characterize this beach.

This park was once an active volcano, and today it features exotic trees, sculptural artworks and a museum.

Whether you seek thrilling watersports or deep relaxation, you can find it in this beautiful beach town and gateway to the Hibiscus Coast.

This small island is famous for gourmet eateries, vineyards and relaxing beaches.

Walking trails through coastal forest and sand dunes, and waves made for surfing characterize this beach.

Whether you seek thrilling watersports or deep relaxation, you can find it in this beautiful beach town and gateway to the Hibiscus Coast.

Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.

Clear waters, rolling surf and black sand shores are surrounded by emerald cliffs and sub-tropical rain forest at this remote beach.

Clear waters, rolling surf and black sand shores are surrounded by emerald cliffs and sub-tropical rain forest at this remote beach.

Clear waters, rolling surf and black sand shores are surrounded by emerald cliffs and sub-tropical rain forest at this remote beach.

This park was once an active volcano, and today it features exotic trees, sculptural artworks and a museum.

White sands lead down to calm and inviting waters flanked by native bush on this quiet island beach.

A train rattles over timber bridges and through glowworm-filled tunnels, while black sand beaches, waterfalls and rain forest provide striking views for hikers.

Walking trails through coastal forest and sand dunes, and waves made for surfing characterize this beach.

Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.

Hike up this grassy volcano to see 360-degree views of Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, as well as intriguing historical sites and cultural centres.

Clear waters, rolling surf and black sand shores are surrounded by emerald cliffs and sub-tropical rain forest at this remote beach.

This small island is famous for gourmet eateries, vineyards and relaxing beaches.

A train rattles over timber bridges and through glowworm-filled tunnels, while black sand beaches, waterfalls and rain forest provide striking views for hikers.

This park was once an active volcano, and today it features exotic trees, sculptural artworks and a museum.