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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.

Relax on golden sands or dine in some of the city’s best restaurants at this pretty beach escape, just a 15-minute drive outside of central Auckland. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visit central Auckland’s most attractive park and find stunning floral displays, heritage statues and several great picnic spots. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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