Nature and the outdoors around Auckland
Auckland nature: west-coast beaches, volcanic cones, Waitakēre hikes, whale and dolphin safaris and island walks.
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Auckland: Harbour 15 hour sailing cruise optional lunch
Auckland: Scenic harbour sightseeing cruise
Auckland: Harbour sailing cruise with 3 course dinner
Auckland: Scenic harbour cruise with live commentary
Auckland: Sunset harbour cruise
Auckland: Nightlights harbour cruise with canapes and drink
Auckland: America s cup 2 hour sailing experience waitemata harbour
Auckland: Whale dolphin safari
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ViatorRotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk
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ViatorWaikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
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ViatorGlass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise
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ViatorHole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers
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ViatorLake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
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ViatorHukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
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Auckland's best beaches, ranked honestly
Auckland's beaches compared honestly: black-sand west coast surf beaches, calm east coast swimming spots, and which ones are actually worth the drive.
The best hikes in and around Auckland
Auckland's best walks and hikes, from 20-minute volcanic cone summits to full-day Waitākere Ranges trails, ranked by difficulty and view quality.
The best beaches near Auckland, from city to day trip
Auckland's best beaches ranked by distance: city beaches reachable by bus, west coast surf beaches 45 minutes out, and Coromandel and Waiheke day-trip
Auckland's best botanic gardens and parks
Auckland's free gardens and parks compared: the Auckland Domain's Winter Gardens, Auckland Botanic Gardens, Cornwall Park, Parnell Rose Gardens and Eden
Coromandel's best beaches, from Cathedral Cove to New Chums
Coromandel's best beaches ranked: Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, New Chums, Hahei and Kuaotunu, with access notes and when to avoid crowds.
Kayaking in Auckland: Rangitoto, the harbour and beyond
How to kayak in Auckland, from guided Rangitoto Island paddles to sunset harbour tours, with what to expect, fitness needed and what to bring.
Hiking Rangitoto Island: the complete guide
How to hike Rangitoto Island from Auckland: ferry times, the summit track, lava caves, what to bring, and whether the kayak-and-hike option is worth it.
Auckland's volcanic cones: a guide to the maunga
Auckland sits on around 50 volcanoes. Climb the best cones: Mount Eden, One Tree Hill, North Head and Mount Victoria, with views and history.
Waitākere Ranges hiking guide
A trail-by-trail guide to hiking the Waitākere Ranges: Kitekite Falls, Fairy Falls, Whatipu, kauri dieback closures and trailhead directions.
Whale and dolphin watching in Auckland: the complete guide
Hauraki Gulf has resident Bryde's whales and dolphins year-round, plus humpbacks in winter. What you'll see, when, and how to choose a tour.