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Seven local wanders
While Auckland grows increasingly more cosmopolitan, each summer brings new precincts to discover and explore. Here are our seven picks for destination wandering.
Ideas for free days out across Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau comes into its own in summer with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors.
Half-day hikes around Tāmaki Makaurau
With 27 regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau to explore, getting out in nature is a breeze. Here’s our pick of the best half-day hikes across the region.
Six secret picnic spots
Take a look at our pick of the top six picnic spots across the region where you can set up a picnic blanket and relax with family and friends.
Hike a volcano this summer
Tāmaki Makaurau is blessed with a multitude of maunga with many located on the isthmus.
A wheely good time - family fun on bikes
With over 300kms of cycle paths across Auckland, there are so many places to enjoy a family-friendly ride.
Explore Ātiu Creek Regional Park this summer
With a third of Auckland’s regional parks located in Rodney, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring the outdoors this summer.
Auckland ready for New Year’s Eve
Auckland’s landmarks will be the stars of the New Year’s Eve show again this year, with the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge set to bring in the new year with spectacular shows.