Auckland Off The Beaten Track
Auckland has fascinating areas Off the Beaten Track for the intrepid traveller to explore. Off the beaten track you will discover some of New Zealand's most beautiful, untouched and rugged areas. See why New Zealand is renowned as an outdoor paradise when you step away from the crowds and into the rugged beauty of what Auckland's off track areas have to offer. more
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CAMPING IN NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide
CAMPING IN NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide
Freedom camping is permitted in many places in New Zealand but the rules vary in each community. To be certain about local camping regulations, we recommend you check out the freedomcamping.org website and get the Camping NZ or Camper Mate app. You can also ask at an i-SITE or Department of Conservation visitor centre or holiday park. #TiakiPromise
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MARAETAI - AUCKLAND
MARAETAI - AUCKLAND
Auckland’s beautiful beachside community and holiday destination. Maraetai is part of the metropolis that makes up greater Auckland City but it doesn’t seem that way. It has the feeling instead of a charmed seaside village. Just a leisurely 40 minutes’ drive from Auckland International Airport. It’s truly one of Auckland’s best kept secrets.
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MURIWAI BEACH - Auckland
MURIWAI BEACH - Auckland
Muriwai Beach is a beautiful, windswept beach on Auckland’s wild west coast. Its pounding waves draw surfers and its dramatic stretch of black volcanic sand is perfect for a walk to blow out the cobwebs. Don’t miss the impressive sight of the huge gannet colonies nestled on the rugged coastline.
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Tawharanui Marine Reserve - Off the beaten track
Tawharanui Marine Reserve - Off the beaten track
The Tawharanui Marine Reserve is the fifth marine reserve in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, New Zealand’s 'national park' of the sea. This area is a very special with over 50 species of fish recorded in its waters including stingray, eagle ray, moray, conger eels, red mullet, bigeye, red moki, blue maomao, spotty, koheru, snapper and spiny lobster.
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Tiritiri Matangi Island - Off the beaten track
Tiritiri Matangi Island - Off the beaten track
Tiritiri Matangi Island is one of the top 25 ecological restoration projects in Australasia and open to a limited number of visitors throughout the year. During its history it has been a forest, a settled pa, farming land and home to a lighthouse once housing the brightest light in the southern hemisphere.
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Waitakere Ranges - Off the beaten track
Waitakere Ranges - Off the beaten track
If your passion is for hiking and you fancy taking on a challenging hike that goes down a very muddy beaten track, then why not follow the Hillary Trail? This four-day trail across the Waitakere Ranges epitomises the sense of adventure and personal achievement of Sir Edmund Hillary, and though it's not exactly Everest, hikers be warned, it's not easy.
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