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Matakana off the beaten track

Everyone knows there’s heaps to do around Matakana. The question is, how to avoid the crowds in Auckland's playground? - More

Whangamata

Visit this top spot for surf, swimming and the beauties of the Coromandel. - More

Mount Maunganui

Enjoy white sand beaches, surf and a sacred mountain at this lively holiday spot. - More

Russell

A pretty seaside town with a colourful history - More

Waikato

Explore the Waikato for surf, caves, and a mighty river. - More

Hokianga Harbour

Explore early Maori and colonial history on a journey round the picturesque villages of the Hokianga, and take in giant dunes, ancient kauri or a spot of fishing too. - More

Paihia, Bay of Islands

A sea lover's paradise - More

Waitakere and West Coast Beaches

Walk the wild west coast beaches - More