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Known as the City of Sails, Auckland has built up the reputation as one of the more expensive cities to travel to and live in. But there are plenty of wonderful free attractions and activities that call Auckland home worth visiting. If you are tight on the budget but still want to see the best […]

As the crown jewel of New Zealand, Auckland earned its reputation as more than a bustling city. If you are seeking to escape the city for a weekend however, you will be spoiled for options. Go ahead and take that Friday off, hop in your car and strap in for an escape to some of

In case you missed the memo, West Auckland is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in New Zealand. It is a thriving part of Auckland, especially for those who want to experience a variety of activities and sights during their stay. Needless to say, you can explore the beauty of nature, culture, cuisine, history

Those that aren’t from around here might not realise that Auckland is located on a very narrow piece of land, with water on both sides, a so-called “isthmus”. One of the most common things that people ask when visiting NZ’s biggest city is: what’s the best beach around here? It’s a good question as Auckland

Those that aren’t from around here might not realise that Auckland is located on a very narrow piece of land, with water on both sides, a so-called “isthmus”. One of the most common things that people ask when visiting NZ’s biggest city is: what’s the best beach around here? It’s a good question as Auckland

Piha Beach is one of the most famous beaches in New Zealand and recently featured on my Top Things to Do in Auckland post. In fact, it once even had it’s own television show called Piha Rescue (a rip off of Australia’s Bondi Rescue). In contrast, Anawhata Beach gets very few visitors even though it

For anyone wanting a beach day while in Auckland, be sure to explore Bethells Beach – or Te Henga, as it is known in the Maori language. One of my favourite beaches in New Zealand, it’s famous for black sand and wild coastline and is found on Auckland’s west coast. Nearby you will also find

Visiting Muriwai Beach is like visiting a battleground between environmental forces. Tawhirimatea (Lord of the elements), often battles his brothers Tangaroa (Lord of the Sea) and Tane (Lord of the Forest). This piece of black sand coastline in North West Auckland attracts surfers year round and is famous for it’s Takapu (Gannet) Colony. I have

The Barrier, as Great Barrier Island is affectionately known to locals is a well guarded secret and still sees few international visitors. In fact, I even thought twice about including it on my Top 45 Things to do in Auckland – I love a good secret destination as much as the next traveler. Below you

I recently wrote an article about the Top 45 Things to do in Auckland and of course I had to include the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The Museum is one New Zealand’s first museums. Construction started in 1925 and was completed by 1929. The building’s architects drew on inspiration from Greco-Roman temples with their neo-classical