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The City of Sails is a great place to live and an amazing place to visit with so many things to see and do. When the sun is out, the choices are endless but even when it’s not, you still have some great options to make the most out of a day. To prove the …

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The Auckland Santa Parade is an iconic event that has been taking place every year for over 80 years to the delight of thousands of Aucklanders of all ages and backgrounds. If you happen to be visiting the city towards the end of the year, it’s a great event to experience and will certainly give …

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New Zealand has a well-established reputation for world class wine. The combination of climate, geography and winemaking talent has seen its wine recognised all over the globe. Wineries in the regions of Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago have been particularly successful with vineyards there attracting many visitors, both local and international, every year for …

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For tree top capers that would give Tarzan a run for his money, the stunning setting of Woodhill Forest, a short drive from Auckland, is home to Tree Adventures, the thrilling way to explore nature from above. It’s a great little adventurous excursion to enjoy if you’re staying in the city and after something that is …

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Vector Wero Whitewater Park has only been open for a few years and it’s already known throughout the city as a super fun attraction and is an awesome place to visit if you’re a thrill seeker or professional water sports enthusiast! What is the Vector Wero Whitewater Park? The Vector Wero Whitewater Park is New …

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  The Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of the most recognised icons of the city, if not the most recognised, connecting the CBD via St Mary’s Bay to Auckland’s North Shore. It is not only a vital transport route for daily commuters but also a place where you can have some fun by way of …

Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb and Bungy! Read More »

Whether you’re a fan who’s come to New Zealand to follow a particular tour or just a fan of sports who is visiting New Zealand, then an experience at Eden Park, New Zealand’s national stadium, is one that will appeal. Kiwis love their sport with the most popular sports being rugby in the winter and …

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Updated – 9 July 2018 At the end of October, thousands of people will get to do something in Auckland that only happens once a year. They will run, or in some cases walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge! For 364 days of the year, the Auckland Harbour Bridge is only open to traffic with …

The Auckland Marathon comes to town Read More »