Auckland is a place where vibrant city style and spectacular landscapes go hand in hand. Check out the views from up the Sky Tower before chasing waterfalls in the Waitakere Ranges, visiting vineyards at Waiheke Island or kayaking to volcanic Rangitoto Island at sunset.

Head north to Whangarei enjoying the extraordinary food and wine experiences along the way. Whatever the season, if you’re driving around New Zealand you’ll be able to find roadside stalls selling fresh produce and vineyards offering tastings at the cellar-door. Take part in a cooking class or visit one of the local farmers' markets.

National Geographic Traveller rated Tutukaka Coast one of the top coastal destinations in the world. Check out the Mermaid Pools near Matapouri Beach, enjoy a walk to picturesque Whale Bay or hire a surf board and catch some waves at one of New Zealand's top surf breaks. 

The Tutukaka township is also the gateway to the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve, where abundent sealife and underwater caves combine to create a magical dive spot.

Explore Waitangi – one of New Zealand’s most significant historic sites. This is the place where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 between the British Crown and more than 500 Maori chiefs.

Today the Treaty Grounds are an opportunity to learn about Maori culture; marvel at the fully carved meeting house and one of the largest Maori war canoes in the country.