Greater Auckland

West Auckland has black-sand KareKare and Muriwai beaches, the former with a famous gannett bird colony, as well as vineyards. North Auckland includes Takapuna Beach, a ritzy seaside suburb.

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City Center and Parnell

Auckland's city center includes the working port area, much of it reclaimed from the sea in the latter half of the 19th century. While it's...

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  • 4 Hotels
  • 24 Things To Do

Devonport

The 20-minute ferry to Devonport across Waitemata Harbour provides a fine view of Auckland's busy harbor. Originally known as Flagstaff, after the signal station on...

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  • 2 Hotels
  • 4 Things To Do

Hauraki Gulf Islands

More than 50 islands lie in the Hauraki Gulf, forming the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC). Many of the...

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  • 1 Hotels
  • 8 Things To Do
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