Official Auckland Visitor Guide - Winter 2021

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DISCOVER

East Auckland Tāmaki ki te Rāwhiti

East Auckland offers a colour palette that will have you reaching for your camera. With lush green countryside spilling into golden beaches framed by turquoise water, this is naturemade perfection in all its irresistible glory. Hunua Falls, East Auckland © Getty Images

HUNUA RANGES

REGIONAL PARK Explore the largest area of native forest in Auckland. There are dozens of walks, three bike tracks, beautiful Hunua Falls and decent fishing at Mangatangi and Mangatāwhiri reservoirs.

ŌMANA REGIONAL PARK Pull on your gumboots and stride out for a day of beach walks, farmland tramps and pā exploration. This large grassy knoll overlooks the inner Hauraki Gulf and features free barbecues and a playground. Winter gate access is 6am to 7pm.

THE PŌHUTUKAWA COAST TRAIL Traversing through coastal parkland, native bush and historical sites, the 5km Coastal Walkway doubles as a cycleway and runs between Beachlands and Maraetai.

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