AUCKLAND
Walking Must-Do’s of Auckland Auckland © Adobe Stock
DON’T MISS • Downtown Auckland Following an extensive refurb, a new and fully pedestrianised plaza spills into Commercial Bay, a world-class hub of global shopping and modern dining. • Volcanoes No visit here is complete without scaling at least one of Auckland’s 48 volcanoes. • Britomart A cosy block of cobbled lanes and green spaces adjacent to Auckland’s main transport hub, throbbing with bars, restaurants and a weekly farmers’ market every Saturday. • Wynyard Quarter This revived waterfront precinct is brimming with harbourside eateries,
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gelato parlours, surprising silos, modern play areas and funky green spaces to sit and relax. • Viaduct Harbour Discover a bustling marina of modern bars and restaurants, bordered by glamorous yachts and shimmering water. • The North Shore offers a series of delightful seaside spots, many with golden beaches, top eateries and community spirit. Further north, you’ll find Ōrewa, Pūhoi, Matakana and Leigh. • West Auckland’s premier claim to fame is the region’s succession of wild and windswept black sand beaches, such as Piha, Muriwai,
Bethells Beach, Karekare and Whatipu. • South Auckland is the king of Pacific culture. Don’t miss Mangere Food Market every Saturday and the Ōtara Flea Market. While here, visit the Auckland Botanic Gardens. • Visit the Clevedon Farmers’ Market and the Howick Historical Village in East Auckland. • Hauraki Gulf Catch the ferry to a handful of islands, from popular holiday destinations such as Great Barrier Island and Waiheke Island to bijou drops of idyll like Tiritiri Matangi, Rotoroa Island and Motutapu.
