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Tiritiri Matangi Rotoroa

Conservation Islands JUST WHAT THE DOC ORDERED!

Looking to get away from it all? Now that sailings have resumed, Aucklanders can take day trips to the Hauraki Gulf Conservation Islands (Rangitoto, Tiritiri Matangi and Rotoroa Island), exploring exotic destinations right at their doorstep.

“After nearly three months of only providing essential travel it’s pleasing to welcome passengers on board for recreational travel to the beautiful Conservation Islands,” Mike Horne from Fullers360 says. “The DOC [Department of Conservation] protected islands are teeming with native wildlife for Aucklanders to spot on their next day trip.”

More information these islands (including how to get there) is accessible via www. doc.govt.nz; please note that pandemic restrictions apply.

Auckland – top of ‘the Planet’

Getting away from it all has been tricky (to say the least!), but there’s also no place like home! Named the world’s top city to visit by Australianbased Lonely Planet, Auckland could well expect many more tourists when pandemic restrictions ease.

“Having Auckland as the number-one city and travel neighbour, Australians can discover even more about this great city,” Lonely Planet’s Chris Zeiher says. “Many may not know that within the city’s boundaries there are 53 volcanoes, more than 50 islands, three wine regions and numerous beaches.”

Ours may be the prestigious guide’s ‘top town’ (with Taipei, Taiwan in second and Freiburg, Germany, third), but Lonely Planet also rated regions and countries. The Cook Islands gained the gong as ‘Best Country’, followed by Norway and Mauritius; Westfjords, Iceland was named Best Region, ahead of West Virginia, USA and China’s Xishuangbanna Prefecture.

In addition to the full top 10 lists, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 book covers destinations far and wide, showcasing paths well-trodden as well as those off the beaten track. With up-todate advice and an emphasis on sustainable tourism, the latest edition is sure to inspire and help shape the travel dreams of those of us itching to explore our world.

Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 | RRP $29.99 | Lonely Planet

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