Tree Register Did you know there is a Tree Register of notable trees in the country? You can search your area and make a day of it driving around checking them out – the kids will love the adventure. Or it’s a great idea for a date (cheap too). www.notabletrees.org.nz is the web-site where you can search Auckland or wherever…

If you want to chill out and cool off but don’t have time to venture too far, there are plenty of Auckland city beaches to choose from — just be sure to check the tide before you head out. Sentinel Beach Reserve If you like being able to avoid the sun, Sentinel Beach Reserve has plenty of shade on offer through…

1. Kayak to a volcanic island Hire a kayak and paddle out to Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano not far from downtown Auckland (you can also get there by ferry). Walk up the old lava flows to the summit for spectacular views across the harbour and back to the city. 2. Walk across the country in 5 hours The Coast…

What you need to know about New Year’s Eve 2019 in Auckland Auckland will be the first major city in the world to welcome in 2019. With several exciting events taking place, Auckland has cemented its growing reputation as a New Year’s Eve destination. For the first time, Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will join the celebrations with a…

About the gallery With multiple exhibition spaces spreading across four floors of its award-winning building, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the country’s largest visual arts experience. Located on the edge of Albert Park, its collections number almost 17,000 artworks, and include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art. Alongside works by Māori and Pacific artists,…