The biggest city in New Zealand – Auckland – is built on a volcanic field and there are approximately 50 volcanoes within the city area. These volcanoes define Auckland’s unique landscape – not only hills and volcanic cones, but also some of the city lakes are of volcanic origin. Here is our top pick of 20+ Volcanoes to see in Auckland.
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5 Best Waterfalls near Auckland
There are many scenic waterfalls all over New Zealand, and in this post we collected 5 Best Waterfalls near Auckland based on our experience.
Karangahake Gorge – gold mining and scenic walks
Karangahake Gorge is a beautiful place to visit on the North Island of New Zealand. Located south of Coromandel Peninsula, Karangahake Gorge region offers some of the best historical trails, former gold mining sites, gorgeous waterfalls and scenic nature walks.
Visiting The Hobbiton in Middle Earth
Ever wanted to visit The Shire and see a real village where little Tolkien’s creatures – hobbits – live? Well, you can! As real as it gets The Hobbiton in Middle Earth is open to visitors all year round. Read on everything you need to know about Visiting The Hobbiton in Middle Earth.
Survivor’s guide to managed isolation in New Zealand
During the Covid-19 there are strict border restrictions and rules in New Zealand. People arriving in New Zealand are required to spend at least two weeks in a managed isolation or quarantine facility. Here you can read about managed isolation on arrival in New Zealand by a family who survived it.
15 photos to inspire you to visit New Zealand’s North Island.
In this post I collected at least 15 photos from different places around North Island for you to review, get inspired and start planning your trip to New Zealand.