Leigh Marine Reserve

The best place in New Zealand to see very large snapper easily while snorkeling.
The best place in New Zealand to see very large snapper easily while snorkeling.
Absolutely beautiful marine reserve. Went snorkelling there twice with Goats Island Dive & Snorkel. Orcas sometimes come into the bay (we missed seeing them by two days 😱)
A popular place to visit for a picnic or get your feet wet and go scuba diving or snorkelling in this marine reserve! #newzealand
Big snapper at Goat island. Goat island has been a marine reserve for some 30+ years and is probably the only place in the country you can easily see very large snapper swimming around.

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Goat Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goat Island during your travels in Auckland. Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Goat Island
Omaha Beach. Auckland, New Zealand. Aerial view.

Omaha Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Omaha Beach during your travels in Auckland?

Omaha Beach
Little farms and orchards with oceanic bay on the background. Auckland, New Zealand

Matakana Village

During your visit to Matakana, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Matakana Village. Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Matakana Village
Trekking on the North-South Coast Trail at Tawharanui. A beautiful walk with some stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf. There are a few big hills to climb but the views are worth it!

Tawharanui Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tawharanui Regional Park, a lovely green space in Tawharanui. Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Tawharanui Regional Park

Mathesons Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mathesons Bay during your travels in Auckland.

Mathesons Bay

Reptile Park

Meet the animals who live at Reptile Park during your trip to Ti Point. Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Reptile Park

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The Beach House

The Beach House

5 out of 5
24 Vivian Bay Kawau Island Auckland
The Beach House
Walton Park Motor Lodge

Walton Park Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
2 Walton Avenue Warkworth
Walton Park Motor Lodge
Salty Dog Inn

Salty Dog Inn

3.5 out of 5
242 Mahurangi East Road Snells Beach
Salty Dog Inn
Plume Villas

Plume Villas

5 out of 5
37 Sharp Road Warkworth Auckland
Plume Villas
Bridgehouse Lodge

Bridgehouse Lodge

3.5 out of 5
16 Elizabeth Street Warkworth
Bridgehouse Lodge
Warkworth Lodge

Warkworth Lodge

3.5 out of 5
8 Falls Street Warkworth
Warkworth Lodge
Mangawhai Retreat Apartments

Mangawhai Retreat Apartments

4.5 out of 5
208 Cames Road Mangawhai
Mangawhai Retreat Apartments
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods

Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods

2.5 out of 5
11 Te Arai Point Rd Te Arai Northland
Aotearoa Surf Eco Pods
Castle Court Motel

Castle Court Motel

3 out of 5
1643 State Highway 1 Wellsford
Castle Court Motel
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