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by Elisa Parry
Live in Auckland and looking for a weekend adventure? Maybe you’re travelling in NZ and Auckland is your base for a week or so. Either way – it’s the perfect place to kick off a day of adventure. Here are 10 day trips you should add to your list of places to explore.
Take in the stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf on your ferry trip out to Rangitoto Island. Once you arrive on the Island, you will pass under the hand-carved waharoa (gateway). You will then journey through rugged lava crops and native bush while learning about the history and geology of the island as well as getting the chance to walk up the summit.
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Horse riding on the beach is a bucket-list-worthy experience. On this experience, you’ll enjoy a magical ride along Pakiri Beach before enjoying lunch at a boutique Matakana vineyard. You’ll also get to try a wine tasting and have time to discover the unique art trail between the vines.
Enjoy a day exploring the wonderful wildlife in the Bay of Plenty. Keep your eyes peeled for seasonal wildlife including penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, school fish, seabirds, sharks and orca. You also have the option to go swimming, kayaking, canoeing, or even stand up paddleboarding!
Imagine feeling the rush of surfing your first wave! Dive in and get ready for a full day surfing lesson on one of the incredible Tutukaka Coast beaches. Lunch is included, as you’ll be sure to work up an appetite after all that time in the water!
In the mood for a mud bath? This is the place to go! In this tour, you will explore Hells Gate Geothermal Park. After your guided tour you’ll have the chance to relax in a spa mud bath before cooling off under the spring waterfall.
Embark on a one hour tour through some of the country’s most beautiful lakes. Following an experienced guide, you will be taken to locations that not even other locals know about whilst learning about their myth and legend.
This is a truly special experience. Your tour leaves in the early evening, where you will paddle along the southern edge of Lake Karapiro and over the old submerged Horahora Village. You’ll paddle upstream through a natural canyon until night falls. Once it’s dark you will float silently back downstream guided by the glow worms on either side.
This is a must for all Lord Of The Rings fans! You’ll get to explore the actual film set from the series. Wander through the Hobbit homes, visit the Green Dragon Inn, The Mill and take in the sights of The Shire.
See the sights of Waiheke Island from above as you zip line through the trees. You’ll channel your inner Tarzan as you test your skills on three state of the art flying fox zip lines. This day trip also includes a guided bush walk, wine, olive oil and beer tastings, as well as lunch at the award-winning Stonyridge Vineyard.
Get set for two epic river adventures in one day! Are you brave enough to take on the world’s tallest commercially rafted waterfall? You’ll need to pack your sense of adventure (and courage) for this wild day out!