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Surfing in Raglan: surfing mecca
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/surfing-in-raglan-surfing-mecca/
Hang ten, ride the green tunnel, it’s always tubing off the point at Raglan...
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Te Henga Walkway: a wild and wonderful west coast walk
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/te-henga-walkway-a-wild-and-wonderful-west-coast-walk/
You ask an ex-pat Aucklander what they most miss about their beloved city and you can guarantee that in their top five will be the city’s outstanding west coast beaches.
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Wai-O-Tapu: thermal wonderland
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland/
Described as a ‘thermal wonderland’, Wai-o-Tapu, meaning ‘sacred waters’, is a globally renowned attraction that sits – well, bubbles and hisses – about 30km south of Rotorua.
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Len Lye Centre: a remarkable building for a remarkable artist
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/len-lye-centre-a-remarkable-building-for-a-remarkable-artist/
The legendary Len Lye was a remarkable New Zealand artist, which is saying something in a country that has given us Kiri Te Kanawa, James K Baxter, Janet Frame and...
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WOMAD: a world of music, art and dance
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/womad-a-world-of-music-art-and-dance/
World of Music, Arts and Dance, to give WOMAD its full due.
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Skydive over Taupō: the skydiving capital of the world
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/skydive-over-taupo-the-skydiving-capital-of-the-world/
In our experience, people have one of two reactions to terms like ‘drop zone’ and ‘controlled canopy landing’: abject fear or ‘bring it on’.
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New Chum Beach: idyllic sandy seclusion
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/new-chums-beach-idyllic-sandy-seclusion/
Isn’t that just a key ingredient to a successful holiday? Making new chums?
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New Plymouth's Coastal Walkway
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/new-plymouths-coastal-walkway/
You get the impression that a city forward-thinking enough to open an art space as epic as the Len Lye Centre would have other smart sites for its residents and...
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Ōhope Beach: for any beach-related activity you can think of
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/ohope-beach-for-any-beach-related-activity-you-can-think-of/
Cruise a little further along the coast from the very pleasant town that is Whakatāne, and you’ll hit Ōhope Beach.
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Karangahake Gorge: walk or ride a stunning trail
https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/must-dos/karangahake-gorge-walk-or-ride-a-stunning-trail/
Not to be confused with Auckland’s famous Karangahape Road, a slip of the ‘k’ and the ‘p’ the difference between this thrilling outdoor experience and something which showcases an entirely...