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Four picks for a weekend in Whakatāne
Whakatāne is a busy, attractive, riverside town and, nearby, Ōhope has a sublime beach
From exploring our cities to outdoor adventures; our top picks for family fun, insights from local insiders or the best places to eat and drink – you'll find it all on the road.
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Loved by the locals: Central Hawke's Bay
South of Napier and Hastings you'll find the Central Hawke's Bay District, home to bucolic landscapes, historic homesteads, long stretches...
Loved by the locals: Waiheke Island
Whakanewha Regional Park in Rocky Bay, aka Ōmiha, provides a respite from busy roads and summer heat.
Loved by the locals: Matakana
I think Scandrett is the most beautiful and special of all Auckland’s regional parks – but I admit I’m biased.
Loved by the locals: Gisborne
From coastal walkways to historic railways, boutique cinemas and famous vineyards, we've picked five things that locals love to do...
Loved by the locals: Tararua
Whariti Peak, at the southern end of the Ruahine Range, is one of the highest points that you can drive...
Loved by the locals: Eastland
Eastwoodhill Arboretum at Ngātapa has an outstanding collection of Northern Hemisphere trees, regarded as the largest and most comprehensive south...
Loved by the locals: Tauranga
Although no one knows the exact amount, it’s been said that one million people walk or run up or around...
Loved by the locals: Banks Peninsula
The drive from Christchurch to Akaroa via Lyttelton is not to be missed on any road trip in Canterbury.
Loved by the locals: Golden Bay
A boutique movie theatre, iconic cafés unique geology and some of New Zealand's best beaches – discover a local's top...
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