Explore NZ Travel Blog

Updated – 9 July 2018 At the end of October, thousands of people will get to do something in Auckland that only happens once a year. They will run, or in some cases walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge! For 364 days of the year, the Auckland Harbour Bridge is only open to traffic with …

The Auckland Marathon comes to town Read More »

The iconic Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s (known for most of its existence as Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World) has been an institution in Auckland for over 30 years as the country’s premium aquarium attraction. Founded by the legendary marine archaeologist and diver, Kelly Tarlton (more on him later), it has welcomed over 11 million visitors over …

Spectacular Sea Life at Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World with GO Play Read More »

New Zealand is an awesome place to live and work. So many people come here on holiday, fall in love with the place and eventually move back here to live and work. But how do you ensure that your move to New Zealand is a success? It can be difficult to capture that holiday magic. …

The Best Places to Live in New Zealand – 10 of our favourite destinations Read More »

Like every city in the world, Auckland has some hidden gems that not that many people know about. Those who are in the know tend to keep things under their hats. Well, as much as we feel bad for letting the cat out of the bag, we’re all about ‘exploring’ and we don’t want to …

10 of the Best Secret Spots in Auckland You Need to Visit this Summer Read More »

Got no plans for the weekend? A leisurely drive out to explore Auckland’s beautiful suburbs is always a great way to spend a few hours and we have five of the most scenic drives to get you in the mood. From rugged, rolling hills to wild and wet beaches to towering waterfalls – we’ve got …

5 Scenic Drives in Auckland You’ve Got to Experience Read More »

Check out some of the most famous filming locations from the Kiwi-Oz TV show that has taken off That’s right. If you’re a fan of the hit TV One (or Channel Seven if you’re in Aussie or the BBC if you’re in the UK) production 800 Words then a trip to Auckland needs to be …

800 Words Filming Locations Revealed! Read More »

Tititiri Matangi is one of Auckland’s hidden gems, especially for nature lovers. This open sanctuary is a haven for native wildlife, in particular bird life and the place is absolutely humming with activity all year round. The story behind Tititiri Matangi is a great one and there is something very Kiwi about the whole project …

Find the Open Sanctuary on Tiritiri Matangi Read More »

If you’re visiting Auckland for a few days, a great place to get out and explore is Devonport. Just a short 15 minute ferry ride from Auckland’s downtown viaduct takes you across the harbour and straight into the heart of Devonport. Exploring downtown Devonport Devonport almost seems a world away from the hustle and bustle …

Historic North Head – Devonport, Auckland Read More »