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Two people sit on a deck and look out over an incredible view of the Karangahake Gorge.
Where To Stay

Ruru PurePod

A sublime getaway just 90 minutes from central Auckland, Ruru PurePod the tonic to a this-close-to-burnout sort of week; it's a jaw-droppingly gorgeous setting for a romantic getaway and a secluded retreat for reflection and self-care. 

Where To Stay

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel

A brand new, five-star hotel has opened at Auckland Airport and it’s set to turn what you thought you knew about airport hotels on its head. Overlooking the buzzing international terminal with spectacular runway views and out to the Manukau Heads, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland is a fascinating place to spend a few hours, a day or a night.
Local Escapes

InterContinental Auckland

Clear your calendar, a sleek new hotel is opening atop Commercial Bay and you’re going to want to check in, stat. Quietly brewing behind the scenes for quite some time now, InterContinental Auckland has landed and it’s luxe incarnate. 
Travel

JW Marriott Auckland

Just when I thought the JW Marriott couldn’t get any better, they went and had a $35 million glow up and, boy, does ultra luxe look good on JW. Can confirm, it also looks mighty fine as a calendar reminder which will be exactly what you’ll be receiving after you’ve booked yourself in for a dreamy staycay in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. 
Local Escapes

LyLo Auckland

Take everything you know about budget accommodation, and throw it out the window. Because there's a new cheap and cheerful way to stay in Auckland City, and it's nothing like you've ever experienced before—think sleeping pods, shared spaces for working and chilling, and a vibrant in-house eatery slinging $10 cocktails and some of the tastiest burgers in the CBD.
Local Escapes

voco Auckland City Centre

As soon as you step through the classy, sliding doors at voco Auckland City Centre hotel you know you’re in for a treat. Found midway up Wyndham Street this towering behemoth in the heart of downtown Auckland sits proudly as an oasis from the bustling streets.
Fitness

10 Of The Best Volcanoes In Auckland To Climb

If you’re anything like us, your resolution to get fit may seem like an uphill battle—literally. But here in the City of Sails, we’re lucky enough to be sitting on a whopping 53 volcanoes, and they all offer striking views of our wonderful city. 
Things To Do

The Best Hidden Picnic Spots In Auckland For Discreet Al Fresco Dining

It’s hard to spark romance when you’re picnicing with every other human in Tāmaki Makaurau, especially when your thunder could be stolen at any moment by a cute Frenchie pup in a bandana. So (and we hope you’ll forgive us if we give up your secret spot) we’ve decided to spill the beans and reveal 16 of the best hidden picnic spots in and around Auckland.
The tasman track at Piha

Your Ultimate Guide To Auckland’s Best Beaches

One of the best parts about Auckland is the fact that writing a list of the best beaches within a region is absolutely possible. We tend to forget other countries that don’t have this advantage and we need to pay some respect to the blessing.