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Wide shot showing the outdoor dining area of Panhead Brewery at Brewtown. There is artwork on the outer wall of the brewery and many people sitting on outdoor tables drinking and chatting during the daytime.

City Guides

Brewtown Upper Hutt: 2026 Guide to Craft Beer & More

Planning a trip to Wellington? Here’s everything you need to know about Brewtown: breweries, food, events, and opening hours.

Things To Do With Kids

54 Of The Best Things To Do With Kids In Auckland All Year Round

Auckland's a pretty fun place to grow up. Not only do we have world-class beaches on our doorstep and all the usual family-friendly tropes like a zoo, arcades, and a museum, there's also a host of city exclusives like our very own marine reserve to swim around, a Wonka-esque sugar factory to explore and of course, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere (which, btw, kids over 10 can even jump off!).

Evening view of Te Ara I Whiti, Pink Light Path from afar lit up with the sky tower in the background

Activities & Itineraries

Here’s All Of The Incredible Open Air Māori Art To Check Out In Tāmaki Makaurau In 2024

Commissioned by Auckland Transport, pockets of Māori mahi toi (art) are woven through the city centre. What starts as a functional project—say revamping infrastructure—becomes a powerful art project.

Kids celebrating in the crowd of a Black Ferns match

What's On

Secure Tickets For These Unmissable Black Ferns Matches At Wallet-Friendly Prices

At long last, women’s sport is taking centre stage and we are here. for. it. As we head into the cooler months, all eyes are on our Black Ferns and their highly-anticipated 2024 test calendar.

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The Grinch creeps across the window on Franklin Road, one of the best places in Auckland to see Christmas lights.

What's On

The Best Christmas Lights To See In Auckland 2025

Nothing has us feeling more festive than a completely over-the-top display of Christmas lights—this is definitely a case of the more the merrier! Lucky for us Aucklanders, a decent dose of holiday twinkle is never far away.

The Hillary Trail is one of Auckland's best walks.

Local Escapes

22 Stunning Walks In Auckland To Take At Least Once

Walking is one of the best ways to make the most of the City of Sails. So grab some sturdy shoes, make use of the kauri dieback wash stations and get amongst the beautiful coastlines, stunning waterfalls, urban strolls and native bush.

The tasman track at Piha

Local Escapes

Auckland’s Best Beaches To Explore Before The Colder Weather Settles In

One of the best things about Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is the fact that writing a list of the best beaches within a region is absolutely possible.

A view of Parnell Baths, one of the best swimming pools in Auckland.

Things To Do

The Best Swimming Pools In Auckland To Have A Dip At This Summer

Summer has officially started which pretty much means three things: ice cream, cocktails and swimming.

People have a good time at the cinema, sitting in plush red seats.

Things To Do

The Best Cinemas In Auckland And Where To Find Them In 2024

Don’t get us wrong, we love a night in with Netflix but it just doesn’t compare to seeing movies on the silver screen, a bucket of popcorn in hand.

People on the track at Blastacars, one of the best go karting tracks in auckland.

Things To Do

5 Of The Best Go Karting Tracks In Auckland

Swooning for a hooning? Feel the need for speed? Careen around the race track and leave your mates in the dust at one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s best spots for Go Karting.

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