When planning your New Zealand walking holiday you shouldn’t discredit a trip to the bustling city of Auckland. Sure, New Zealand may have plenty of volcanoes, national parks and forests more suited to hiking, but the Auckland is a perfect microcosm of the country as a whole. Where else in the world can you walk volcanic islands, dine in a tree-house and catch a game of rugby, all in the same day?
Rangitoto Island
Located just a 20-minute boat trip from Auckland, Rangitoto Island is one of the most scenic spots in the country. The island actually consists of a dormant volcano that last erupted 600 years ago. It was bought by The Crown in 1854 for £15 and since then has been used as a base for harbour defence, fire control and a radar station. Nowadays the island is the domain of picnickers and hikers who arrive by the boat load for the New Zealand walking opportunities.
There are designated New Zealand walking trails on the island, each taking in a plethora of natural sights from the caves to Mackenzie Bay. Rangitoto Island has over 250 different species of native trees and several ornate species of orchid.
Rugby
You simply can’t visit New Zealand without catching a game of rugby and as Auckland is home to the famous “All Blacks” it’s probably the best place in New Zealand to see a game. If you’re not that heavily into rugby and don’t want to fork out over the odds on a top price ticket to an “All Blacks” game, you can catch the Blues instead at Eden Park.
Wine Tours
The New World is slowly overtaking Europe in terms of wine production. If you can tell your Merlot from your Malbec then you’ll pleased to hear that only in New Zealand, walking around vineyards is possible, so close to a built-up area. Oenophiles are spoilt for choice when it comes to taking tasting tours around the city. From the old favourite West Coast to the newcomer Matakana, there are several places around Auckland where you can sample the produce and simply forget that you’re just minutes away the city.
Dine in a Treehouse
Eating your evening meal amid the branches of a giant redwood tree has to be one of the world’s most unique dining experiences. The huge pod shaped structure was designed by a group of Pacific Environments Architects and access is provided by a giant, elevated, walkway. The tree house can only seat 30 guests at a time so booking ahead is imperative. Redwoods Treehouse is located just outside Auckland in a town called Warkworth. This town is located on the banks of the Mahurangi River and is extremely scenic, it was founded by John Anderson Brown who lived in Warkworth, Northumberland and when walking New Zealand’s Warkworth, guests will spot several similarities with the English village.
The Sky Tower
The Sky Tower is Auckland’s most iconic monument and no New Zealand walking holiday would be complete without a trip to the observation deck at the top of the building. At 328 metres high, the building is the tallest in New Zealand and offers views out at over 80 kilometres in every direction. The more adventurous amongst you will want to attempt the Sky Jump and Sky Walk from the top of the monument; guaranteed to give you quite a rush!
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