Title: Visit Auckland Region: Best of Auckland Region Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Auckland Region

## New Zealand

![Skyline, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060142/043fb254-6751-407a-8ffc-828e677e0225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Visiting my brother in Matakana in the New Zealand's North Island I spent a whole day in Tawharanui Regional Park a whole 7 hours exploring beauty. This park and marine reserve is huge with Two beaches and a lagoon 💚. You can camp here or hire a regional Bach if your lucky. It is also a park with native Kiwis , my goal is to camp here on another trip one summer 🙏🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198459/00f2a6ad-161f-4b6c-a05e-af67318bde1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![I am here on a holiday but this is the beach I grew up on pure New Zealand love ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165936/12827cb8-029c-4a0f-b5ce-ce4f0fcba1de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Climb headlands , explore caves , collect seashells , watch fantails dance in the air for bugs. Swim and capture memories some of the many beautiful things to do at this beautiful New Zealand Regional Park Tawharanui 💚💚💚💚](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198459/7aff998a-55fb-4a8c-a5bb-8f56320d498e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Only about 45 minutes from the busy Auckland CBD, Piha is the perfect place for a day trip. The black sand beaches and Lion Rock are absolutely stunning, especially at the #goldenhour ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343634/7630f1a1-0173-41c5-8793-fc7e9fc40692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Auckland Region

[Auckland

Known for Dining, Shopping and Ports

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Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.

## Reasons to visit

- Sky Tower
- Eden Park
- Auckland Ferry Terminal

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[Great Barrier Island

Known for Hot springs, Islands and Scenery

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Get away to Great Barrier Island! Enjoy the hot springs, parks, and beaches. 

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[Te Arai

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Check out the local area in Te Arai—home to attractions like Te Arai Reserve and Forestry Beach.

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[Wellsford

Known for Lakes, Swimming and Boating

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Trip time! Discover the lake views, camping, and wildlife in Wellsford. 

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[Wainui

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Head to sights like Wainui Golf Club as you discover the local area in Wainui.

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[Tomarata

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Check out the local area in Tomarata—home to attractions like Pakiri Beach and Forestry Beach.

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## Cities in Auckland Region

![Sky Tower showing skyline, a city and city views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Auckland (and vicinity)

Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.

![Waiheke Island featuring general coastal views, skyline and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347842/763f2ed3-81e3-4ead-941b-483f97d2f291.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Waiheke Island

This small island is famous for gourmet eateries, vineyards and relaxing beaches.

![Orewa Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111632/029dc09b-acfa-4703-a759-5f00133a1a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Orewa

Whether you seek thrilling watersports or deep relaxation, you can find it in this beautiful beach town and gateway to the Hibiscus Coast.

![Mangawhai Heads Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111690/745f6b9a-1089-477a-8fe1-9db7ccda2469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Warkworth

Overlooking the Mahurangi River, this attractive town is ideally positioned as a gateway to magnificent Kowhai Coast beaches and the wine region.

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