National guides
One pick near each of our 20 cities, chosen from that city's own guide. Each entry links to the full local guide with directions, facilities and what to know before you go.
Beaches
One beach near each of our 20 cities, from Piha to Oreti, with lifeguard patrols, water quality records and what to know before you swim.
Read the guide 20 citiesCycle Trails
One cycle trail near each of our 20 cities, from Great Rides like Alps 2 Ocean to flat family paths, with lengths, grades and what to know before you ride.
Read the guide 20 citiesDay Trips
One day trip from each of our 20 cities, from Waitomo's glow-worms to the Taieri Gorge train and Curio Bay, with travel times and what to book ahead.
Read the guide 20 citiesDay Walks
One day walk near each of our 20 cities, from city volcanoes to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, with times, grades and what to check before you go.
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One fishing spot near each of our 20 cities, from Auckland wharves to Taupō and Southland trout rivers, with licences, seasons and what you can catch.
Read the guide 20 citiesFreedom Camping
Where to freedom camp near each of our 20 cities, the green warrant rule that now applies everywhere, stay limits and what to check before you park up.
Read the guide 20 citiesMatariki
Matariki 2027 is on Friday 25 June. What Matariki and Puanga mean, how to see the stars, and how each of our 20 cities celebrates the Māori New Year.
Read the guide 20 citiesMuseums
One museum near each of our 20 cities, from Te Papa and Auckland Museum to Omaka and Transport World, with entry costs and what each is known for.
Read the guide 20 citiesParks and Gardens
One park or garden near each of our 20 cities, from Hamilton Gardens to free thermal parks in Rotorua and Taupō, with costs and what each is known for.
Read the guide 20 citiesPlaygrounds
The standout playground near each of our 20 cities, from Pohe Island to Queens Park: splash pads, all-abilities play, flying foxes and what to know.
Read the guide 20 citiesSkate Parks
One skatepark in each of our 20 cities, from the Mount's new destination park to Christchurch's Washington Reserve bowl, with features and who they suit.
Read the guide 20 citiesWaterfalls
One waterfall near each of our 20 cities, from Whangārei Falls to Purakaunui in the Catlins, with heights, walk times, swimming notes and how to get there.
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