In Auckland, you’ll find an abundance of beautiful rainforest, reserves and beaches all so close to the city centre.

The west’s Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has more than 250 kilometres of walking and hiking tracks through lush rainforest, past cascading waterfalls and along magnificent coastline – and don’t worry, there no killer creepy crawlies here.

Walk through the region’s largest native forest in the Hunua Ranges, home to more than 450 species of plants and the spectacular Hunua Falls.

Explore the striking landscapes of some of Auckland’s 26 regional parks, such as Shakespear, Wenderholm, Tapapakanga or Awhitu.