Fitness, Fun, Shopping Guidebook

Fitness - The Great Natural Outdoors

Whether it's a beach walk, having fun in the waves of our great outdoors, there's many beaches to choose from. There's also plenty of gyms and a Leisure Centre with pools, sauna and weight equipment.

Long Bay Beach

Sand and sea, what more could you want! And only a 15 minute drive. Grab yours togs and enjoy a swim and relax with your favorite book or a long walk while soaking up the beauty.

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Long Bay Beach

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Sand and sea, what more could you want! And only a 15 minute drive. Grab yours togs and enjoy a swim and relax with your favorite book or a long walk while soaking up the beauty.

The Landing Reserve

Stroll through the bush, feed the ducks along the way or better yet just observe them in their natural habitat without human interference. Two quaint footbridges and a paved path will have you meandering in nature. You'll find rest spots along the way with the benches provided. Only a mere 16 minute meander one way!

The Landing Reserve

Stroll through the bush, feed the ducks along the way or better yet just observe them in their natural habitat without human interference. Two quaint footbridges and a paved path will have you meandering in nature. You'll find rest spots along the way with the benches provided. Only a mere 16 minute meander one way!

Mairangi Bay Beach

Another great beach with cafes and restaurants close at hand. Enjoy!

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Mairangi Bay Beach

Montrose Terrace

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Another great beach with cafes and restaurants close at hand. Enjoy!

Campbells Bay Beach

24 Huntly Rd

Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve

Summit Track and Lava Caves with great views of the Auckland Harbour

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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve

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Summit Track and Lava Caves with great views of the Auckland Harbour

Rotoroa Island

A unique arts, heritage and conservation island opens in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. HIGHLIGHTS Conservation island Native bird sanctuary Great day walking PROXIMITY 75 minutes from Auckland central 10 minutes from Waiheke Island GRADE: EASY The North Tower Loop track is a 45-minute walk, taking you across swimming beaches, wetlands and forest Rotoroa Island, off Waiheke Island’s east coast, was off-limits to the public for over a century as New Zealand’s first and longest running alcohol and drug addiction treatment centre. Today, it is a conservation and heritage estate thanks to the generosity of local philanthropists who negotiated a 99-year lease from the Salvation Army, establishing the Rotoroa Island Trust (RIT), and a programme of restoration and redevelopment designed to return island access to the people of New Zealand. Visitors to Rotoroa can explore the heritage buildings at the heart of the island’s old community including the jail, chapel, school house and cemetery. A state-of-the-art exhibition centre showcases the history of Rotoroa while a major conservation programme has seen over 350,000 native plants reintroduced to the island along with a pest eradication strategy. A monumental artwork by leading New Zealand sculptor Chris Booth was installed in April 2011 and dominates the island’s southern headland. The island has four beautiful sandy beaches, walking trails, and brand new amenities including free barbeques.

Rotoroa Island

A unique arts, heritage and conservation island opens in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. HIGHLIGHTS Conservation island Native bird sanctuary Great day walking PROXIMITY 75 minutes from Auckland central 10 minutes from Waiheke Island GRADE: EASY The North Tower Loop track is a 45-minute walk, taking you across swimming beaches, wetlands and forest Rotoroa Island, off Waiheke Island’s east coast, was off-limits to the public for over a century as New Zealand’s first and longest running alcohol and drug addiction treatment centre. Today, it is a conservation and heritage estate thanks to the generosity of local philanthropists who negotiated a 99-year lease from the Salvation Army, establishing the Rotoroa Island Trust (RIT), and a programme of restoration and redevelopment designed to return island access to the people of New Zealand. Visitors to Rotoroa can explore the heritage buildings at the heart of the island’s old community including the jail, chapel, school house and cemetery. A state-of-the-art exhibition centre showcases the history of Rotoroa while a major conservation programme has seen over 350,000 native plants reintroduced to the island along with a pest eradication strategy. A monumental artwork by leading New Zealand sculptor Chris Booth was installed in April 2011 and dominates the island’s southern headland. The island has four beautiful sandy beaches, walking trails, and brand new amenities including free barbeques.

Long Bay Regional Park

Long Bay - Okura Track Try this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Albany, Auckland. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

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Long Bay Regional Park

Beach Road

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Long Bay - Okura Track Try this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Albany, Auckland. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Shakespear Regional Park

Shakespeare Regional Park Loop Explore this 8.2-km loop trail near Whangaparaoa, Auckland. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

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Shakespear Regional Park

1501 Whangaparaoa Rd

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Shakespeare Regional Park Loop Explore this 8.2-km loop trail near Whangaparaoa, Auckland. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Cornwall Park

One Tree Hill

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Cornwall Park

Green Lane West

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One Tree Hill

Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, Nueva Zelanda

The Coast to Coast Walkway is a great way to get a little exercise and discover more about the history and unique features of Auckland. Plus you'll be able to tell your friends that you walked from one side of New Zealand to the other! Begin in the city centre on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour, before crossing bustling downtown and turning inland to Albert Park and the university. From here, head to the 200-acre Auckland Domain and then onto the summit of Maunga-whau (Mount Eden), where you'll enjoy views into the crater and out across the city, harbour and Hauraki Gulf. Then it's on through historic suburbs to the volcanic cone of Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill) before following ancient lava flows through the Onehunga suburb, finishing at Manukau Harbour. 4-5 Hrs 16 km

Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, Nueva Zelanda

The Coast to Coast Walkway is a great way to get a little exercise and discover more about the history and unique features of Auckland. Plus you'll be able to tell your friends that you walked from one side of New Zealand to the other! Begin in the city centre on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour, before crossing bustling downtown and turning inland to Albert Park and the university. From here, head to the 200-acre Auckland Domain and then onto the summit of Maunga-whau (Mount Eden), where you'll enjoy views into the crater and out across the city, harbour and Hauraki Gulf. Then it's on through historic suburbs to the volcanic cone of Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill) before following ancient lava flows through the Onehunga suburb, finishing at Manukau Harbour. 4-5 Hrs 16 km

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

8 Hours 19 km HIGHLIGHTS Emerald Lakes Panoramic views Volcanic craters and lava flows PROXIMITY 40 mins from Turangi 45 mins from Ohakune 1 hr 20 mins from Taupo GRADE: ADVANCED At peak times this walk can be very busy. Lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey.

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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8 Hours 19 km HIGHLIGHTS Emerald Lakes Panoramic views Volcanic craters and lava flows PROXIMITY 40 mins from Turangi 45 mins from Ohakune 1 hr 20 mins from Taupo GRADE: ADVANCED At peak times this walk can be very busy. Lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey.