Trip Planner New Zealand

Haruru Falls Walk

Scenic view of Haruru Falls with cascading water in New Zealand.

Experience the Haruru Falls walk: a stunning horseshoe waterfall near Paihia. Follow the scenic mangrove boardwalk through lush native forest.

Mahurangi Regional Park

Mahurangi Regional Park coastal view with walking trail and visitors.

Mahurangi Regional Park – free coastal walks, sheltered swimming beaches & harbour birdlife. A hidden gem just 10 mins from Matakana, near Warkworth.

Ti Point Coastal Walk

Person walking along Ti Point Coastal Walk with ocean views and lush greenery.

Ti Point coastal walk – free 2hr return coastal track near Matakana. Pohutukawa, fur seals, penguins & sweeping Hauraki Gulf views from Snells Beach.

Tāwharanui Regional Park

A lush green park with a sandy beach and ocean view at Tāwharanui Regional Park, New Zealand.

Tawharanui Regional Park – free predator-free sanctuary with white sand beaches, kiwi, takahē & native birds. Just 20 mins from Matakana Village.

Goat Island Marine Reserve

Two snorkelers exploring vibrant marine life at Goat Island Marine Reserve, New Zealand.

Goat Island marine reserve – free entry, world-class snorkelling, coastal walks & abundant sea life just 90 mins north of Auckland near Matakana.

Omaha Beach

Beach at Omaha Beach with gentle waves and sandy coast.

Omaha Beach New Zealand – free white sand beach near Matakana. Safe swimming, surf, walks & stunning Hauraki Gulf views 60 mins from Auckland.

Mt Taranaki

Scenic view of Mt Taranaki with walking trail and lake in New Zealand.

Mount Taranaki (also called Taranaki Maunga) is a near-perfect, dormant conical volcano on New Zealand’s North Island, the second-highest peak in the North Island, known for its classic shape, surrounding national park (Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki), cultural significance to Māori, and challenging summit hikes, with its last major eruption around 1854.