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  • Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    16 Fun Things To Do On Waiheke Island Without A Car

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    Want to know what you can do on Waiheke Island without a car? This post will tell you everything you need to know about visiting Auckland’s gorgeous Waiheke Island without a car. Waiheke Island is just a short 20-minute ferry ride from Auckland on the fast ferry for passengers, making it a great destination to…

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  • Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    16 Best Beaches On Waiheke Island, New Zealand (With Map!)

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    Waiheke Island is a beautiful paradise and has some of the best beaches in New Zealand. The little island, just 40 minutes from Auckland by ferry, can be visited in a day or enjoyed at a slow pace. The seawater on Waiheke is clear, warm and safe for swimming. Plus, there are opportunities for surfing…

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  • Auckland,  New Zealand,  North Island

    11 Best Things To Do In Oneroa, Waiheke Island | Auckland, NZ

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    Looking for the most awesome things to see and do in Oneroa on Waiheke Island? I got you covered! Oneroa is one of the main townships on the beautiful Waiheke Island, located approximately 40 minutes from Auckland city by ferry. Waiheke Island is a gem in New Zealand and is considered to be a paradise…

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  • New Zealand,  North Island,  Northland

    Waipu Caves: The Best FREE Glowworm Cave In New Zealand

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    Waipu Caves is the best FREE place to see glowworms inside a cave in New Zealand. In this guide, learn all about the Waipu Caves in the North Island and how to see New Zealand’s magical glowworms in their natural environment. There are many places where you can see glowworms for FREE in the North…

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  • Bay Of Plenty,  New Zealand,  North Island

    McLaren Falls Park Glowworm Walk: Free Glowworms Near Tauranga

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    McLaren Falls Park is the first place that I ever saw glowworms in New Zealand. I thought it was absolutely magical! Walking along at night by a stream in the bush, I was surrounded by hundreds of glowing blue lights. The stars shining bright above and the sounds of a waterfall just added to the…

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  • Art & Museums,  New Zealand,  North Island

    10 Best Cities For Street Art & Murals In North Island, New Zealand

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    Do you love visiting creative and vibrant cities with street art, murals and interesting graffiti? The North Island of New Zealand is a great place to see street art and in this article you can discover 10 of the best cities to visit to see street art, murals and public artworks. The North Island is…

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