Title: Visit Auckland Region: Best of Auckland Region Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Auckland Region Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Auckland-Region.d6060142.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Auckland Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Auckland-Region.d6060142.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Auckland Region Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Auckland-Region.d6060142.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Auckland Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland-Region.d6060142.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Auckland Region Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Auckland-Region.d6060142.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Auckland Region Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Region.d6060142.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Auckland Region Travel Guide ## New Zealand ![Skyline, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060142/043fb254-6751-407a-8ffc-828e677e0225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Visiting my brother in Matakana in the New Zealand's North Island I spent a whole day in Tawharanui Regional Park a whole 7 hours exploring beauty. This park and marine reserve is huge with Two beaches and a lagoon 💚. You can camp here or hire a regional Bach if your lucky. It is also a park with native Kiwis , my goal is to camp here on another trip one summer 🙏🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198459/00f2a6ad-161f-4b6c-a05e-af67318bde1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I am here on a holiday but this is the beach I grew up on pure New Zealand love ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165936/12827cb8-029c-4a0f-b5ce-ce4f0fcba1de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Climb headlands , explore caves , collect seashells , watch fantails dance in the air for bugs. Swim and capture memories some of the many beautiful things to do at this beautiful New Zealand Regional Park Tawharanui 💚💚💚💚](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198459/7aff998a-55fb-4a8c-a5bb-8f56320d498e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Only about 45 minutes from the busy Auckland CBD, Piha is the perfect place for a day trip. The black sand beaches and Lion Rock are absolutely stunning, especially at the #goldenhour ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343634/7630f1a1-0173-41c5-8793-fc7e9fc40692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Auckland Region [Auckland Known for Dining, Shopping and Ports ](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland.dx178233) A city surrounded by natural wonders, Auckland is perfect for all kinds of adventures, from eating out on the water, to going on safari to peeking inside a volcano. ## Reasons to visit - Sky Tower - Eden Park - Auckland Ferry Terminal [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland.dx178233)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels.d178233.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Great Barrier Island Known for Hot springs, Islands and Scenery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Island.dx1288) Get away to Great Barrier Island! Enjoy the hot springs, parks and beaches. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Island.dx1288)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Island-Hotels.d1288.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Te Arai ](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Arai.dx3000438783) Explore attractions like Te Arai Reserve and Forestry Beach as you discover things to see and do in Te Arai. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Arai.dx3000438783)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Arai-Hotels.d3000438783.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Wellsford Known for Lakes, Swimming and Boating ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellsford.dx6272407) Trip time! Discover the lake views, camping and wildlife in Wellsford. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellsford.dx6272407)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellsford-Hotels.d6272407.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Wainui ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wainui.dx3000456410) Check out the local area in Wainui as you venture to sights like Wainui Golf Club. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Wainui.dx3000456410)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Wainui-Hotels.d3000456410.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Tomarata ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tomarata.dx692485691453837312) Venture to sights like Pakiri Beach and Forestry Beach as you discover Tomarata. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Tomarata.dx692485691453837312)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Tomarata-Hotels.d692485691453837312.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Auckland Region ![Sky Tower showing a city, cbd and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Auckland (and vicinity) A city surrounded by natural wonders, Auckland is perfect for all kinds of adventures, from eating out on the water, to going on safari to peeking inside a volcano. ![Waiheke Island showing landscape views, skyline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347842/763f2ed3-81e3-4ead-941b-483f97d2f291.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waiheke Island This small island is famous for gourmet eateries, vineyards and relaxing beaches. ![Orewa Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111632/029dc09b-acfa-4703-a759-5f00133a1a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Orewa Whether you seek thrilling watersports or deep relaxation, you can find it in this beautiful beach town and gateway to the Hibiscus Coast. ![Mangawhai Heads Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111690/745f6b9a-1089-477a-8fe1-9db7ccda2469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Warkworth Overlooking the Mahurangi River, this attractive town is ideally positioned as a gateway to magnificent Kowhai Coast beaches and the wine region. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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