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Waiheke Island Just a 40 minute ferry ride from Auckland, Waiheke Island was once isolated farmland before becoming a hideaway for artists and alternative lifestylers in the 1960s and 1970s. While it retains its laid-back atmosphere, Waiheke is now increasingly home to an eclectic mix of winemakers, olive growers and white collar executives who commute to downtown Auckland by ferry. The island has some fabulous white sand beaches and wonderfully stylish retreats. Some of New Zealand’s best red wines come from Waiheke, where hot dry summers and stony soils provide ideal growing conditions. Great Barrier Island Accessible via a scenic 30 minute light aircraft flight across the Hauraki Gulf from Auckland, Great Barrier Island is one of New Zealand's best kept secrets. For those seeking an undiscovered paradise, the island's rugged landscape, pristine unspoiled beaches, virgin rainforest and breathtaking vistas never fail to captivate even the most hardened of travellers. The island is a haven for nature lovers - there are some magnificent hiking trails - and much of the island is a sanctuary for rare and endangered wildlife and native plants. The Coromandel Wonderfully relaxed and unspoiled, the Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s best-loved holiday destinations, just an easy drive from Auckland. The rugged volcanic hills are cloaked in native rainforest, and more than 400 kilometres of spectacular coastline promises that you will find the beach of your dreams. Inspired by the region’s idyllic setting, many artists and crafts people have made the Coromandel their home - visitors to the area are welcome in their studios. The area’s fascinating history is evident in gold mining relics, logging dams and ancient Maori pa sites.
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