除了奥克兰

除了奥克兰 there are many contrasting landscapes all within a few hours drive.  黄金海岸, 地热活动, rolling green hills and pretty coastal villages are all close by for those wanting to venture beyond Auckland. We've picked out a few of those regions which are situated within easy reach.

北国

3 hours drive north, on the rugged east coast, you will find several bays and peninsulas.  The most notable is the Bay of Islands (over 150 of them) which is a popular holiday destination and hotspot for fishing and sailing.  New Zealand's northernmost city, 旺阿雷, is 60km south of the Bay of Islands, and is the most populous place in 北国.   A trip to the region brings opportunities for diving, 皮划艇, 冲浪, dolphin-swimming and the famous Ninety Mile Beach.

科罗曼德

Two hours drive east of Auckland, the beautiful 科罗曼德 Peninsula is a favourite holiday destination with locals. There are over 400kms of picturesque coastline, 海滩和海湾, as well as countless bush-clad walkways.  内陆, 你会发现崎岖不平, volcanic hills cloaked in rainforest, containing the world's tallest fern trees and perfect for hiking.  Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach are just two of the region's highlights. 阅读更多.
怀卡托 & 汉密尔顿

30km south of Auckland, rolling hills and majestic forests shape the 怀卡托 landscape.  This rich agricultural region encompasses the area around 汉密尔顿, the country's fourth largest city and extends along the banks of the 怀卡托 River, the country's longest river.  The region features the world famous Waitomo Caves and its glow-worms and caving activities, the black sand surf beaches of Raglan, 汉密尔顿's famous 花园 and Hobbiton, home of the hobbit village from the Lord of The Rings film trilogy.  阅读更多.
罗托鲁瓦 

Nestled beside the lake of the same name, 罗托鲁瓦 is popular with those who wish to sample the sulphuric delights of the city's 地热活动.  A 3 hour drive south brings you to geothermal landscapes, geysers and mud pools thanks to the Caldera (dormant volcano) upon which 罗托鲁瓦 sits. 有16个湖, Maori cultural attractions, a huge range of adventure activities and Lake 陶波湖 close by, it's an obvious choice to head.  阅读更多.
陶波湖

Lake 陶波湖 itself is the country's largest freshwater lake, and a magnet for those seeking some wet pursuits away from the coast.  陶波湖 is also famous for the volcanic and geothermal attractions, Huka Falls and is the gateway to Tongariro National Park, the inspiration behind many of the locations in The Lord Of The Rings film trilogy.  阅读更多.
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