or "The Spine of the Fish of the North Island," is one of the most stunning areas of New Zealand. The peninsula has paradisiacal beaches, gold-mining history, and plenty of summer fun. To get to ...

Waiheke Island may just be New Zealand's best-kept secret for out-of-town travellers. Just a 40-minute ferry (or private sailboat!) jaunt from downtown Auckland, it is a place to escape the fast pace ...