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And with over coastal areas. • KAWAU Auckland Regional Map 25 different species of marine mammal and up to • Step into history, rich in beauty, CABLE HURUHI ISLAND Needles Point BAY Kawau Island will captivate you. BAY • ROTOROA 70 varieties of seabird, the Gulf is a paradise for all. Great Barrier Island ISLAND • The Royal Mail Run Cruise and 1 A great part of the Gulf is a protected park. The the Mansion House Cruise Aiguilles Island • TIRITIRI depart daily at 10.30am. 1454 Sandspit Rd, Warkworth CENTRAL AUCKLAND EAST AUCKLAND KENNEDY Hauraki Gulf Marine Park consists of Little Barrier POINT MATANGI Phone 0800 111 616 • Water taxis available 24/7. Home to world-class cuisine, From golden beaches and ISLAND Island, half of Great Barrier Island, Rangitoto, www.kawaucruises.co.nz ROCKY BAY excellent theatres, galleries and secluded regional parks to superb • GREAT Motutapu, parts of other islands and mainland sites, BARRIER museums, outstanding events and food and living museums, East five marine reserves and the Firth of Thames wetland. S.S. Wairarapa ISLAND a diverse range of fun attractions. Auckland appeals to all. Rangitoto Island, Hauraki Gulf NatureORAPIU BAY Te Taiao Miners Head NORTH AUCKLAND WEST AUCKLAND Stunning white-sand beaches, Bordered by native rainforest beachside suburbs with buzzing and a stunning wild coastline, Plan your dining scenes and a flourishing creative West Auckland is home to 2 Ahuriri Point wine region. Auckland’s oldest wine region. Waiheke Roadtrip N Explore the most remote & pristine 0 2.5km 5km SOUTH AUCKLAND HAURAKI GULF & ISLANDS outer islands of the Hauraki Gulf Bird Rocks S.S. Wairarapa at sealink.co.nz/roadtrips Graves Rakitu Island A multicultural melting pot where Peppered with beautiful, Snorkel, Kayak, SUP, Sightseeing, Katherine Bay Waikaro Point (Arid Island) Wildlife Adventures Motairehe culture, vibrant markets, gorgeous distinctive islands where you www.gulfecoadventures.co.nz Maunganui Point gardens, adventure and fun family can sip fine wine, enjoy scenic RAKITU Tokawhero Point Whangapoua SCENIC attractions combine. seclusion and climb a volcano. ®NZ Registered Trademark ®NZ Registered Kawa wildlife Beach RESERVE TOP S.S. Wairarapa Graves ary & RICH BIRDLIFE stu SPECIES oua E TO SEE Whangap 14 uckland Whale and Dolphin Safari takes you GREAT BARRIER ISLAND P ort Official Visitor Map • BRYDE’S Ab Glenfern ay erc B out onto the Hauraki Gulf for a half-day of ro Sanctuary Okiwi ga WHALE Nelson m n bie o Island ta FREE marine mammal spotting, encounters with 15 a Motuhaku Port Fitzroy r Hauraki Gulf a Aother wildlife, stunning views of Auckland and overall • TUATARA Island 16 H Whale and 2018/19 enjoyable sea time. Kaikoura Island y • PAKAHA/ o AOTEA (Selwyn Island) KAIKOURA r z & Islands t CONSERVATION FLUTTERING SCENIC i F dolphin watching PARK For birds, beaches RESERVE t Whakatautuna Point Moturako Island r Te Mahere Manuhiri mō ngā Motu SHEARWATER 3 o o Tīkapa Moana aucklandnz.com/visit and beauty, take a P 75-minute ferry trip from • STITCHBIRD direct from Great Barrier K downtown Auckland to iw • TAKAHE ir Island iki Red Bluff Auckland city. Ba Tiritiri Matangi, an island Opakau y (Aotea Island) • COMMON Island Stony Beach sanctuary for New Zealand DOLPHIN Akatarere Pt native birds. It’s a nature Motutaiko Island Discover Today lover’s paradise. Tiri, as it’s Many Protect for Tomorrow affectionately known, is of the Gulf’s Rangiahua Lion Rock also home to a spectacular islands are free Island Stitchbird, of pests. Help by Luxurious & secluded with majestic Broken Islands Tiritiri Matangi, Hauraki Gulf lighthouse, walking trails Junction Palmers Beach © Mark Meredith checking your elevated panoramic views of Tryphena Mahuki Islands and lovely beaches. Island Kaitoke Creek gear is pest & beyond to Coromandel free. 6 king-size rooms with ensuites. Whangaparapara Kaitoke Beach Rates include a substantial continental breakfast. Claris © The New Zealand Automobile Association Incorporated 2018. All rights reserved. Packages available with accommodation, airfares and car hire. Published in November 2018 by AA Tourism Publishing. 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