An hour north and a world away from Auckland is the Matakana coast. Matakana is where Aucklanders go to escape the bustle of the city. Driving north, we cross the Harbour Bridge, leave the city behind and watch the scenery become increasingly rural, as the city suburbs yield to farms, countryside and coastline. It's a place to enjoy unique sculpture, wine trails, forest walks and urban sophistication. Matakana coast and country is definitely a weekend wonderland.   Our first visit to the Honey

An hour north and a world away from Auckland is the Matakana coast. Matakana is where Aucklanders go to escape the bustle of the city. Driving north, we cross the Harbour Bridge, leave the city behind and watch the scenery become increasingly rural, as the city suburbs yield to farms, countryside and coastline.  It's a place to enjoy unique sculpture, wine trails, forest walks and urban sophistication. Matakana coast and country is definitely a weekend wonderland.Our first visit to the Honey Cen

When you think of wine-tasting trips in New Zealand you imagine scenic drives through Marlborough, Otago, Hawkes Bay and Nelson. But the good news for those living in the north land is there are some impressive wineries much closer to home than you might realise - some of the best cellar doors are within half an hour from the Auckland CBD. Kiwis are known to be avid winemakers and drinkers and with more than 500 wineries throughout the country, it would be hard to not indulge in our top-quality

Experience life as a Hobbit like never before! Join Hobbiton Movie Set at dusk with a guided tour of the Shire and a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit served inside the famous Green Dragon. Eat like a king (Hobbit) before a gentle lantern-lit walk through the Shire with Hobbiton lit up. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.​Experience the Hobbiton Movie Set at dusk with a guided tour across the twelve acres