The west is a place of both solitude and adventure, a place to get away from it all or get amongst it. Share your Auckland weekend photos with us and use the tag #loveyourweekend to be in to win an AKL weekend experience for 2. https://www.aucklandnz.com/love-your-weekend | Visit Auckland

Wharf in Beachlands, Auckland! Beautiful walks along the shores of Eastern beaches, we started our walk from Pine Harbour and you can go all the way to Maraetai #beachlands #auckland #newzealand | The Gibsons of New Zealand

From the hidden gems to beaches tucked away from bustling crowds, add these stunning spots to your list this summer. 🏖️ #VisitAuckland #DiscoverAuckland | Visit Auckland

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6 Bucket List Hikes on the West Coast: 1. Heaphy Track: One of New Zealand’s Great Walks, starting or ending in Karamea on the West Coast and leading to Golden Bay in Tasman. The track is very diverse, with each section being vastly different. 2. Old Ghost Road: This 85 km trail is New Zealand’s longest mountain biking singletrack and a must-do for experienced mountain bikers but it’s also a fantastic 4-5 day hike! 3. Paparoa Track: Another New Zealand Great Walk, from Punakaiki to Blackball, or