New places to explore
Hokitika Gorge walk
Yes, the Hokitika Gorge isn t anything new. But they ve just opened a new two-kilometre trail extension with a swing bridge spanning over the icy blue water. It s an epic walk that ll let you appreciate the breathtaking serenity of the Southern Alps.
All Blacks Experience
Rugby is one of the most integral parts of the Kiwi identity. The All Blacks Experience in Auckland is explores everything it takes to be a part of the national rugby team. It s in interactive 45-minute exploration of the country s rugby, heritage, and achievements. But it s not just a random museum exhibit, prepare to be wowed!
The view from Ōmanawanui Track in the Waitākere Ranges.
Photo: Auckland Council
The Ōmanawanui Track and the Puriri Ridge Track have also been upgraded with thousands of steps and hundreds of metres of boardwalk being installed.
A Māori name is also being introduced to the Hillary Trail.
Auckland Council said the 6km upgrade is a significant milestone in the reopening of the trail which will also be known as Te Ara Tūhura.
It reconnects a multi-day trail from the Karamatura Valley through to Anawhata.
The council closed many tracks in 2018, following a rāhui placed by iwi over the ngahere (forest) of the Waitākere Ranges.