The most beautiful natural sites to discover Auckland

Mount Eden (Maungawhau) is one of the ancient volcanoes that make Auckland special. At 196 meters high, it offers one of the most beautiful views of the whole city, with a magnificent panorama and a plunging perspective on the CBD. If reaching the top of the Sky Tower is not in your budget, you should not hesitate to come and console yourself here. Long occupied by the Maoris and their pa, the crater is still clearly visible today. The path leading to the summit is paved. Remember to take water when it is very hot.

This is a mythical den. Its name comes from the volcano, Mount Eden, on which it sits. It had the honor of hosting the first match in a Rugby World Cup in 1987, between the All Blacks and Italy. And it was at this match that the famous haka, previously reserved for overseas tours, was performed for the first time in a home match. A few weeks later, New Zealand lifted the inaugural World Cup at Eden Park.

Located just over an hour's drive from downtown Auckland, Karekare beach is a wonderful place to watch the sun set. This very large black sand beach offers other advantages, including a daytime stroll to Kare Kare waterfalls and/or the dunes. You may not have noticed, but this beach became famous thanks to Jane Campion's film The Piano Lesson. There are public toilets and plenty of parking space. Watch out for the winding road to get there.