They are only a short drive to the west of Auckland, and are staggeringly beautiful forest-clad hills leading down to black sand beaches that stretch for miles.

There are walks from the short nature trail at the Arataki Visitor Centre, to longer tramps. If that's not enough, the market at Titirangi is recommended for arts and crafts and good coffee - as a bonus if you miss the market!

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Take a ferry from downtown Auckland across to Devonport and head up Victoria St to Mt Victoria. From the top you get a 360-degree view of Auckland and the North Shore. Pure Magic.

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