Free Things to Do

Fountain in a park with buildings and people in the background.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

Auckland Parks in Focus: Albert Park – Our most central park

Sunlight streams through trees onto a grassy field.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

Auckland Parks in Focus: The Auckland Domain – A nature & culture lover’s bolthole

Wooden boardwalk overlooks a beach with turquoise water and a grassy hill.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

5 of the best pram-friendly walks Auckland has on offer

A lady walking over a swing bring in the Coromandel - lots of bush behind her.

Coromandel · Waikato

The most brilliant hikes in the Coromandel

Bioluminescence lighting up the shores of Auckland with its stunning bluish lights.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

Chasing and capturing bioluminescence around Auckland

Waves crashing through the sands of Te Henga (Bethells Beach) and a low-lying fog hovers above the other side of the waters and shores.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

West Coast beaches in Auckland: Black sand bliss

Two persons riding a mountain bike beside a calm river.

Taupō & National Park · Waikato

16 best free things to do in Taupō

Two slide tubes with orange protective cover on top is connected by a smaller tube, while the lower section is attached to another protective cover with access leading to the ground. The play structure is supported by green-painted metal poles designed to resemble bamboo.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

9 of the best Auckland playgrounds – Family-approved!

A rocky cliff facing a stunning blue ocean with its waves crashing on the rocks during a beautiful sunny day.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

The Mercer Bay Loop Walk – Unmissable coastal views

Couples looking at souvenir items while shopping outdoor in Auckland.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

21 awesome free things to do in Auckland

Moke Lake in the spring time. A beautiful blue sky and tussock grass by the lake with a mountain in the background.

Otago · Queenstown

The ultimate guide to visiting Moke Lake

A woman walking along a track filled with dried leaves, with trees and their yellow autumn leaves nearby.

Arrowtown · Otago

10 awesome Arrowtown walks

Kitekite Waterfall cascades on the rocks like a ladder.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

The Kitekite Falls Walk – Swim at the top of one of Auckland’s best waterfalls

Panoramic view of the grasslands with sheep grazing by and the sea.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

Duder Regional Park: Auckland’s rural beachside paradise