kims fave places in the auckland region

mercer bay loop walk - literally my fave place to be i come here so often ive stopped taking photos and i just enjoy being there

Mokoroa Falls - really lovely walk but to get to the actual falls you gotta be careful, it’s slippery af

Kitekite falls - you can go to either the base or top of the falls (people swim in summer at the top) also there’s lots of stairs by far my fave inland walk!!

karekare falls - entry level waterfall that takes minutes to walk to! going after a heavy downpour is best!

can y’all tell i like waterfalls lmao

hunua falls! it was my entry into exploring everything the southside had to offer! (going under the waterfall is wild and so much fun!)

just side stepping to the right a bit- but this whangaripo valley airbnb! been here a couple times for my bday and i love it

just the tiniest bit outside of the auckland region BUT this sweet spot is Vivian falls! last time i was there i could’ve easily died climbing the rocks lol

manukau heads lighthouse! great little day trip and if you look over the water you can see west auckland and whatipu beach at the end

can’t forget my ride or die fave - muriwai scenic lookout! (don’t forget to go up and park up top on waitea road for an even better view)

waitawa regional park - beautiful place that i need to explore a lot more!

can’t mention this place because the locals will kill me lmao but i will say it’s north of parakai it’s so secluded but incredible! and always give the neighbours a wave when they’re mowing their big ass lawns lmao

warkworth cement works waterhole (what a mouthful) this is the OG swim spot! it never lets us down! grab fish and chips afterwards and you’re sweet! 10/10!! (we even reenacted birdbox with a tree log one time)

goats island marine reserve! so busy during summer but snorkeling here was amazing

auckland domain wintergardens - flowers!!!!!! who doesn’t love flowers!!!! OH and the fernery is a beautiful spot to sit and have an existential crisis

muriwai gannet colony - it’s chill, it’s a bit chaotic but remember you’re going into their home so you better watch out

upper nihotupu reservoir - chill af walk with lots to look at and only a 15 min drive from my house

muriwai beach! 10/10 west coast beach - better than piha in my opinion!!! it has so much to offer!

shakespeare regional park! such a beautiful spot with so much grass area for picnics/bbq’s/sports + a walking trail!

te arai beach! honestly the most beautiful white sand beach ever! this place is magical!

can’t talk about te arai without talking about te arai point + the cove!! make sure you take the right road down or else you’ll end up half way up the beach!

special mention to dickey flat! it’s outside of auckland but an easy day trip to the karangahake gorge! there’s tracks to walk and ride your bike, swim spots and waterfalls! best day trip ever!

can’t forget good ol’ piha .. that’s all

can’t forget the absolutely stunning and frightening Whatipu beach! don’t swim here, it’s insane! really want to hike here soon though!