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East<br />
ExPLorE<br />
22<br />
AUCKLAND<br />
wHite-sand beacHes, sparkling<br />
blue waters and summer’s red-<br />
Flowering poHutukawa trees will<br />
make any picture a postcard.<br />
The eastern bays are a magnet for boaties,<br />
wind and kite-surfers, anglers, kayakers and<br />
just about anyone taking a trip out on the<br />
Hauraki Gulf.<br />
As you head east from the city, coastal suburbs<br />
cluster round sandy bays and coves. Beyond lie<br />
the open beaches of Maraetai and Beachlands.<br />
This is the Pohutukawa Coast, with its golden<br />
sands, sheltered waters and views out to Waiheke<br />
and other Hauraki Gulf islands. Every turn in the<br />
road reveals a perfect swimming or picnic stop.<br />
There are plenty of great cafés and vineyard<br />
restaurants too.<br />
Inland, there’s historic Howick Village, the<br />
vineyards of the Clevedon hills and the Clevedon<br />
Farmers’ and Village Markets on Sundays. The<br />
country settlement of Whitford also offers two<br />
of the country’s best gardens - Ayrlies and the<br />
Whitford Bird Garden.<br />
All this less than an hour from downtown Auckland.<br />
aucklandnz.com
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