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Housed in a beautiful neo-classical building since 1929, the museum’s fascinating collection includes an extensive Maori section featuring intricately carved buildings and war canoes.

Domain Dr.; Auckland; 011-649-309-0433; www.aucklandmuseum.com

A trip up Auckland's largest volcano unlocks expansive views of the entire city. The carved terraces of a pre-colonial Maori hill-fort are easily distinguished.

670 Manukau Rd.; Auckland; www.aucklandcity.govt.nz

Spot kiwi birds in their specially designed nocturnal habitat in this large, modern zoo – along with a huge variety of fauna from New Zealand and afar.

Motions Rd.; Auckland; 011- 649-360-3800; www.aucklandzoo.co.nz

It ain't the Louvre, but Auckland's public gallery has a fascinating collection of 19th-century portraits of tattooed Maori elders alongside contemporary New Zealand pieces.

corner Wellesley & Kitchener Sts.; Auckland; 011-649-379-1349; www.aucklandartgallery.govt.nz

Auckland is known as the City of Sails and its picturesque gulf offers dozens of islands to explore. Cruises range from a 45-minute group sail ($48) to lavish private day trips ($1,050 for two).

Pride of Auckland; Hobson Wharf, Quay St.; Auckland; 011-649-373-4557; www.prideofauckland.com

A 35-minute ferry journey from central Auckland will get you to Rangitoto, Auckland's youngest volcano (600-700 years old). A walk up its symmetrical scoria-covered slopes provides excellent views of the city and North Shore.

Rangitoto Island; Auckland; www.rangitoto.org

Housed in a beautiful neo-classical building, the museum has an extensive collection of Maori artifacts including intricately carved buildings and war canoes.

The Domain; Auckland; 011-649-309-0443; www.aucklandmuseum.com

Connect with Maori culture at the Treaty House, possibly the most important historic site in New Zealand. Tours and performances take place daily.

Bay of Islands; Waitangi; 011-649-402-7437

This little, still inhabited Maori village is home to the Pohutu geyser and boiling mud. Tours and performances of traditional action songs are included.

Rotorua; 011-647-349-3463; www.whakarewarewa.com

Hike active volcanoes, kayak mighty rivers and trek across alpine desert here. Look for Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom from Peter Jackson's Lord of The Rings movies).

State Hwy. 1, 4 & 47; 011-647-892-3279; www.nationalpark.co.nz

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