Active Auckland: Get out and about this summer

Nothing goes together quite like Aotearoa and the outdoors. Whether it's looking after the garden, long walks or our great love of sport, we seem to be forever exploring new ways to stay connected to our environment.

As we head into the new year, what better time to get outside and explore our beautiful city? We have plenty of book lists to give you inspiration for your next adventure including Auckland specific walks, trips to our best attractions, gardening tips and everything sports! 

Check out a few of our favourites below and let us know on our Instagram or Facebook how you're making the most of the sunshine! Don't forget to check-in your reads for the Great Summer Read challenge. 

Our Auckland walks book list features everything from walking around our heritage sites to dog-friendly walking paths across Tāmaki Makaurau. There are informative guides for those who appreciate a holistic experience, or short and succinct guides for those just wanting to get on the road.

If you prefer to spend your time out and about in your garden, then our Spring has sprung book list is perfect! It features essential information for any level of gardener, whether novice or certified green thumb. This book list is New Zealand specific and will help you get the best out of your garden in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Get fit and stay fit provides inspiration for a wide range of activities to keep you active wherever, whenever. Among our favourites, everybody yoga and the pop-up gym prove that getting active and staying active doesn't have to be intimidating - anyone can do it!

For all those sporting aficionados, our Active summer book list covers everything from surfing the big blue to falling in love with running. You'll see familiar faces like radio personality Dom Harvey and rugby legend Kieran Reid, with a mixture of other great Kiwis getting active and tackling the sporting world. Ka pai!