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Best of the west

Auckland's wild west coast beaches and the rainforests of the Waitakere Ranges are a welcome counterpoint to the sparkling blue waters of the city's eastern shores, and here you'll find everything from windswept beaches and languid lakes to hiking trails, waterfalls and restaurants. This region is sometimes referred to as the lungs of the city, and when you get a taste of the fresh air out here, you'll see why.

Muriwai

Just 42km north-west of central Auckland, Muriwai can be translated as "water's end" or "back water" - although the area used to be known as Motutara, "island of seabirds". The Muriwai Gannet

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