Spring is a beautiful time of year.

We can see new life in the garden with buds, blossoms, and cheerful spring flowers such as daffodils and crocuses. And we see new life in the fields with lambs frolicking and new-born calves. With lovely bright warmer weather, it’s time to get outside and make the most of the great Kiwi outdoors.

Here are some ideas of how you can enjoy our beautiful landscape with some great free activities.

• See the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Cornwall Park
• Climb to the top of Mount Eden for some breath-taking views
• Have a picnic at one of our magnificent regional parks
• Ride a bike along one of Auckland’s Great Rides trails
• Climb a tree in the Domain
• Take a stroll along Tamaki Drive
• Feed the ducks at Western Springs
• Have a game of snakes and ladders at the playground in Farm Cove
• Fly a kite in Te Atatu Peninsula’s Harbourview People’s Park
• Find the first crocuses and snowdrops at the Botanical Gardens
• Go for a walk on one of west Auckland’s fabulous beaches
• Visit the magnificent Hunua Waterfalls
• Take a hike in the Waitakere Ranges
• Watch the sails at Wynyard Quarter
• Take a self-guided tour through Devonport’s North Head bunkers
• Visit the Diwali Festival of Lights in Aotea Square

And if it does happen to rain, then there are still plenty of free fun activities to choose from.

• Enjoy some culture at Auckland Museum
• Marvel at the artworks in the Auckland Art Gallery
• Find out about New Zealand’s colourful naval history at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
• Explore Aucklanders’ enduring relationship with the sea at the Maritime Museum.

So whatever the weather, there are plenty of free activities on offer for you and the family.

So make the most of Auckland this springtime.