Auckland Airport 1 hr
Mokoroa Falls Track Entrance / Goldie Bush Walkway, Horsman road (33 min) Muriwai Gannet Colony Lookout (4 min) Muriwai Gannet Colony (3 min) Seaside retreat featuring a coastline with black-sand beaches & a gannet breeding ground. Muriwai Beach (5 min) Mokoroa Falls (11 min) Lake Wainamu (36 min) Lion Rock (1 hr 1) Beach and climbing Woodhill Mountain Bike Park (17 min) Mountain biking, cycling, outdoor recreation, and adventure Waitakere Ranges (49 min) Lush rainforest regional park with waterfalls, hiking trails in native bush & black sandy beaches. Tree Adventures [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL] (18 min) Arataki Visitor Centre (44 min) Typical tourist information hub with free Wi-Fi, restrooms & park rangers to answer questions. Piha (59 min) Beach renowned for black sand & strong waves ideal for surfing, with panoramic views. Kitekite Falls (1 hr) Large, dramatic waterfall in the forest with hiking paths, wildlife & a swimming hole. Woodhill Forest (15 min) Mountain biking, forest, cycling, adventure, and hiking Anawhata Beach (1 hr 8) Quiet, tucked-away beach with good surfing waves, accessed via a trail down a steep hillside. |