Auckland Airport 1 hr 5
Lion Rock (47 min)
Beach and climbing Whatipu Beach (1 hr 16)
Rugged, remote beach accessed by a gravel road, with dense, dark sand for walking & nearby caves. Piha (45 min)
Beach renowned for black sand & strong waves ideal for surfing, with panoramic views. Arataki Visitor Centre (32 min)
Typical tourist information hub with free Wi-Fi, restrooms & park rangers to answer questions. Lake Wainamu (1 min) Waitakere Ranges (35 min)
Lush rainforest regional park with waterfalls, hiking trails in native bush & black sandy beaches. Muriwai Gannet Colony (39 min)
Seaside retreat featuring a coastline with black-sand beaches & a gannet breeding ground. Mokoroa Falls (39 min) Te Henga Walkway (4 min)
Scenic, hilly walk & ocean overlook with sweeping views of a rocky coast & some steep areas. Kiwi Valley Farm Park and Maze (25 min) Waitākere Ranges Regional Park (13 min) Kitekite Falls (46 min)
Large, dramatic waterfall in the forest with hiking paths, wildlife & a swimming hole. Anawhata Beach (55 min)
Quiet, tucked-away beach with good surfing waves, accessed via a trail down a steep hillside. Muriwai Gannet Colony Lookout (39 min) Muriwai Beach (40 min) | 
