Auckland Airport 1 hr 27
Tāwharanui Regional Park (33 min)
Picturesque regional park with 4 beaches, wetlands, forests & a wildlife habitat. Matakana Village Farmers Market (15 min)
Organic Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods. Omaha Beach (23 min)
Resort area popular for surfing & waterskiing, with a golf course, tennis courts & walking tracks. Scandrett Regional Park (7 min)
Coastal park with woods, rocky headlands, beaches, trails & a working farm that dates to the 1800s. Mahurangi Regional Park (10 min) Sheepworld (20 min)
Park with sheepdog demos, shearing & animal feeding, plus walking trails & displays on wool history. Tāwharanui Peninsula (27 min)
Park and camping Destination Orewa Beach (38 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Sculptureum (18 min)
Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (33 min)
Hot spring Mansion House (2 hr 35) Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island (34 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Wenderholm Regional Park (31 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Brick Bay Wines (7 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. | 
