Auckland Airport 1 hr 2
Mokoroa Falls (13 min) Crystal Mountain (30 min)
Crystal/mineral store & museum, plus an animal park, small roller coaster & a cafe. Kiwi Valley Farm Park and Maze (34 min) Waitakere Ranges (51 min)
Lush rainforest regional park with waterfalls, hiking trails in native bush & black sandy beaches. Lake Wainamu (37 min) Kitekite Falls (1 hr 1)
Large, dramatic waterfall in the forest with hiking paths, wildlife & a swimming hole. Muriwai Beach (13 min) Waitākere Ranges Regional Park (43 min) Piha (1 hr 1)
Beach renowned for black sand & strong waves ideal for surfing, with panoramic views. Woodhill Mountain Bike Park (19 min)
Mountain biking, cycling, outdoor recreation, and adventure Mokoroa Falls Track Entrance / Goldie Bush Walkway, Horsman road (34 min) Lion Rock (1 hr 2)
Beach and climbing Anawhata Beach (1 hr 10)
Quiet, tucked-away beach with good surfing waves, accessed via a trail down a steep hillside. Muriwai Gannet Colony Lookout (15 min) Te Henga Walkway (39 min)
Scenic, hilly walk & ocean overlook with sweeping views of a rocky coast & some steep areas. | 
