Auckland Airport 34 min
Butterfly Creek (23 min)
A mix of zoo exhibits, including a butterfly house, plus a dinosaur area, playground & train. Ambury Regional Park (28 min)
Camping & hiking are popular at this farm park with wildlife, pastured animals & lava flows. Hunua Ranges Regional Park (25 min)
Large area of native forest & waterways, including Mangatangi Reservoir & the 30m-tall Hunua Falls. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (28 min)
This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Howick Historical Village (22 min)
Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Rainbow's End (14 min)
Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions. Otara Flea Market (17 min)
Lively outdoor market open Saturdays with vendors selling produce, new/used clothes, crafts & more. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand (16 min)
Serene Buddhist temple complex with landscaped gardens, a vegetarian cafe & an art gallery. Stardome Observatory & Planetarium (27 min)
Astronomy venue with planetarium shows, courtyard telescope viewing & an interactive space gallery. Hunua Falls (25 min)
Scenic 30-m. plunge waterfall with nearby picnic tables & access to walking tracks. Auckland Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe. Ayrlies Garden (15 min) Cornwall Park (25 min)
This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. Villa Maria Estate (23 min)
Bucolic winery with tastings, a full lunch menu & terrace seating with vineyard views. Vector Wero Whitewater Park (14 min)
Rafting, water park, kayaking, and adventure | 
