Auckland Airport 34 min
Otara Flea Market (17 min)
Lively outdoor market open Saturdays with vendors selling produce, new/used clothes, crafts & more. Māngere Mountain (22 min)
Mountain and volcano Duder Regional Park (17 min)
Waterside park offering swimming beaches, fishing spots, bike trails, farm animals & campgrounds. Hunua Ranges Regional Park (21 min)
Large area of native forest & waterways, including Mangatangi Reservoir & the 30m-tall Hunua Falls. Barry Curtis Park (13 min) Vector Wero Whitewater Park (14 min)
Rafting, water park, kayaking, and adventure Rainbow's End (14 min)
Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions. Auckland Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe. Villa Maria Estate (23 min)
Bucolic winery with tastings, a full lunch menu & terrace seating with vineyard views. Browns Island / Motukorea (1 hr 3)
Volcano and kayaking Butterfly Creek (23 min)
A mix of zoo exhibits, including a butterfly house, plus a dinosaur area, playground & train. Hunua Falls (22 min)
Scenic 30-m. plunge waterfall with nearby picnic tables & access to walking tracks. Ayrlies Garden (12 min) Howick Historical Village (19 min)
Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand (16 min)
Serene Buddhist temple complex with landscaped gardens, a vegetarian cafe & an art gallery. | 
