Auckland Airport 1 hr 3
Coopers Creek Vineyard (17 min)
Winery, merlot, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Parakai Springs (6 min)
Big swimming complex with indoor & outdoor pools, huge water slides & an adults-only rock pool. Muriwai Beach (26 min) Muriwai Gannet Colony (25 min)
Seaside retreat featuring a coastline with black-sand beaches & a gannet breeding ground. Gibbs Farm (20 min)
Vast, waterside sculpture park with major installations by artists like Anish Kapoor & Eric Orr. Riverhead Forest (50 min) Westbrook Winery (15 min)
Family-run winery offering tastings at a countryside estate with a lily pond & grassy terraces. Mokoroa Falls (25 min) Woodhill Forest (11 min)
Mountain biking, forest, cycling, adventure, and hiking Woodhill Mountain Bike Park (14 min)
Mountain biking, cycling, outdoor recreation, and adventure Skydive Auckland Ltd. (8 min) Muriwai Gannet Colony Lookout (26 min) Tree Adventures [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL] (15 min) Snowplanet (26 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. | 
