Auckland Airport 1 hr 8
Shakespear Regional Park (31 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. Brick Bay Wines (26 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (3 min)
Hot spring Scandrett Regional Park (37 min)
Coastal park with woods, rocky headlands, beaches, trails & a working farm that dates to the 1800s. Whangaparaoa Peninsula (24 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf Snowplanet (20 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. Couldrey House & Garden (4 min) Mahurangi Regional Park (18 min) Long Bay Regional Park (31 min)
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites. Estuary Arts Centre (11 min) Wenderholm Regional Park (11 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve (7 min) Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway (11 min)
Outdoor recreation and cycling Destination Orewa Beach (8 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. | 
