Auckland Airport 1 hr 25
Destination Orewa Beach (36 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Sculptureum (25 min)
Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant. Mahurangi Regional Park (31 min) Wenderholm Regional Park (29 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (31 min)
Hot spring Cement Works (19 min) Tāwharanui Peninsula (35 min)
Park and camping Gibbs Farm (33 min)
Vast, waterside sculpture park with major installations by artists like Anish Kapoor & Eric Orr. Matakana Tours (15 min) Warkworth & Districts Museum (17 min) Sheepworld (18 min)
Park with sheepdog demos, shearing & animal feeding, plus walking trails & displays on wool history. Brick Bay Wines (21 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Parry Kauri Park (17 min) Matakana Village Farmers Market (23 min)
Organic Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods. | 
