Auckland Airport 1 hr 35
Tāwharanui Regional Park (28 min)
Picturesque regional park with 4 beaches, wetlands, forests & a wildlife habitat. Glass Bottom Boat Ltd (6 min)
Tours on a boat with a glass bottom for underwater viewing, plus kayak & snorkel gear rentals. Omaha Beach (17 min)
Resort area popular for surfing & waterskiing, with a golf course, tennis courts & walking tracks. Tāwharanui Peninsula (21 min)
Park and camping Ti Point Reptile Park (3 min)
Reptiles and zoo Sheepworld (28 min)
Park with sheepdog demos, shearing & animal feeding, plus walking trails & displays on wool history. Omaha Bay (25 min) Clearyak (6 min) Matakana Country Park (11 min) Sculptureum (12 min)
Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant. Matakana Village Farmers Market (13 min)
Organic Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods. Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island (7 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve (10 min)
Snorkeling and sea urchins Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay (19 min)
Camping and beach Brick Bay Wines (21 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. | 
