Auckland Airport 59 min
Shakespear Regional Park (25 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. Mahurangi Regional Park (22 min) Whangaparaoa Peninsula (18 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf Couldrey House & Garden (8 min) Brick Bay Wines (31 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Tiritiri Matangi Island (3 hr 59)
Lighthouse and birdwatching Destination Orewa Beach (11 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (8 min)
Hot spring Estuary Arts Centre (5 min) Long Bay Regional Park (25 min)
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites. Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve (10 min) Wenderholm Regional Park (7 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Snowplanet (13 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway (5 min)
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