Auckland Airport 50 min
Lake Wainamu (30 min) Muriwai Gannet Colony (14 min)
Seaside retreat featuring a coastline with black-sand beaches & a gannet breeding ground. Muriwai Gannet Colony Lookout (14 min) Woodhill Forest (9 min)
Mountain biking, forest, cycling, adventure, and hiking Woodhill Mountain Bike Park (12 min)
Mountain biking, cycling, outdoor recreation, and adventure Parakai Springs (16 min)
Big swimming complex with indoor & outdoor pools, huge water slides & an adults-only rock pool. Westbrook Winery (7 min)
Family-run winery offering tastings at a countryside estate with a lily pond & grassy terraces. Kumeu River Wines (9 min)
Winery, wine, and wine tasting Muriwai Beach (14 min) Kiwi Valley Farm Park and Maze (27 min) Crystal Mountain (23 min)
Crystal/mineral store & museum, plus an animal park, small roller coaster & a cafe. Coopers Creek Vineyard (5 min)
Winery, merlot, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Anawhata Beach (1 hr 3)
Quiet, tucked-away beach with good surfing waves, accessed via a trail down a steep hillside. Mokoroa Falls (14 min) Tree Adventures [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL] (12 min) | 
