Auckland Airport 1 hr 21
Tāwharanui Peninsula (21 min) Park and camping Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island (27 min) Snorkeling and scuba diving Brick Bay Wines (4 min) Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Kawau Cruises & Kawau Water Taxis (8 min) Destination Orewa Beach (30 min) Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (25 min) Hot spring Sheepworld (12 min) Park with sheepdog demos, shearing & animal feeding, plus walking trails & displays on wool history. Tāwharanui Regional Park (27 min) Picturesque regional park with 4 beaches, wetlands, forests & a wildlife habitat. Warkworth & Districts Museum (11 min) Parry Kauri Park (11 min) Wenderholm Regional Park (23 min) Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Matakana Village Farmers Market (9 min) Organic Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods. Sculptureum (11 min) Contemporary complex with sculpture gardens, art galleries & a vineyard, plus an elegant restaurant. Omaha Beach (17 min) Resort area popular for surfing & waterskiing, with a golf course, tennis courts & walking tracks. |