Auckland Airport 58 min
Wenderholm Regional Park (6 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve (11 min) Tiritiri Matangi Island (3 hr 56)
Lighthouse and birdwatching Couldrey House & Garden (7 min) Shakespear Regional Park (24 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. Mahurangi Regional Park (21 min) Whangaparaoa Peninsula (17 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf Destination Orewa Beach (10 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway (4 min)
Outdoor recreation and cycling Brick Bay Wines (29 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Snowplanet (12 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. Estuary Arts Centre (4 min) Long Bay Regional Park (24 min)
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (7 min)
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