Auckland Airport 35 min
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand (23 min)
Serene Buddhist temple complex with landscaped gardens, a vegetarian cafe & an art gallery. Papakura Museum (10 min) Hunua Falls (29 min)
Scenic 30-m. plunge waterfall with nearby picnic tables & access to walking tracks. Vector Wero Whitewater Park (14 min)
Rafting, water park, kayaking, and adventure Auckland Botanic Gardens (16 min)
Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe. Butterfly Creek (23 min)
A mix of zoo exhibits, including a butterfly house, plus a dinosaur area, playground & train. Rocket Ropes (24 min) Spookers Haunted Attraction Theme Park (8 min)
Horror theme park in a former psychiatric hospital, with actors playing evil clowns & zombie brides. New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Inc (13 min) Rainbow's End (15 min)
Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions. Otara Flea Market (18 min)
Lively outdoor market open Saturdays with vendors selling produce, new/used clothes, crafts & more. Villa Maria Estate (23 min)
Bucolic winery with tastings, a full lunch menu & terrace seating with vineyard views. Glenbrook Vintage Railway (17 min) Hunua Ranges Regional Park (28 min)
Large area of native forest & waterways, including Mangatangi Reservoir & the 30m-tall Hunua Falls. The Amazing Maze 'N Maize (9 min) | 
