Auckland Airport 53 min
Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (17 min)
Hot spring Parakai Springs (26 min)
Big swimming complex with indoor & outdoor pools, huge water slides & an adults-only rock pool. Long Bay Regional Park (18 min)
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites. Mahurangi Regional Park (22 min) Shakespear Regional Park (25 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. Estuary Arts Centre (9 min) Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway (9 min)
Outdoor recreation and cycling Destination Orewa Beach (11 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Auckland Adventure Park (5 min) Whangaparaoa Peninsula (18 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf Snowplanet (6 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. Long Bay Beach (19 min) Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve (12 min) Wenderholm Regional Park (15 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. | 
