Auckland Airport 1 hr 14
Destination Orewa Beach (22 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Whangaparaoa Peninsula (7 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf Takapuna Beach (40 min) TiriTiri Matangi (1 hr 4) Rakino Island (2 hr 27)
Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Shakespear Regional Park (4 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (30 min)
Hot spring Long Bay Beach (36 min) Mahurangi Regional Park (42 min) Snowplanet (23 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. Long Bay Regional Park (35 min)
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites. Te Haruhi Bay (10 min) Wenderholm Regional Park (29 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Tiritiri Matangi Island (1 hr 5)
Lighthouse and birdwatching | 
