Auckland Airport 1 hr 20
Tiritiri Matangi Island (1 hr 57)
Lighthouse and birdwatching Te Haruhi Bay (10 min) TiriTiri Matangi (1 hr 57) Destination Orewa Beach (28 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Long Bay Regional Park (41 min)
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites. Rakino Island (2 hr 34)
Gentle hills, sheltered coves & a pest-free habitat for kākārikis, tuis & other native bird species. Wenderholm Regional Park (35 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Mahurangi Regional Park (48 min) Takapuna Beach (46 min) Long Bay Beach (42 min) Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (36 min)
Hot spring Whangaparaoa Peninsula (14 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf Snowplanet (30 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. Shakespear Regional Park (8 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. | 
