Local Attractions Gallery

All of the following local attractions and activities are within easy driving distance – some a few minutes and others a lovely drive through our beautiful countryside or city.

West coast beach - PIha with black sand - one hour drive

West coast beach - Piha - Amazing coastal scenery and bush walks - one hour drive

Waiheke island vineyards

Waiheke island vineyard

Waiheke Island stunning beaches

Vineyards with wine and dine experiences about 40 minutes drive to the West or North

Vineyards West and North - about 40 minutes drive

Viaduct Harbour hub of restaurants and things nautical

Tui - one of the NZ native birds that sings beautifully around Longview Villa

Takapuna beach playground

Takapuna beach playground

Sheepworld Warkworth - get a taste of NZ agriculture - 40 minutes drive

Rangitoto Island - walk to the top. Ferryfrom the centre of the city

Puhoi historc Village and cheese factory - 25 minutes drive

Piha beach from Pinterest

One tree hill - 30 minutes drive

Murawai Gannet Colony Stunning scenery and sunsets - 30 minutes drive

Murawai Beach and Gannet Colony - 30 minutes drive

Matakana Village Market- also vineyards and lovely beaches near by - 50 minutes drive

Mangawhai -Bennett's cafe and chocolate factory - about hour and a half dirve

Mangawhai Bennet's most delicious chocolates - about an hour and a half drive

Mangawhai Beach - one of our favourites - an hour and half drive

Kiwi-valley-farm-park Great for families - about 40 miutes drive

Kelly Tarlton's - about 35 minutes drive

Honey-Centre Warkworth- 40 minutes drive

Hobsonville Farmers-market Open Wed - Sun - 20 minutes drive

Hobberton Movie set - Matamata - about 2 and half hours drive

Harbour cruise options from the center of the city.

Goat Island Marine researve - about an hours drive. Also other white sand beaches near by.

Fishing Waitamata Harbour

Fishing charters from Auckland

East cost bays walks around beaches and cliffs - only 10 minutes drive

Cornwall park - about 25 minutes drive

Cascade falls - about 45 minutes drive to the west

Bush walks - many within easy driving distance

Bush and river walks - many within easy driving distance

Browns Bay playground - ideal for familes before going to a cafe or playing on the beach - about 10 minutes drive

Browns Bay beach - cafe's, restaurants, beautiful beach only 10 minutes drive

Lion Rock, Piha

Auckland wale watching tours

Auckland Sky tower - worth visiting day or night

Ascension Vineyard

Albany restaurants - many different options within 10 minutes drive

Albany Mall - large selection of retail and restaurants. Five minutes drive.

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