Auckland Region

North Island

Auckland Region

There is no other city in NZ with such an array of close natural wonders. Sometimes hidden behind poor urban design, a small effort yields great rewards.

6 items with the highest ranking score first

The surf lifesaving tower at Te Henga

Bethells Rd to Constable Rd 8 km or 3 - 4 hr one way, Bethells Rd to O’Neill’s Bay 2 km or 45 min one way.

Time: 2 hr return

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Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

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We have lift-off - Muriwai Gannet Colony

Takapu Refuge Walk

Muriwai Gannet Colony

approx 1.5 km return | 30 minutes return

Mokoroa falls

Mokoroa Falls Track

Off Goldie Bush Walkway

Time: 30 min one way, Distance: 1.4 km one way

Mokoroa Stream Track

Off Goldie Bush Walkway

Time: 3 hrs one way, Distance: 2.3 km one way