Things to Do

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple serves as places of worship and to promote interfaith, education and cultural diversity within the community. The temple also organises…

Pine Harbour is a world-class marina with cafes, shops, outdoor recreation and entertainment. Situated at the gateway to the beautiful Hauraki Gulf and offering all…

Motukaraka Island (Island of Karaka) is a 5.7-hectare (14-acre) uninhabited former Pa island 500 m (1,600 ft) off the coast of Beachlands in Auckland, New…

Omana Regional Park is the ideal place to enjoy a family day out. There is a safe swimming beach, rock pools to explore, pet animals…

Clevedon Valley is the ideal place to experience the very best of New Zealand’s genuine country charm and is the perfect destination for an afternoon…

Duder Regional Park was purchased by the Auckland Regional Council in 1995 from the Duder Family who had owned and farmed the land since 1866….

20 minute drive and offers a variety of retail stores, food and entertainment. For the thrill seeker Rainbows End theme park is located adjacent to…

Botany Shopping centre is a retail development just 15 minutes from Rydges Formosa Golf Resort, with approximately 150 speciality stores, a New World supermarket, Farmers…

Quaint and charming old village Saturday morning markets are a must visit. Food stalls, woodcrafts, jewellery, garden adornments, roses, lavender soaps and creams, woollens and…

2.5 hour scenic drive along the PacifIc Coastal Highway. Renowned for its natural beauty, rainforests and golden beaches. Popular hot spots : Whitianga Hahei Cathedral…

Ferry to Waiheke Island 45 mins Ferry journey to Waiheke island. A True island paradise. Lonely Planet named this island one of the best destinations…

With 64 hectares and over 10,000 plants to discover. Guided and Self guided tours available. Also available: Wiri Rabler Train tours Native Plant Identification Trail…

Turanga Creek Vineyard began as a landscaping idea. Wayne and Mandy Allen purchased the property 20 years ago when it was a rundown stud farm…

Ayrlies was created by Beverley McConnell and her late husband Malcolm, co-founder of New Zealand engineering and construction company McConnell Dowell. The New Zealand Gardens…

A beautiful beach walk from Maraetai Beach to the wharf at Magazine Bay, on Auckland’s pōhutukawa coast. You’ll be mainly walking on white shell beaches,…