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Attractions Nearby Auckland
(Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Auckland is close to many magnificent tourist attractions, heritage sites and stunning scenery, all within easy reach of Auckland. Popular attractions nearby Auckland include more than 20 regional parks full of native flora and fauna; the Devonport suburb of Auckland - with a number of excellent museums; West of Auckland - which contains Kaipara Harbour, New Zealand's largest harbour; and the Hauraki Gulf Islands - a popular excursion from Auckland and incorporating the Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands, Waiheke Island, the Great Barrier Island, Motuihe Island and Tiritiri Matangi Island, all of which are close to Auckland.

There is always an enormous amount of attractions and things to see and do nearby Auckland and day excursions around Auckland are extremely popular. Here are some of the main tourist attractions and activities nearby Auckland.




Auckland Attractions Nearby: Regional Parks - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Auckland is home to more than 20 large regional parks, all of which are administered by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC).

Within easy reach of Auckland, these regional parks include coastal areas, sandy beaches suitable for swimming and a variety of water sports, scrublands, walking / tramping trails, camping grounds, native wildlife and breathtaking mountainous areas. The regional parks nearby Auckland are always a popular day out from Auckland city.

Auckland Attractions Nearby: Devonport - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Devonport is situated on the outskirts of Auckland, at the end of Auckland's North Shore Peninsula. Rich in local heritage, attractions at Devonport include Victorian and Edwardian buildings, the Devonport Museum, the Naval Museum, Cheltenham Beach, and North Head - a historic reserve, full of tunnels built in late 19th century in case of invasion. Devonport can be easily reached by ferry from downtown Auckland.

Auckland Attractions Nearby: West of Auckland - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
West of Auckland is home to a dramatic landscape, with coastal areas, exceptional surfing conditions and over 100 walking / tramping trails. Less that an hour's drive from Auckland city centre, West of Auckland includes many world-class tourist attractions, such as vineyards around Henderson and Kumeu, the picturesque Waitakere Ranges, which contains the Centennial Memorial Park; Bethells Beach in the Piha area; the spectacular Lion Rock; and Muriwai Beach, with an enormous and extremely famous gannet colony nearby in the Muriwai Regional Park. West of Auckland also features Helensville and Kaipara Harbour, the largest harbour in the whole of New Zealand.

Auckland Attractions Nearby: Hauraki Gulf Islands - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
The are almost 50 islands in the Hauraki Gulf, many of which are just minutes from nearby Auckland. Here are some of the most popular islands in the Hauraki Gulf, worth a day trip from Auckland.

• Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands - with a population of around 100, these islands include magnificent views, picnic spots, walking / tramping trails, an abundance native flora and fauna, lage expanses of grassland and historic remains of a civilisation dating back more than 500 years ago
• Waiheke Island - one of the largest and most visited islands close to Auckland, with attractions on Waiheke Island including highly regarded vineyards and wineries, art galleries, museums, craft shops, spectacular sandy beaches and a population of around 8,000 people
• Great Barrier Island - situated around 90 km / 56 miles from central Auckland, the Great Barrier Island contains a vast network of walking / tramping and mountain-biking trails, white sandy beaches with superb surfing conditions, hot springs, a forest sanctuary and many excellent hotels
• Motuihe Island - full of historic traces of pre-European civilisations, Motuihe Island is home to scenic picnic spots, barbecue areas and good offshore fishing
• Tiritiri Matangi Island - with a historic lighthouse dating back to 1865 and many other landmarks and attractions, Tiritiri Matangi Island is part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park and actively promotes an important conservation program, with boardwalks throughout the island

 
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