Beyond Auckland city

Some of places you'll find when you venture beyond Auckland, out into the stunning countryside that the North island has to offer.

Waiheke Island Waiheke Island lies 17km from Auckland, off the coast of the north island.
Bethels beach Te Henga (Bethells Beach) is a coastal community to the west of Waitakere in the Auckland Region of the North Island.
Duder Regional Park Duder Regional Park is a 400 acre park situated on the coast to the east of Auckland city.
Matakana Farmers Market Matakana is a village between Auckland and Whangarei to the north with a vibrant Saturday market.
Aotea Track, Great Barrier Island The Aotea Track is on Great Barrier Island, which lies 100 kilometres north-east of central Auckland.
Auckland's Clevedon Market Clevedon Village Farmers' Market is one of many country markets in and around Auckland and can be found south of Auckland at Clevedon Showgrounds on Sundays.
Auckland markets Discover the laid-back Auckland way of life when you visit one of the city’s bustling markets.
The lighthouse and Manukau Heads at Awhitu Peninsula The historical Manukau Heads Lighthouse juts out from the tip of the Awhitu peninsula and is one of only a few in New Zealand that are open to the public.
Pakiri beach Located on the east coast, north of the city, Pakiri Beach is picturesque and undeveloped and very popular with swimmers, surfers and fishermen.
Matakana Farmers Market Organic Saturday market between Auckland and Whangarei with live music, plus locally sourced vegetables, fruits & baked goods.