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whangarei - auckland WHANGAREI - AUCKLAND (via Warkworth & Orewa) Driver Information Hopefully you have spent your final night in Whangarei enjoying the excellent selection of restaurants and evening entertainment in the bars and nightclubs. This morning is your last chance to enjoy the fabulous activities and attractions in this beautiful harbour side city. Perhaps a final visit to the popular Quayside Town Basin for a cafe breakfast and a look through the speciality shops, art galleries and craft stores is on the itinerary before you commence the final stage of your self-drive journey back to Auckland city. Some notable stops along the route to Auckland include: MARSDEN POINT OIL REFINERY PAKIRI BEACH WARKWORTH GOAT ISLAND MARINE RESERVE PUHOI WAIWEREA HOT SPRINGS OREWA BEACH AUCKLAND Highly recommended Auckland tourist attractions include... Devonport - Located across Auckland harbour, historic Devonport is a wonderful way to experience local charm and character. Pretty wooden colonial villa's line the streets, mixing surprising well with the cafes and boutique shops selling crafts, antiques and collectibles. Villa Maria Winery - Set in 40 hectares of landscaped grounds planted in Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Merlot grapes, Villa Maria offers an unique wine experience combining the traditional elements of European viticulture and winemaking within a fabulous New Zealand setting. The Winery & Vineyard Park is conveniently located only minutes from Auckland airport and the cellar is open daily for tasting award winning wines. Minus 5 - Located in the bustling party heart of Auckland's waterfront precinct, this is a great place to 'chill' out for 30 minutes as an ice guide takes you on a tour of truly unique proportions! Rug up warm in the jackets and gloves provided before heading into the ice lounge where everything is made of ice, including the walls, the seats, sculptures and even the glass you sip your vodka cocktail from! Auckland Museum - Considered the cultural and spiritual touchstone for the many races that inhabit New Zealand, this is a 'must do' for anyone wishing to gain an insight into New Zealand and its remarkable people. Auckland Zoo - Enjoy a day at the zoo with some awesome native and exotic animals. A range of experiences is available for you to get up close to the animals at Western Springs, Auckland. Sky Tower - Towering a whopping 328 metres over Auckland city, Sky Tower is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering breath-taking views for more than 80 kilometres in every direction. There's always something happening at Sky Tower including a range of unique adventure activities such as Sky Jump. |
Travel distance is approximately 162kms (101 miles).
This picture pretty town is located on the banks of the Mahurangi River and offers a varied choice of local attractions, from surf beaches to vineyards, wildlife and marine sanctuaries to golf courses and islands. The Warkworth and District Museum holds many colonial artefacts and is located in the Parry Kauri Park.
With only 25 minutes drive time left before you reach Auckland, why not stop and enjoy the beauty that is Orewa Beach, in the heart of the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney district. A bustling holiday resort town with some of the best beaches in New Zealand, this is a refreshing place to enjoy some sunshine, sea and shopping!