Ambury
The farm park lies amoung the southern suburbs fronting the Manukau Harbour. Take in the various farm animals as you wander around the open pasture. Ambury is a significant habitat for shorebirds and the coast has excellent examples of basalt lava flows. The annual Ambury Farm Day, held...
Anawhata
Anawhata is a spectacular beach that can only be reached by foot and is far less busy than the more accessible beaches in the Waitakere Ranges....
Arataki Visitor Centre
Gateway to the Waitakere Ranges: More than 16,000 hectares of native rainforest and coastline make up Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Its 250km of walking and tramping tracks provide access to beaches, breathtaking views, spectacular rocky outcrops, large kauri, streams, waterfalls and f...
Atiu Creek
Atiu Creek Farm was gifted to the ARC by Jackie and Pierre Chatelanat who wanted to ensure that all New Zealanders could enjoy access to the Kaipara Harbour, and that the cultural and heritage values of the area would be protected....
Auckland Botanic Gardens
The Gardens are resplendent with more than 8,000 plant species to provide visitors with ideas and inspiration for their own gardens. Don't miss the Threatened Native Plan Garden, Rose Garden and Spring Blossom Valley. This park changes with the seasons and is also home to the acclaimed E...
Awhitu
A pleasant country drive through Waiuku and 33 km beyond, leads to peaceful Awhitu on the southwest shores of the Manukau Harbour. Wander freely over parkland pastures, explore the wetlands, enjoy the safe, sandy beaches and sheltered picnic/barbecue areas. A campsite and a ninehold golf...
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