New Zealand

Day trips from Auckland

Places you can visit in a day from Auckland and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Piha Beach
29 km from Auckland
A black‑sand surf beach with dramatic cliffs, good for a walk and tide‑pooling
2

Muriwai Beach
29 km from Auckland
A long sandy beach with a gannet colony and good surf, easy to reach from the highway
3

Hunua Falls
38 km from Auckland
A 25‑metre waterfall in a forested reserve, nice for a short hike and picnic
4

Karekare Beach
30 km from Auckland
A secluded beach with rugged scenery and a historic shipwreck, quieter than nearby spots
5

Waiheke Island
23 km from Auckland
An island known for vineyards, beaches and art studios, reachable by ferry from downtown
6

Matakana Village
56 km from Auckland
A small village with a weekend market, boutique shops and nearby vineyards
7

Kumeu
20 km from Auckland
A rural town with a few cafés and a historic railway station, good for a coffee stop
8

Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
17 km from Auckland
A forested park with walking tracks, waterfalls and native birdwatching opportunities
9

Pukekohe
41 km from Auckland
A town with a weekly market, a few eateries and easy access to the surrounding farmland