West Auckland

Within 30 minutes of Auckland Airport and the city, West Auckland offers visitors a diverse eco tourism and holiday travel experience from the breathtaking natural beauty and dramatic black sand beaches of the Waitakere Ranges to the wine districts of Henderson and the Kumeu Valley- Auckland 's unique tourist attractions.

Relax beside meandering bush streams or majestic waterfalls. Explore the many rainforest trails and peaceful seaside bays of the Auckland's Manukau Harbour or the wild surf beaches of Piha and KareKare, location of 'The Piano'

Enjoy wine tasting – or lunch at a West Auckland winery, cafe or restaurant.

Visit renowned West Auckland art galleries or for a shopping experience visit village craft or farmers markets – or West Auckland shopping malls of New Lynn and Henderson.

www.WestAuckland.net.nz includes bed & breakfasts, self contained cottages, holiday rental apartments, baches, motels, boutique lodges and hotels.

Cafes and Restaurants offer excellent local and international cuisine or if you prefer take a picnic lunch to one of many peaceful picnic spots throughout Auckland 's coastal rainforest park – the Waitakere Ranges here is a wonderful guide.

An essential place to visit by either car or coach to experience your North Island Pure New Zealand holiday vacation….and if your senses are truly awakened you may like to check out this wedding directory for the most romantic places to celebrate the occasion www.WaitakereWeddings.co.nz.