Attractions
Parakai Springs
Address: 150 Parkhurst Road, Parakai, New Zealand .A firm New Zealand favourite, and only 35 min easy drive from the city. With two awesome hydro slides, a huge heated open-air pool with a gently-sloping beach area for young children, another indoor pool (heated to 40°C), private spas and an exclusive adults-only pool, we have plenty to offer. Aside from pools, our grounds also have plenty of space; it’s the perfect spot for a family picnic or lunch. Gas BBQs are available for hire and guests are welcome to bring their own food. If you’d rather turn up and relax, there is also a reasonably priced cafe onsite. Equipped with something for everyone, Parakai Springs is the perfect family day out.
Helensville River Reserve
Address: Helensville River Reserve Mill Road, Helensville, New Zealand .Explore this 0.6-km loop trail near Helensville, Auckland. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 8 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Gibbs Farm
Address: 2421 Kaipara Coast Hwy, Makarau 0984, New Zealand .Gibbs Farm sculpture park is home to a series of major site specific artworks commissioned from some of the world's most significant artists.
Gibbs Farm is an open-air sculpture park located in Kaipara Harbour, 47 kilometres north of Auckland, New Zealand. It contains the largest collection of large-scale outdoor sculptures in New Zealand.
Tree Adventures
Address: Woodhill Forest Restall Road, Muriwai, New Zealand .Swing, jump, zip and slide your way through the treetops on a range of unique and challenging activities.
Muriwai Beach Horse Treks
Address: Coast Road, Muriwai 0881, Auckland, New Zealand .Muriwai Beach Horse Treks has been in operation since 2013 and quickly became one of Auckland’s most popular spots to ride horses.
Muriwai Beach Horse Treks has been rated by The New Zealand Herald as one of the Top Five best horse treks. We have treks to suit all abilities from beginners to experienced people, with horses and ponies to match each rider’s level.
Skydive Auckland
Address: 73 Green Road, Parakai 0874, New Zealand .The best place to skydive in New Zealand! At Skydive Auckland we offer the highest tandem Skydive in New Zealand, where you can jump from 18,000ft! Attached to your instructor you will freefall for 75 seconds at a speed of 200+ km/hr with stunning views of both the east and west coasts of NZ, Waiheke Island, Great Barrier Island and Mt Ruapehu. Skydive Auckland is located in Parakai, an easy 45 minute drive from Auckland City. With free transport provided for this activity (subject to availability), Skydive Auckland is the ultimate tandem skydive destination in New Zealand.
