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Itineraries<br />
Explore Piha Beach, go for a surf or watch the sun set<br />
West Auckland<br />
Map on page 152<br />
I have: No time Head west along the northern side of the Manukau<br />
Harbour to Titirangi village for brunch before driving on to the Arataki Visitor<br />
Centre, the gateway to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Set on a ridge<br />
surrounded by rainforest, it offers spectacular views and insights into the area’s<br />
heritage and natural history. If you’re feeling energetic, there’s a variety of tracks<br />
to choose from, many of them less than one hour’s walk. Pick up a map to help<br />
you find your way around the park or talk to the friendly park staff.<br />
I have: A Bit of time If you have a penchant for wine, you’ll enjoy the<br />
unique cellar-door experiences available in the Kumeu region. The area is steeped<br />
in history, with wineries dating back to the 1930s and ranging in size from<br />
boutique artisan winemakers to some of the best-known names in wine. Take a<br />
guided tour or pick up a wine trail map and experience the region at your own pace.<br />
I have: PleNty of time If excitement beckons, drop in to Woodhill<br />
Forest for quad biking and mountain biking or join a group of adventure<br />
enthusiasts for a day of canyoning in the heart of the Waitakere rainforest.<br />
Pack your wetsuit and spend a few hours surfing the waves that roll in from the<br />
Tasman Sea then head up to the viewing platform above Muriwai to experience<br />
the awesome sight of looking down on a vast gannet colony. About 1,200 pairs<br />
nest here from August to March each year. With two viewing platforms you can<br />
get a great vantage point – the kids are sure to love this one.<br />
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