Auckland - Surroundings
There are many towns and attractions in the areas surrounding Auckland which can be easily visited on a day trip from the city.
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Auckland Centennial Park
A particular attraction is the Auckland Centennial Park (64 sq.km), to the south of the Waitakere Ranges area. An information bureau 5km west of Titirangi provides details about the flora of the region, particularly the last stands of kauri trees in this area.
Otara District
20km southeast of the city center is the Otara district, with a Polynesian market where visitors can feel something of the atmosphere of the South Seas. On the main square and in the community house there are colorful displays, particularly on Saturday mornings, of foodstuffs, clothing and arts and crafts.
Waitakere Ranges
The green hills of the Waitakere Ranges, southwest of Auckland, are a popular recreation area.
Waiwera
Just under 50km north of Auckland on Highway 1 is the pretty little beach settlement of Waiwera. Its hot medicinal springs were already famed in the 19th C; many people came here to take the cure and spa establishments and hotels were built to cater for them.
Wenderholm Reserve
To the north of Waiwera is the Wenderholm Reserve, a small nature reserve with attractive picnic areas and fine views of the Hauraki Gulf.
