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All 266 places by distance →One day from Auckland
5 stops, one loop, back by 3:17 pm
31 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Auckland
- St Barnabas Anglican Churchchurch · 30 min
- Coxs Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
- Onepoto Basinviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Duders Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
- SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquariumnature spot · 2 hrs
- Back in Auckland
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Auckland?
Wāhine (museum, about 1 km), Sky Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Saint Patrick’s Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Saint Matthew-in-the-City (church, about 1 km), Auckland Art Gallery (museum, about 1 km), Sir George Grey (heritage site, about 1 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Auckland?
230 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 parks, 24 beaches & coast, 30 other attractions, 29 churches.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Auckland?
Albert Park, about 1 km by road; Grafton Volcano (2 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Auckland?
Myers Park, about 1 km by road; Victoria Park (1 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Auckland?
Start in Auckland, visit St Barnabas Anglican Church, then Coxs Bay, then Onepoto Basin, then Duders Point, then SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.