Place to visit

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Laylani Bayutas

WEST AUCKLAND

I visited one of the most stunning places in West Auckland of New Zealand. It offers the breathtaking natural beauty, dramatic black sand beaches of the Waitakere Ranges and the Kumeu Valley-Auckland’s unique tourist attraction. It is only 30 minutes far way from Auckland Airport and the city.

Place to visit:

Muriwai is the great place to see the wonderful display of the gannet bird of colony. Not only the spectacular landscape of vineyard from Kumeu Valley but also the hot summer feeling of the black sand beach nearby. The wild surf beach of Piha is also fascinating to observe.

Place to stay:

Although I stayed in West Park Marina with my parent’s boat, they provide Piha lodge and Seagulls Rest for accommodation. You have the choice of private restful suite in the stunning surround of Auckland west coast or the luxury of panoramic sea and bush view of your own private deck.

Essential Adventure:

Waitakere Forest attract visitors to experience such as bush walk, eco tour, go canyoning and abseil down the side of waterfalls, even night visits to see the glow worms.

Recommendation:

Escape sometimes from hectic and tiring society West Auckland is the best option.