Local Area
Waitakere was heralded as an up and coming tourist destination as early as 1902. The tranquil Waitemata Harbour on one coast contrasts severely with the rugged and sometimes wild beaches on the other, where the famous West Coast surf can offer the ultimate challenge to the most experienced surfer. Relatively untouched and delightfully isolated, the most notable beaches on this coast include: Cornwallis, Huia, Whatipu, Karekare, Piha and Bethells (Te Henga).
Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain houses New Zealand ’s largest selection of Crystals and Minerals from around the world. Complete with a cafe, gallery, museum, theme park and specifically built for easy access, Crystal Mountain will delight visitors of all ages.
Address: 80 Candia Road, Swanson, West Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: 09 833 5033
Swanson Plant and Produce Fair
The Swanson Plant and Produce Fair takes place on the third Sunday of every month. Make sure you drop by these markets between 8am and 12pm though - they're not open all day.
Address: Swanson Railway Station , Cnr Tram Valley and Swanson Roads, Swanson, Waitakere
Phone: 09 832 0344
Arataki Visitors Centre
If you're a keen outdoors person make sure you stop by the Arataki Visitors Centre before venturing out into the wilderness! They'll provide you with information on walking tracks in the Waitakere Ranges, not to mention educational info, toilet facilities and a souvenir shop.
Address: Scenic Drive, (5km from Titirangi), Waitakere Ranges, Waitakere
Phone: 09 817 0089
Swanson Scenic Park
Spend some time admiring the mature native bush alongside an open grassed area with large trees. A quality bush block used for many feature films.
Address: Swanson Road, Swanson