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Region of Auckland, New Zealand
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West Auckland (until 2010, Waitakere City) is the western part of the metropolitan area of Auckland and also the Waitakere Range.
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An attraction popular with tour groups. Around the centre there are nature trails which signpost the native trees and birds found in the area. Trails range from 10 minutes to 4-5 hours and are all fully maintained and signposted. The centre itself features models, history and facts of native birds and the surrounding area. The view from Scenic Drive is amazing, the west coast one side and the city the other.
The former home (and garden) of a famous 20th century New Zealand painter, Colin McCahon.
If the weather is not so go for a swim. Home of the 1992 Commonwealth Games competition pools, they have been though major expansion and renovation over the past 3 years. Now the complex consists of 2 x 50m 8 lane pools, a drive pool with 9 boards, a hydroslide, 2 toddlers pools, spa, sauna, steam room facilities, a lazy river and a wave pool. There is also an onsite gym and a cafe.
Imagine an insanity inducing freefall of at least 200kmph with breathtaking views of the skies and beaches of Auckland. Skydive heights of 9,000, 13,000 & 16,500ft are used, the last of which is the highest skydive jump in the North Island.
Japanese restaurant.
hotel with cooking facilities and swimming pool
Luxury hotel and restaurant.
It is 18 km by road from central Auckland to Henderson in central Waitakere via the North-Western Motorway and takes about 20 minutes in off-peak times. From Auckland Airport it takes 40 minutes in off-peak times.
Read in the guideWest Auckland is best seen by car. Buses and trains service the area, but many are slow and serve residents rather than visitors out to see the sights.
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