West Auckland Travel Guide
West Auckland accommodation, West Auckland activities and attractions, West Auckland maps, transportation to and around West Auckland - the ALL NEW Jasons West Auckland Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for West Auckland.
The Waitakere Ranges form the backbone of West Auckland, an area known for its award-winning vineyards, black sand beaches and charming villages set amid native bush.
Waitakere City is the heart of West Auckland, and its townships are a great place to relax at a café or enjoy a spot of shopping. West Auckland’s wineries are not to be missed, and you’ll find a host of award-winning wines to sample as far afield as
Kumeu.
Surfers can catch some of the country’s best breaks in west Auckland at beautiful
Piha and
Muriwai beaches, where the waves roll in along the sweeping black volcanic sands, while walkers and nature lovers are spoilt for choice with a huge network of trails in the Waitakere Ranges. You’ll be treated to stunning native bush, waterfalls, towering trees and superb coastal views.