Local Activities
Local Activities and Attractions near Auckland Airport
Here at RaD Car Hire Auckland Airport, your preferred rental car company, we are fortunate to have world renowned activities and attractions just a short drive from Auckland Airport. Our friendly team has put together a suggested 5 day travel itinerary from Auckland Airport. Be sure to check it out, along with the best activities and amenities around Auckland Airport.
Butterfly Creek
12 Tom Pearce Drive
Auckland Airport 2022
(09) 275 8880
http://www.butterflycreek.co.nz/
Butterfly Creek hosts a diverse and exciting range of primarily tropical animal species – and almost entirely undercover. It has over 750 free flying tropical butterflies, New Zealand’s only giant salt water crocodiles and numerous bird species. This is an exciting family outing.
Villa Maria Wines
118 Montgomery Road
Mangere
Auckland
(09) 255 0660
Villa Maria Estate- award winning New Zealand wines. This is New Zealand’s most awarded winery. It is a family owned business. It sources grapes from the best New Zealand wine growing regions to produce wines of exceptional quality. This is a favourite vineyard for many connoisseurs of good wine. Tours are on offer and bottles can be purchased.
Rainbows End Theme Park
2 Clist Crescent
Manukau
Auckland
(09) 262 2030
With over 20 rides and attractions, there is something for everyone, every day of the year, except Christmas Day. For children 8 years and under, make sure you visit Kidz Kingdom, it is an amazing family entertainment centre, just for the younger kids.
JK'S Golf Driving Range
Nixon Road
Auckland Airport
0800 557 4653
http://www.jksworldofgolf.co.nz
JKs Auckland Airport Driving Range has over 40 bays and is New Zealand’s only 24 hour driving range, we also have a purpose built outdoor synthetic chipping and putting green to sharpen your short game. Our pro shop is one of the best stocked golf shops in the country it features all the top brands with very competitive prices.
Auckland Botanic Gardens
102 Hill Road, Manurewa
Auckland South
09 267 1457
http://www.aucklandbotanicgardens.co.nz
Auckland Botanic Gardens is home to over 10,000 plants from around the world. With something always in bloom it is a great place to bring the family. Come, relax, be inspired and let our plant collections surprise you.