What would be the most stunning place in commuting distance to Albany, North Auckland, New Zealand?

Question

I may be moving to the Auckland area soon, working in Albany, which is a few kilometres north of Auckland. I currently live on the Otago peninsula, which is a truly stunning place, scenery-wise.

Is there a place of comparable beauty within about a 50km-radius around Albany, maybe?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Right---try Shelley Beach on the Kaipara,

Muriwai/Waimauku,

Karekare  (although that may be a bit far away for commuting)

Puhoi,

Cornwallis,

or even around Greenhithe/Hobsonville,

Stanmore Bay or other places at Whangaparoa,

and also a recommendation, don't end up at Paremoremo (on the inside).

You probably won't find any of these places as good as the Otago Peninsula, but have a look at them anyway.

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