“Maraetai remains undiscovered!
An Auckland NZ visit with a stay on the Pohutukawa Coast (Maraetai & Beachlands) combines the best of New Zealand city vibe and quintessential Kiwi beach holiday.”
— maraetai.nz
A Maraetai - Beachlands holiday gives you the best of both worlds; proximity to Auckland while enjoying beaches, regional parks, coastal walkways and cycle paths, bush walks, dining and cafes, swimming, sunbathing, water sports and magnificent scenery.
Catch a 30-minute ferry to Auckland from Pine Harbour Marina, Beachlands.
Pacific voyaging canoe
The oceangoing waka Haunui at Umupuia Beach
Transport
Day trip to downtown Auckland by ferry, eliminating both traffic and parking hassles. The journey time is a quick 35 minutes. Sealink ferries leave from Pine Harbour in Beachlands, Monday to Friday.
Shuttle buses servicing Maraetai and Beachlands include Coast Shuttles, Country Roads, Omana Shuttles, Shuttle Box and Ace Shuttles. These shuttle services are ideal for transport to and from Auckland International and Domestic Airport terminals.
Expect to pay from NZD 70 to 100 for a taxi or Uber from Auckland Airport to Maraetai.
For complete independence you may wish to hire a car. There are many choices of rental vehicle when hiring from Auckland Airport but a good reliable company with a modern fleet and reasonable pricing is Apex Car Rentals.