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Sky Tower
328-metre observation and telecommunications tower dominating the Auckland skyline, New Zealand's tallest man-made structure.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Auckland, New Zealand · Oceania
Ostend is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Maraetai, 56km from Coromandel Peninsula.
Ostend is a town located in Auckland, New Zealand. With a population of 1,950, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Ostend sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ostend to your route.
The Waiheke Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of the Auckland Council. It is one of three local board areas overseen by the Waitematā and Gulf Ward councillor.
The local board area includes Waiheke Island, Rangitoto Island, Motutapu Island, Motokorea Island, Motuihe Island, Ponui Island and RakinoRead more
Island.
Kylee Matthews is the current chair of the board.
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Ostend is located in Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.7982 latitude, 175.0402 longitude.
Ostend has a population of approximately 1,950 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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landmark
328-metre observation and telecommunications tower dominating the Auckland skyline, New Zealand's tallest man-made structure.
25 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
The eight-lane icon spanning Waitematā Harbour since 1959, carrying SH1 into downtown Auckland with skyline and gulf views: thrill-seekers can climb it or bungy jump off it.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
New Zealand's largest zoo with native wildlife including kiwi alongside exotic species from around the globe.
29 km · about 35 min drive
beach
Auckland's wild west coast surf beach, dominated by the iconic Lion Rock and powerful black-sand breakers.
54 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Around 1,200 pairs of Australasian gannets nest on a cliff shelf and sea stack west of Auckland, with viewing platforms placed metres from the birds. Occupied roughly August to March.
55 km · about 65 min drive
beach
A vast black-sand beach beneath the Waitakere Ranges, where The Piano was filmed, with a waterfall in the bush behind the car park. Wilder and emptier than neighbouring Piha.
55 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Rugged peninsula with golden beaches, native bush, Hot Water Beach where you dig your own thermal pool, and Cathedral Cove.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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