New Zealand Wenderholm

This has been a regional park since 1965 on the tidal estuary of the Puhoi and Waiwera rivers. The most accessible area is a peninsular and the occasional whale or dolphin is visible on the beach side. There are a lot of old trees here, including Pohutakawa, a typically gnarled and twisted tree with masses of bright red brush flowers that are typically at their best in December.
Epiphytes are common in New Zealand forest and there are plenty here to.
It’s a nice place for a picnic, a BBQ or even a wedding.

Take what you have and just wander about. Its better when the tide is in.

Take the Hibiscus Coast Highway North of Auckland. Its off to to the right as you head up the hill from Waiwera. The Puhoi pub is only a few miles away. Its relatively old, quaint and friendly. They don't seem bothered by cameras.