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Career down two white-water courses, including the world’s highest man-made waterfall, or hire a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and glide across the lake.
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Manukau Rainbow’s End Enjoy over 20 attractions, including rollercoasters and rides that will leave your heart in your throat. You just can’t beat the log flume, bumper boats and miniature Suzuki Swift cars that kids love to drive.
from crafts to fresh produce and a medley of bric-à-brac. There are food stalls where Pacific flavours prevail, live music and vibrant cultural performances. Cash is king so come with pockets loaded with gold.
6am every Saturday, discover 150 lively stores peddling everything
in Wiri Experience white-water rafting in the heart of Auckland.
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Manukau Clevedon TOP TIP: The Community Café at Māngere Arts Centre is an affiliate of Affirming Works which provides mentoring and education to young Pacific residents. Grab a coffee and the proceeds will help bolster Tongan communities.
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See yourself as an aquatic speed demon? Take the wheel of a high powered jetsprint boat and navigate the buoys on a high-speed race against the clock. Daringly different.
Manukau Harbour The larger of Auckland’s twin harbours and a spectacle of tidal flats and wading birds. The harbour’s inner reaches can be admired from Mangere Bridge, a bonny village bristling with community spirit. High Tea at Fisher House, Highbrook Available between 9am and 11am, pick at sweet pastries in the former grounds of Sir Woolf and Lady Fisher. Built in 1962 as a 71ha racing horse stud farm, it’s preened to perfection. Fifteen minutes north of Manukau.
Māngere Mountain Observe the remains of early Māori settlements and ramble up the crater. Not solely an ancient volcano with impressive 360-degree views, Māngere Mountain encompasses the Māngere Mountain Education Centre and gardens. If you have energy left in the tank, guided 90-minute walks are also available.
Ōtuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve Home to large-scale volcanic remnants utilised by both mana whenua and European settlers, wander through the relics of this important archaeological site.
Ambury Farm Park Roam amongst the farm animals in this farm park located in the Ambury Regional Park. From July to August, you can feed the lambs and watch the calves being fed, with help from the park rangers. Better yet, it’s free. Māngere Arts Centre This striking building is brimming with creativity. Home to Auckland’s Māori and Pacific visual and performing arts, there are two galleries and a theatre.
Villa Maria Estate South Auckland’s premier vineyard, renowned for its tasting room, fine dining and refined setting. The newly
MANUREWA Auckland Botanic Gardens This great green
Western
expanse is an all-round crowd pleaser. Kids love the awardwinning Potter Children’s Garden which is both educational and enthralling. There are large-scale outdoor sculptures, 10ha of forest and lakes, an edible garden for those after backyard inspiration and just about every imaginable plant species for the horticulturists.
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propeller driven DC3 plane that was an airline favourite in the 1930s and 1940s. Book a weekend scenic flight on board a fully refurbished original. Enjoy morning tea and a captain’s welcome before a spectacular 30-minute adventure skywards.
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Formula E – Indoor Go Karting The only place in the country where you can drive a new generation, state-of-the-art, Italian designed indoor race cart
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Butterfly cotAuckland orthCreek e n Airport Butterflies are just the beginning. Find wildlife of all shapes and sizes from giant crocodiles to a full petting zoo, not forgetting over 800 butterflies. Don’t miss the lifesize dinosaur park (thankfully fake – for now!) birdlife, lizards and a café.
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The District Walkway and Sculpture Trail Somewhat a hidden gem, this walkway is located behind Butterfly Creek and accessed via several entry points. Freckled with interesting artwork and perfect for a short stroll. TOP TIP: The Manukau Coastal Cycleway grazes the waterfront for 14km all the way to Ōtuataua Stonefields. No bike? No worries. Hire your wheels from Torpedo7 in Manukau.
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