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experience, covering everything from vintage steam train rides to a decadent high tea served in a firstclass carriage.
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Bracu, Bombay Hills Cradled in the olive groves, this establishment delivers every Mediterranean flavour you’d expect from a restaurant named after a Croatian island. A 30-minute drive from Waiuku.
Waiuku The Kentish Hotel A handsome old abode built in 1851 that remains the oldest licensed alehouse in Aotearoa. The pub grub is well received and you can’t go wrong with a big plate of fish and chips.
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Karioitahi Beach A wild, black sand, west coast beach but without the crowds and home to the luxurious Castaways Resort. An eight-minute drive from Waiuku
and a mecca for hang gliding, paragliding, blo-karting, surfing and 4WD experiences. Castaways Resort Perched on a wild cliffside overlooking Karioitahi Beach, treat yourself to a glamping experience which includes luxury coastal tents, outdoor fire pits and bathtubs sunk into the cliff bluff. Glenbrook Vintage Railway Catering to every whim, get on board for a novel railway
Half Moon Bay Marina Comprising a small shopping centre with shops, bars and alfresco restaurants, as well as a walkway that leads to delightful Little Bucklands Beach.
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A living museum with more than 30 original colonial buildings. Meander the recreated village and look out for ‘live days’ when locals don full costume.
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be small but this one packs a lot of punch. Held every Saturday from 8am to 12.30pm, there are crafts, food items and even a town crier.
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TOP TIP: The Munted Jandal in Waiuku is famed for both its amusing name and gourmet takeaway burgers.
Located in Howick, this original 1950s apothecary (traditional pharmacy) from Northern France has a retro interior. Open for allday breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mangemangeroa Reserve Little-known but rich in wildlife, pack a picnic and walk three hours one way to Cockle Bay.
Spookers Haunted Attraction Theme Park, Kingseat The fainthearted need not apply. Actors hide in the shadows, in creepy woods and haunted houses – ready to scare you silly. An 18-minute drive from Waiuku. Bersantai Day Spa Once you’ve made the most of the ocean, slide over for some indulgent self-care at this elegant spa retreat near Karioitahi Beach. Perhaps an outdoor Balinese coconut milk bath tickles your fancy.
Pakuranga Night Market Make sure you work up an appetite for this Saturday night food market which pops up under The Warehouse every weekend. Head on down from 5.30pm for mountains of food.
Pakuranga Rotary Path A smooth, flat ride that skirts the edges of the Tāmaki Estuary and Wakaaranga Creek, passing boats, beach and mangrove. The route is 18km and mostly paved. Allow roughly two hours.
Te Tuhi Gallery A contemporary art space with an innovative and experimental ethos. Exhibitions reflect and celebrates the region’s cultural diversity.
Ōmana Regional Park Pull on your gumboots and stride out for a day of beach walks, farmland tramps and pā exploration. This large grassy knoll overlooks the inner Hauraki Gulf and features free barbecues and a playground. Winter gate access is 6am to 7pm; summer 6am to 9pm. Twenty minutes from Howick.
TOP TIP: You can catch the ferry from downtown Auckland to Half Moon Bay, then stroll along the marina and grab a bite to eat at Grangers. Arguably one of the best restaurants in East Auckland.
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