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Waiuku Must-Do's
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 experience, covering everything from vintage steam train rides to a decadent high tea served in a first-class carriage.
Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Franklin © Wham Design
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.
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.
