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Rāwene Must-Do's
Heritage buildings - As the third oldest European settlement in New Zealand, Rāwene has both coastal and historic charm. Highlights include Clendon House, the Masonic Hotel, Methodist Church and courthouse, all built in the 19th century.
Boatshed Café - Grab a bite on the deck at this water-fronting café. Easily one of the best views in the borough.
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Boatshed Café, Rāwne © NorthlandNZ
Clendon House - Built in the 1860s for Captain James Reddy Clendon, a ship owner, trader and witness to the Treaty of Waitangi. Left widowed in 1872, a penniless Jane Clendon found herself with eight children and huge debt but she kept everything together until her death in 1919.
The Wedge This wonderfully bright early-to-mid-century heritage building won the 2016 Resene Commercial Exterior Award, thanks to its external splendour. Upstairs houses OH! Studio, a fashion store, while downstairs is the Simply Fun puzzle and game shop.
Simply FUN - A must-see destination for any puzzle addict. Half shop and half museum, it’s run by passionate puzzlers. This one will captivate within seconds and see you leaving many hours later.
