TRIP 7 Auckland to Wellsford via SH 1
TRIP 7
a journey through
Ōrewa
Auckland to Ōrewa Via North Shore, SH 1, Silverdale to Ōrewa. 31min, 36.9km
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here is a lot to take in on this trip. Begin by crossing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge. Head north and take an easy detour via the Hibiscus Coast Highway to the pretty seaside settlement of Ōrewa for cruisy cafés and lovely beach walks. Explore Wenderholm Regional Park on the peninsula between the Waiwera and Pūhoi rivers, and pop in to Pūhoi for lunch or to sample some of the famous Bohemian cheese. On the main route, Warkworth is a bustling riverside village with interesting history, while the eastern coastline is home to several peninsulas boasting some of the region’s most stunning beaches. Detour to Matakana, famous for vineyards and its weekend market, and visit Goat Island for top notch snorkelling.
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Ōrewa to Matakana via Hibiscus Coast Highway. 35min, 35.5km Matakana to Leigh via Leigh Rd. 13min, 13km Matakana to Wellsford via Leigh Rd 53min, 46.4km
LEFT: Brick Bay Wines, Matakana © Louise Munro ABOVE: Ōrewa Beach © Auckland Unlimited
