Pohutukawa Coast �����������������������

Our gorgeous coast

Magazine Bay Wairoa River

The Pohutukawa Coast and districts encompasses an enormous area of south eastern Auckland comprising farmland, hilly ranges incorporating 14,000 hectares of native forest, beautiful views and beaches and some popular suburbs just off the beaten track. The Pohutukawa Coast Loop is highly recommended – take a country drive through these seaside and rural communities.

WHITFORD

• Home to Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands, one of the select few New Zealand gardens of international significance. • Turanga Creek Winery boasts fine wine, delicious food and impressive views. • Hit the greens at the Whitford Park Golf Club, with its lovely course open to visitors.

BEACHLANDS

• The Pine Harbour Marina complex is home to restaurants with spectacular views. • Visit the scenic Pohutukawa Coast trail for a spot of adventure. The walkway runs along the coast from Pine

Harbour marina to Maraetai, 8.2km for walkers and bikes. • Checking out the many stunning beaches and reserves is a must-do for nature lovers. • The old Beachlands shops with cafes, restaurants and gift shops. • The hustle and bustle of Pohutukawa Coast Shopping

Centre is perfect for meeting with friends for shopping, coffee and a bite to eat. • Rydges Formosa Golf Resort is set on 170 sprawling hectares with amazing views. Hunua Falls

MARAETAI

• Maraetai means ‘meeting place by the sea’ in Maori and is home to beautiful beaches and reserves. • Omana Reserve, a beautiful stretch of coast lined with

Pohutukawa trees that display their red blooms around

Christmas time. • Duder Regional Park has many heritage walking tracks with some spectacular views of Waiheke Island and beyond. To cool down you can head to Duders Beach for a quick swim or a picnic with the family. • Maraetai Beach, a beautiful and popular swimming spot popular for water sports, with food outlets. • Umupuia Marae – the ancestral home of the Ngai Tai people who are the Mana Whenua of the area.

CLEVEDON

• The Clevedon Village Farmer’s Market is on every

Sunday at 107 Monument Road with a selection of delicious food stalls and organic fruit and veg stalls dotted around the Clevedon Showgrounds. • The Clevedon Scenic Reserve is perfect for adventurous locals and nature lovers. • Clevedon Animal Farm offers a range of activities for all ages, including performing animals, horse riding, farm walks and rides for the family, children’s parties and school holiday events.

AND BEYOND

• Hunua Regional Park has biking and walking trails through this extensive native bushland. • Hunua Falls, a beautiful waterfall, with picnic facilities and walking tracks.