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uckland is a place where big-city style in this thriving foodie paradise. Sample (kaitiaki) throughout our many museums Aand stunning beauty go hand-in- artisan produce, the freshest seafood and galleries and explore Auckland’s hand – breathtaking scenery, world-class (kaimoana) direct from sea to plate, or vibrant art scene. food and wine, sparkling harbours, island explore the world of exquisite whites and Discover Auckland’s pretty seaside retreats, great shopping and spectacular full-bodied reds from New Zealand’s most villages, wild coastlines and vast arts and events. Best of all, with so many exceptional wineries. harbours and embrace the great experiences so close by, it’s easy to hop Auckland Explore Auckland’s many distinguished outdoors on some of the world’s most from one adventure to the next. HAERE MAI KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU, WELCOME TO retail hubs, from contemporary shopping beautiful nature trails. From world- Experience fine dining and fresh, precincts to charming, character-filled class festivals and concerts, to thriving and SURROUNDS AUCKLAND, THE ULTIMATE PLAYGROUND, WHERE homegrown produce, explore colourful high streets. Learn about Auckland’s theatre, hip bars and sophisticated COSMOPOLITAN CITY MEETS SWEEPING BEACH, LUSH markets, take a sip from our abundant eclectic culture and rich history from nightlife, there’s entertainment in WHERE CITY MEETS SEA wine, beer and coffee culture and delight local guardians and conservators Auckland for everyone. RAINFOREST AND SPARKLING HARBOUR.

MATAKANA COAST CLIMB RANGITOTO WAIHEKE ISLAND TE HENGA WALKWAY Auckland cityscape © ATEED / Luke Thurlby

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Auckland’s Leading Auckland’s Premier Shopping Destination Fashion Destination

Sylvia Park has the largest range of fashion and fashionable retail stores of any Shopping Centre in New Zealand. Stores include;

About Face Hush Puppies Peter Alexander Adairs Industrie Platypus Amazon Jacqui E Portmans Art of Nails Jay Jays ProfessioNails Ashley Allen Jeanswest Rembrandt Avana Cosmetic Just Cuts Rodd & Gunn & Laser Clinic Just Jeans Rodney Wayne Barkers K & K RW Shampoo Bendon Kathmandu ‘n Things Bivouac Outdoor Kess Hair & Beauty San Michelle Bags Blueberry Kiehls Seed Heritage Bras N Things Kookai Shaver Shop Carati Jeweller Life Beauty Cinderella Beauty Life Pharmacy Shoe Clinic Colette L’Occitane Skechers Converse Logo Factory Specsavers Cotton On Body LoveMy Makeup Stirling Sports Cotton On Free Lovisa Stirling Women Cotton On Kids Lush Strandbags Cotton On Mega MAC Cosmetics Sunglass Hut Country Road Mack Boutique Sunglass Style Criss Cross Macpac Supré Cue Max Fashions T & T Childrenswear Decjuba Merchant Footwear The Athlete’s Foot Divine Collections Merric The Baby Factory Dotti Mi Piaci The Body Shop Edge Michael Hill Jeweller The Cosmetic Clinic Esprit Mirrou The Sharing Shed Factorie Nail Studio and Spa A Defining Auckland Place Footlocker Nike Timberland Forever New North Beach Trenery Sylvia Park is the largest shopping centre in New Zealand, with over 200 stores, more than 90 Fashion options, over 30 Dining choices, Vivo New Zealand’s pre – eminent entertainment and leisure precinct, state of the art Cinema Complex and a full bus and rail service. Glassons Novo Shoes H&M OSIM Walker & Hall Designed to offer a relaxed environment for shopping, Sylvia Park has attracted a large range of quality retailers who have created an Hallenstein Brothers Pandora Witchery experience that is vibrant and exciting where people can meet to shop, work and play. Hannahs Pascoes ZARA

Albany

State Highway 1 Auckland’s Ultimate Luxury Cinema Experience

Lux Lounge at Hoyts Sylvia Park is Auckland’s ultimate luxury CBD cinema experience. From the exclusive entry to Lux Lounge, to being seated in your own private booth – the team at Hoyts want Newmarket Location Location Location to make your evening a memorable one. St Lukes Sylvia Park is situated approximately 12 kilometres south west A selection of food and wine is available from the in house menu of the Auckland CBD and approximately 10 kilometres north of or you can visit the Lux Lounge bar to order your own cocktail. Pakuranga Auckland’s International Airport. Your Lux Lounge private booth includes subtle side lamps, side tables and a double reclining leather couch to enjoy the latest Botany With a full bus and rail service, shopping at Sylvia Park, New blockbusters in an intimate environment. Downs Zealand’s largest retail and leisure Centre, can be easily accessed by these modes of transport from anywhere in the region. One of the Lux Lounge options includes the Xtremescreen; but it’s not just the big screen; it’s the heavy-duty surround sound Auckland Manukau Visit www.sylviapark.org for more details. which creates a movie experience second to none. International Airport

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Te Haerenga Walks – Rangitoto Motutapu Track © Todd Eyre Photography MANY MOUNTAINS INSET: Cable Bay Vineyard © Chris McLennan/ATEED TO CLIMB MANY OF AUCKLAND’S VOLCANIC CONES MAKE FOR A FASCINATING AND REWARDING CLIMB, ESPECIALLY RANGITOTO ISLAND’S SUMMIT TRACK.

Nearby Queen St lies at the RANGITOTO commercial heart of the city, ISLAND an area that stretches from the waterfront up to Karangahape Rd (K’ Rd). In this precinct you’ll be VOLCANIC Country treated to great shopping, cafés, THE AUCKLAND REGION IS BLESSED WITH MANY VANTAGE POINTS Auckland Central TO SOAK UP THE SIGHTS. beautiful parks and photo-worthy buildings. The stylish inner-city WHERE THE SHOW NEVER STOPS suburbs of Parnell, Newmarket and Auckland Lantern Festival © ATEED/Todd Eyre Ponsonby are the places to go to uckland’s landscape is As there are about 50 extinct volcanoes and among the most eat, drink and shop til you drop. AUCKLAND IS HOME he cosmopolitan central The main feature that dominates Adotted with the cones or dormant volcanoes in the popular are: Rangitoto business district boasts Auckland’s landscape is the Sky Tower, Getting out and about on the of volcanoes that erupted Auckland Volcanic Field, all Island, Mt Eden, One TO A THIRD OF T MT EDEN everything from modern fine the tallest tower in the southern comparatively recently in within about 20km of the city Tree Hill and Mt Victoria. NEW ZEALAND’S harbour is a must to complete your dining and boutique shopping to hemisphere. Inside the tower you’ll trip to the City of Sails. Learn to geological time, with the centre, there’s no excuse not to The volcanic cones were POPULATION, AND immaculate heritage buildings find first-class restaurants and bars, a sail, take in the scenery on a dinner oldest (Auckland Domain’s go exploring. In fact, no visit to fortified in pre-European IT’S EASY TO SEE THE and gardens, and it’s all framed by casino and a theatre. The viewing deck Pukekawa) having erupted Auckland is complete without times. ONE cruise or catch a ferry to Devonport TREE HILL MT ATTRACTION. picture-perfect harbours, beautiful of the 328m-high structure gives the or Waiheke Island. 140,000-150,000 years ago. visiting at least one of these VICTORIA beaches and impressive volcanoes. best views in the city.

Cornwall Park

Visit MOTAT, an Auckland icon for 50 years PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM DOWNTOWN, AUCKLAND OR VISIT VIA THE AUCKLAND EXPLORER BUS NEW ZEALAND’S

Cornwall Park is a breath of the countryside in the heart of Auckland, and is your park to explore and discover today. Come enjoy its nature, experience its working NATURAL farm, play games on its open lawns, run or walk its paths, use the free BBQs with friends,Visit listen tranquil to the birds, Cornwall or simply Park, relax underwith yourits finefavourite specimen tree. It’s been trees, part of Auckland’s landscape since 1903 after it was gifted to New Zealanders by Sir John Loganfarm Campbell animals, and put bird into life, a trust picnic that looks spots after andit for youpanoramic – and the generations views TREASURES to come.from Come theenjoy summit Cornwall ofPark Maungakiekie today! / One Tree Hill. at

MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY Great North Road And Meola Road | Western Springs | Auckland MainMain entrance entrance on Greenlane on Greenlane West, West, Auckland Auckland 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668 286) | motat.org.nz PhonePhone 630 8485630 8485 www.cornwallpark.co.nz www.cornwallpark.co.nz

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THE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE EATING OUT SCENE ENSURES THERE ARE ENDLESS CHOICES WYNYARD Quarter EATING OUT THROUGHOUT THE CITY. The Viaduct Harbour‘s restaurants and bars line the waterfront against a backdrop of calm waters and sleek super yachts. The nearby downtown Britomart precinct also showcases a range of dining hot spots.

Stroll past the bollards and yachts to Wynyard Quarter’s North Wharf restaurants, or explore the eateries housed in the industrial chic of the City Works Depot on Wellesley St.

Federal Street features restaurants by celebrated Kiwi chefs, while the

Gusto Restaurant after-work and pre-show favourite © Sky City, Auckland Elliott Stables is a delightful Silo Park © Luke Thurlby LEFT: Clock Tower building, University of Auckland epicurean village of global eateries in © davidwallphoto.com a classical Edwardian building. TAKE A WALK WESTWARDS Part of a mammoth Auckland waterfront Silo Park with its exhibitions, markets and redevelopment, Wynyard Quarter has summer movies, see what’s showing at The CBD streets, K’ Rd and nearby FROM THE FERRY BUILDING been embraced by the public since it the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, relax in Ponsonby pride themselves on their AT THE BOTTOM OF TOWN opened in mid-2011. With the city centre the open spaces and let the kids loose HISTORY TIME diverse offerings from casual dining THROUGH THE VIADUCT TO through to fine dining. Just out of forming a beautiful backdrop, this buzzing in the playground. You can also visit the Perhaps the most distinctive building in Auckland is the clock tower of the city centre, the likes of Parnell, SILO PARK AND DISCOVER area’s widespread appeal is partly due to nearby Auckland Fish Market, ride around the University of Auckland’s Old Arts Building. Opposite, restored Newmarket, Mt Eden, Remuera, WHY AUCKLAND’S KNOWN the inviting restaurants, bars and cafés, the precinct on a heritage 1920s tram and Victorian houses back on to Albert Park, with the Art Gallery beyond. The Kingsland and Mission Bay cater AS THE ‘CITY OF SAILS’. however there are many other attractions. head to the Viaduct across the Wynyard gardens of Old Government House on the corner of Princes Street and to most tastes, while the ethnic The ASB Waterfront Theatre is a state-of- Crossing, a bridge that links the two areas Waterloo Quadrant are near the refurbished High Court Buildings. the-art performing arts facility, home to and is raised when making way for boats offerings alongDominion Rd are Auckland Theatre Company. Check out coming through. some of the best cheap eats in town. Our stories of the sea Come to the museum and discover the seafaring stories that have shaped New Zealand. Try your hand at yacht design, hear the cannon fire and test your sea legs in the rocking cabin. You can even get out on the water with a heritage vessel sailing. Get amongst it and help hoist the sails, or sit back and enjoy the view of Auckland’s skyline.

Open 10am–5pm, 7 days a week. Harbour sailings Tue–Sun Corner Quay & Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Ph +64 9 373 0800 • www.maritimemuseum.co.nz

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Auckland shopping © ATEED “NEWMARKET, THE FASHION Historic gun and Auckland War Memorial Museum © davidwallphoto.com CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND, Museums and Galleries HAS EXTENSIVE APPEAL.”

pend time in one of Auckland’s finest also housed here with many valuable Maori and Gottfried Lindauer. The McCahon Sheritage buildings, the neo-classical treasures (taonga). Room displays the works of one of our most Auckland War Memorial Museum. Scars on the The Auckland Art Gallery doubled in size in respected artists, Colin McCahon. Heart, the story of New Zealanders at war, has 2011 and is now New Zealand’s largest, as MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) naturalistic soundscapes of life on the front well as oldest, gallery. There is an extensive in Western Springs is entertaining, enthralling line, from the New Zealand Wars to Gallipoli, collection of New Zealand and European and educational. Learn about our aviation Crete and the present-day peacekeeping art, including early New Zealand landscapes history and take a look at the many vehicle activities. Two dedicated Maori galleries are and portraits of Maori by Charles Goldie collections on display.

RAMARAMA COUNTRY REMUERA MOTOR LODGE CARAVAN PARK Shopping & INNER CITY CAMPING GROUND Inner-city suburbs are often the way to go if you want to concentrate on boutique or alternative shops.

ueen Street covers all Qbases with leading brands dominant throughout, but if you’re after designer stores, nearby High St and Britomart are the best bets. Tariff: (per night) 29km to airport 1-brm unit/studio unit from $130.00 > Conveniently located Central Auckland motor lodge and camping ground close to Auckland Airport Newmarket, the fashion 2-brm unit from $140.00 with easy access to Powered site Non-powered site capital of New Zealand, Extra adult $20.00 10 minutes to city centre (5km), 20 minutes to Eden Park (8km), 10 minutes to Hamilton, Taupo and $30 (1 adult) $23 (1 adult) Extra child $15.00 Rotorua $37 (2 adults) $31 (2 adults) has extensive appeal and Mount Smart Stadium (5km), 15 minutes to Spark Arena (7km) Standard cabin from $65.00 > 500m west of State $11 (child) $11 (child) is home to Karen Walker, Quiet park-like setting, 1.4ha Highway 1 (Ramarama Zambesi and Kate Sylvester. Cabin with kitchen from $90.00 off-ramp, Exit 466) Cabin Extra adult $20.00 15 fully self-contained studio, 1 and 2-bedroom motel units, 2 standard cabins, $19 (extra adult) Ponsonby is the hippest road > Swimming Pool, BBQ $38 (1 adult) Extra child $10.00 4 cabins with kitchens 50 caravan and campervan power and non-power sites, Area and Children’s $48 (2 adults) $13 (extra child) in town and is bursting with Power sites from $48.00 20 tent sites, from $25.00 Playground designer fashion, while Parnell with 1 person/limited sites from $38.00 Camp amenities include communal kitchen, toilet/shower > Free Showers and WiFi its upmarket boutiques and galleries Extra adult $20.00 (no charge), TV room, laundry, large swimming pool, draws in those after high-end retail therapy. Extra child $10.00 25 Ararimu Road, Ramarama, Drury Non-powered sites BBQ area, off-street parking, WiFi access

1 Suburban malls offer fashion and food for the avid shopper. It’s hard to 1 adult $25.00

Ph: +64 9 294 8903 AY Close to shops, restaurants and main bus 2 adults $45.00 Email: [email protected] go past the Sylvia Park complex in Mt Wellington, the country’s largest routes (within 200m) Extra adult $20.00 Hosts: Jocelyn & Graeme Eastwood E HIGHW shopping centre, or NorthWest Shopping Centre at Westgate, Auckland’s Phone: +64 9 524 5126 • Reservations: 0508 244 244 Extra child $10.00

ARARIMU ROAD S TAT newest shopping destination. Dress-Smart in Onehunga is also an Tent sites from $20.00 Email: [email protected] extensive factory outlet centre. Car & campervan storage $10.00 per day www.remueramotorlodge.co.nz

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WHEREVER YOU ARE IN AUCKLAND WHEN THE WEEKEND ROLLS AROUND, YOU ARE NEVER FAR FROM A FARMERS’ MARKET.

For fresh breads, dips, preserves and produce go to the popular Saturday morning You’ll City Farmers’ Market at Gore St, find a Britomart, the Sunday morning hive of activity at the Auckland Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market in Fish Market. As well as having hip and funky Grey Lynn, or La the freshest fish and produce, Cigale French Market in leafy EXPLORE HAURAKI GULF you can take part in an evening Parnell (Saturday 8am-1.30pm, ump on board a ferry at the just a 35-minute ferry ride from the seafood cooking class. Across and Sunday 9am-1.30pm). Jhistoric central city ferry building city. Further afield, the relaxed and the park from here is the and visit one of the Hauraki Gulf’s scenically stunning Great Barrier The Sunday morning Avondale seven-days-a-week Victoria Park beautiful islands. Each has its own Island is a 4.5-hour cruise, while North Shore Market has a strong Polynesian Market which has undergone a distinctive character and history Tiritiri Matangi Island (a 75-minute and Asian influence and offers $20 million renovation. as well as incredible scenery to cruise) is an open sanctuary for GOLDEN SAND BEACHES Browns Bay beach © Sarah Barber great deals in vegetables and Farmer’s Market, Britomart © ATEED explore. Waiheke Island is a haven endangered native birds and BELOW: Devonport bookshop RIGHT: Kaitoke Hot Springs, Great Barrier fruit as well as car boot items. Island © Tourism New Zealand / Todd Eyre of select vineyards, olive groves and home to a network of walking trails gorgeous white-sand beaches that’s through lush coastal forest. TERRACOTTA-COLOURED BEACHES, ROLLING FARMLAND AND CONTEMPORARY URBAN DEVELOPMENT MIXED WITH A BIT OF VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE SUMS UP THE NORTH SHORE, AN AREA COMPRISING MANY SEASIDE SUBURBS.

Glittering beaches line the coast of bars, plus boutique artist studios ‘The Shore’ – from Long Bay in the and galleries. north to Cheltenham in the south. Nearby Devonport is home to In the summer, the sea is speckled the New Zealand Navy, while with yachties, jet skiers, anglers and other suburbs include the East swimmers. Coast Bays, awash with beaches, Takapuna and Birkenhead are Northcote and Northcote Point, and stylish suburbs with fantastic Albany, which is gaining a reputation shopping and funky restaurants and as a shopping destination.

Auckland’s best city and beach location

A small park in a superb location on Takapuna Beach. Excellent swimming, fishing and yachting. Boat ramp. Wireless internet. Central to shopping, restaurants, theatre, sports stadiums and Auckland City. Tariff: (2 persons) waterfront powered site $47, power site $42, tent site $42, ensuite caravan $90, park motel unit $125,$135, on-site caravan $72.

Lake Prom Pupuke enade T th a t or h S N a ey B ro n ea to llar ch te St co R Ki L rth d zac ake Rd 22 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland No Rd An M o 1 to Ph/fax: 09 489 7909 rw de a Esmon Email: [email protected] y Rd www.takapunabeachholidaypark.co.nz EXIT north bound only

36AA Traveller Holiday Park_Generic Ad_180mmX122mm_June 2017.indd 1 PAGE 10 - 22/06/2017NORTH ISLAND 10:04:09 MAP AM 37 AUCKLAND AUCKLAND Orewa Whangaparaoa Peninsula he long, white-sand beach Check out the Estuary Arts Centre Tattracts a crowd for the at the southern end of town, open hangaparaoa has an The park is also rich in bird life, and sheltered anchorage. Gulf working lighthouse (built in many watersports that can seven days. With an on-site café, it’s Wabundance of beaches including some endangered native Harbour is also the departure 1864) is located on the island. be enjoyed here. As well as conveniently located right next to excellent for swimming, species. point for ferries to the island Take the 30-minute Wattle Track being ideal for swimming and the popular Te Ara Tahuna Estuary snorkelling, boating and water of Tiritiri Matangi, an open for unsurpassed bird-watching Towards the end of the peninsula surfing, the beach is favoured cycle- and walkway. This 7.5km loop skiing, along with other great wildlife sanctuary that is one of opportunities. track around the estuary offers lies Gulf Harbour, an impressive for boating, windsurfing, kite recreational facilities such as the most successful conservation marine village with first-class surfing, kayaking and fishing. great views and glimpses of native golf courses, swimming pools projects in the world. Hear facilities. A haven for boating bird life along the way. Orewa and parks. Right at the end of incredible birdsong and see Back on dry land, there are enthusiasts, the marina offers RODNEY Square hosts a Farmers’ Market on the peninsula is Shakespear several of New Zealand’s native boutique shops to browse through easy access to the Hauraki Gulf, Sunday mornings from 8am. Regional Park, where you can and most endangered species ENJOY LIFE AT A GENTLER and cafés and restaurants along the known for its fishing, diving, bird camp, swim, fish and picnic. in the wild. The country’s oldest PACE AND HEAD TO ONE OF waterfront. sanctuaries, marine reserves THE REGIONAL PARKS, ENJOY THE BEACHES, SOAK IN A HOT POOL, EXPLORE A MARINE Te Haruhi Bay, Shakespear Regional Park INSET: Gulf Harbour BOTH: © davidwallphoto.com RESERVE, VISIT WINERIES AND MARKETS, THEN DISCOVER ART AND CRAFTS.

Muriwai’s Gannets A major drawcard on Rodney’s rugged west coast is the gannet colony at Muriwai Beach’s Otakamiro Point. Take an easy walk from the beach along a well formed path and climb up steps that lead to vantage points which are

perfect places to spy on the gannets and take photographs. The best time Hatfields Beach, Hibiscus Coast to visit is between October and February and a visit in November will be © davidwallphoto.com LEFT: Gannet colony, Muriwai OREWA BEACH 40km N of Auckland on SH 1 rewarded with sightings of freshly hatched fluffy white chicks. 19-PRO-0089 Ōrewa Beach

Wake up next to the beach! Stay right next to the stunning Ōrewa Beach! Just 35 mins from central Auckland. • Waterfront and regular tent and motorhome powered sites • Cabins, self-contained units and family rooms • Glamping tents (seasonal) A GREAT FAMILY CAMP RIGHT ON RED BEACH • Surf board, kayak and pedal kart hire • Playground, trampolines You’ll have access to Wi-Fi, kitchen and barbecue facilities, • Wireless internet TV rec room, playground, hot showers, laundry, dump station amenities and our friendly team of staff. • Two safe swimming beaches Enjoy the beach and the lively town before exploring the local area. • Outdoor movies & family programme over summer Hot pools, diving, beautiful parks, there’s something for everyone. • 2-bedroom kitchen cabins and self-contained 265 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Ōrewa. Book now: motel units visit orewabeachholidaypark.co.nz or phone 0800 673 921 • Tent & power sites, campervan pads or 09 426 5832 or email [email protected] HOSTS: SHIRLEY & STEPHAN GREEN 23 Marie Avenue, Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast (30 minutes north of Harbour Bridge) Phone: +64 9 426 4526 Email: [email protected] www.pinewoods.co.nz

38 PAGE 10 - NORTH ISLAND MAP 39 AUCKLAND AUCKLAND Matakana markets © ATEED Matakana has a cinema, on Matakana Valley Rd. If the likes LEFT: Matakana Kitchen FAR LEFT: Warkworth & District Museum boutique shops and excellent of mussel fritters, organic blueberry © davidwallphoto.com MATAKANA restaurants. The village boasts ice cream, locally made olive oil Warkworth many vineyards and wineries, and cheeses, artisan baking and ARTISAN MARKETPLACE which are mainly boutique- freshly brewed coffee have your style businesses with a firm mouth watering, you’ll want to focus on quality. Although this include a visit in your schedule. region has traditionally been Matakana also has a flourishing associated with reds, several art and craft scene, most notably white wines have gained the Morris and James Pottery & prominence in recent times. Tileworks showroom, which was one of the first cottage industries To complement the area’s in the area. For some family fun – outstanding wine, the Matakana from horse and carriage rides to a Village Farmers’ Market is held miniature ride-on train – head to every Saturday from 8am to 1pm The Matakana Country Park.

1334 Sandspit Rd, RD 2, Warkworth Ph: +64 9 425 8610 E: [email protected] www.sandspitholidaypark.co.nz Hosts: Jared & Zena

captivating historic village, seaside resorts of Omaha, Leigh AWarkworth is located in a and Pakiri Beach. Here you can picturesque spot on the banks play golf, admire the giant kauri of the Mahurangi River. Stroll trees at the Parry Kauri Park, around the charming nostalgic visit the Tawharanui, Mahurangi A POPULAR WEEKEND GETAWAY heritage buildings and boutique and Scandrett regional parks, DESTINATION THANKS TO ITS LAIDBACK shops or meander along the or just wander around the local Family beachfront camp with safe swimming and new facility riverside boardwalk. It is the cafés and shops. Puhoi, located LIFESTYLE, BOUTIQUE WINERIES AND block. Best New Upgrade Award 2015. Next to Kawau Island ferry landing. Free kayaks. Bush/beach walks, giant art trail, main town in the Matakana 16km south of Warkworth, is PROXIMITY TO BOTH AUCKLAND CITY surfcasting, boat fishing. Handy to Goat Island, Matakana, surf area, a stretch of land that starts known for its gourmet cheeses. AND OMAHA BEACH. beaches. Tariff: Van/tent sites $23-$24pp, std cabins $80-$90, at Waiwera and includes the kitchen cabins $90-$100 (double/twin). Self‑contained units $120-$130 (double/twin). 19-PRO-0089 19-PRO-0089

Absolute coastal paradise! A hidden gem! Book a holiday to remember at our beachfront paradise. Come and relax at the tranquil and award winning Whangateau • Beachfront and regular powered sites Holiday Park. Only one hour from Auckland and close to local • Ensuite, standard and self-contained cabins wineries and markets; you can explore the area or enjoy a round of golf and Goat Island marine reserve. • Family units and caravans • Waterfront and regular tent, caravan, motorhome • Glamping tents (seasonal). powered sites Our facilities include a playground, games/dining room, barbeque area and large kitchen. Enjoy hot showers, wifi access, laundry and • Cabins, self-contained units, family rooms and caravans dump station. • Kayaks and swimming pontoon Discover great walks, safe swimming beaches, fishing, boat ramp • Safe swimming, boating, fishing in the local area access, picnic spots and many attractions nearby. Amenities: Wi-Fi, kitchen and barbecue facilities, TV rec room, 50 minutes north from central Auckland. playground, hot showers, laundry, dump station. 287 Martins Bay Road, Martins Bay. 559 Leigh Road, Whangateau. Book now: Book now: visit martinsbayholidaypark.co.nz, phone 0800 624 7275 visit whangateauholidaypark.co.nz, phone 0800 947275 or 09 353 9685 or email [email protected] or 09 427 3305 or email [email protected]

40 PAGE 10 - NORTH ISLAND MAP 41 AUCKLAND AUCKLAND ou could spend a The Gondwana Arboretum garden. Lakes, streams and AUCKLAND Ywhole day at these has plant species ponds, as well as a café, magnificent gardens and from various southern feature within the botanic still want to go back for hemisphere locations while gardens’ surrounds. Botanic Gardens more. There are more the Edible Garden focuses During the year several than 10,000 plants from on fruit, veges and nuts. events are held at the site; MANUKAU across the globe at this The Peace Garden among the highlights are Manurewa location. Split commemorates Hiroshima guided walks, children’s INFECTIOUS ENERGY into sections, the list bombing victims and the amusements, musical includes native plants, New Zealand women’s entertainment, market stalls THE MULTICULTURAL CAPITAL OF urban trees, herbs, palms, suffrage movement is also and the popular Sculpture NEW ZEALAND, MANUKAU HAS shrubs and roses, among honoured with its own in the Gardens. 165 ETHNICITIES REPRESENTED many more species. WITHIN ITS BOUNDARY. FAMILY FUN IN SOUTH AUCKLAND New Zealand’s premier theme park, Rainbow’s End boasts many wild rides, including Stratosfear, Corkscrew Coaster, Fear Fall, Power Surge and the Invader. Dodgem cars Musick Memorial Radio Station and Howick Golf Course, Musick Point and bumper boats add to the excitement, while mini- © davidwallphoto.com golf, the log flume, an indoor games area, cinema and family karts provide versatility. ena koutou katoa, kia the earliest settlements being villagers re-enacting events. In Pine Harbour (first Saturday of the Continuing the family-friendly appeal, head Torana, talofa lava, halo in Howick. east Manukau lies the beautiful month from 8am) and Clevedon, olakela. Multicultural Manukau countryside and coastline around (Sundays from 8.30am). Many large along to Butterfly Creek. Close to Auckland The Howick Historical Village, has a long history of settlement Whitford, Pine Harbour, Maraetai, attractions, such as the Auckland International Airport, it features a Kiwi Forest, located in adjacent Pakuranga, is a dating back to 1350 AD when Clevedon and Orere Point. This Botanic Gardens, Rainbow’s End, huge life-like dinosaurs, a train ride, friendly farm collection of restored buildings from the first Maori arrived in the alternative route to the Coromandel Villa Maria Winery, the Otara animals and a butterfly house with more than 700 the mid-1800s. Every third Sunday area. European colonisation was is worth the detour to see scenic markets and Butterfly Creek are in free-flying exotic butterflies. of the month (excluding December) later led by the British, one of Kawakawa Bay and the markets at the central Manukau area. IMAGE LEFT: Child with butterfly, Butterfly Creek is a themed Live Day with costumed FAR LEFT: Auckland Botanic Gardens © ATEED

AUCKLAND AIRPORT 20km S of Auckland City Centre

WAIKATO Port Waikato CLARKS BEACH HOLIDAY PARK holiday park

www.clarksbeachholidaypark.co.nz

Where the mighty Waikato River meets www.clarksbeachholidaypark.co.nz the Tasman Sea • WiFi available • Very welcoming staff and A hidden gem only 40min from Auckland CBD and airport. • Range of accommodation the cleanest amenities A beautiful spacious family camp on the shores of the from tent sites to motel around Manukau Harbour with panoramic views of the adjacent units, beautifully presented • Escape the city and enjoy golf course and beach. Ideally suited for leisurely holidaying in our natural environment our natural surroundings at and is a popular base for large groups. • Pet-friendly Port Waikato Holiday Park Orere Point Just 1 hour from Auckland Airport Self-Contained Units Clarks Beach Holiday Park has plenty of things to do with • Tariff: $22-$230 TOP 10 Holiday Park and gateway to the Coromandel, we Cabins | Sites a covered swimming pool, mini-golf and TV/games room. 0800 521 088 are the perfect stopover. • Playgrounds • WiFI There are also pedal carts and kayaks for hire. Clarks Beach • BBQ Areas • Sky/TV Room E [email protected] 2 Orere Point Road, also happens to be a great fishing and scallop Orere Point Orere Point TOP 10 is a family-friendly Holiday Park • Beach & River Activities P (09) 232 9857 situated 69kms SE of Auckland at the top of the Firth of gathering spot. 115B Maunsell Rd, Port Waikato RD 5 2695 Thames. Just 1hr from Auckland Airport and gateway to the Coromandel! Making us the perfect stopover for your 226 Torkar Rd, Clarks Beach first/last night in New Zealand. Relax in a peaceful, tranquil Phone: +64 9 232 1685 Freecall reservations: 0800 276 259 setting amongst the many trees and grassed areas. Relax [email protected] reading a book or venture down for a swim in the river. www.portwaikatoholidaypark.co.nz

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