The Stables Cottage Guidebook to what's on locally
Wedding Venues
We are surrounded by some of the most fabulous exclusive and beautiful wedding venues the North-West of Auckland have to showcase, offering all types of boutique experiences from small to larger venues and all within a 3 to 25 minute drive of The Stables Cottage.
A unique Auckland wedding venue, Bridgewater Country Estate is nestled amongst
16 acres of rolling lawns, mature trees, native bush and landscaped gardens. With gorgeous pathways, a lily pond, tennis court, pool, a dedicated bridal suite and chalet accommodation, Bridgewater is the perfect location for your wedding, private or corporate function. It is 3 minutes up Peak Road from The Stables Cottage.
Bridgewater Country Estate
561 Peak RdA unique Auckland wedding venue, Bridgewater Country Estate is nestled amongst
16 acres of rolling lawns, mature trees, native bush and landscaped gardens. With gorgeous pathways, a lily pond, tennis court, pool, a dedicated bridal suite and chalet accommodation, Bridgewater is the perfect location for your wedding, private or corporate function. It is 3 minutes up Peak Road from The Stables Cottage.
Markovina Vineyard Estate is Auckland’s premium wedding and event venue, located in the heart of Kumeu. Family owned and operated, we take pleasure in creating outstanding weddings, corporate events and Christmas parties, with over 55 years experience in the industry. Markovina is 18 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
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Markovina Vineyard Estate
84 Old Railway RdMarkovina Vineyard Estate is Auckland’s premium wedding and event venue, located in the heart of Kumeu. Family owned and operated, we take pleasure in creating outstanding weddings, corporate events and Christmas parties, with over 55 years experience in the industry. Markovina is 18 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
This beautiful wilderness wedding venue was created after my fiancé and I couldn’t find a venue we loved that catered for all our needs but on a budget, we could afford. I wanted to get married in a woodland, he wanted to arrive by helicopter, and we wanted a fun, festival vibe with food trucks and glamping. After countless disappointing trips to other venues, we were up at his family’s farm one day and realised what we were after had been under our noses all along!"
And so the Waterfall Farm woodland venue was born. The beautiful woodland park area is an absolutely enchanting location for your ceremony. Saying your vows under the willows and oaks is just magical. And, with enough rustic log benches seating in the ceremony area for 80, your guests will be cool and comfortable throughout the ceremony under the dappled shade of the trees.
Our beautiful clear marquee adorned with festoon lights is yours for the day to create the reception of your dreams complete with our 120 vintage school chairs and 20 trestle tables. Then you can call in the food trucks you love to cater the event, then party the night away under the stars on the rustic timber dance floor. You can also hire our resident Caravan Bar "Walter" or arrange for your own.
Making Dreams
Come True!
Waterfall Farm is 18 minutes up the Kaipara Coast Highway from The Stables Cottage.
Waterfall Farm
1871 Kaipara Coast HighwayThis beautiful wilderness wedding venue was created after my fiancé and I couldn’t find a venue we loved that catered for all our needs but on a budget, we could afford. I wanted to get married in a woodland, he wanted to arrive by helicopter, and we wanted a fun, festival vibe with food trucks and glamping. After countless disappointing trips to other venues, we were up at his family’s farm one day and realised what we were after had been under our noses all along!"
And so the Waterfall Farm woodland venue was born. The beautiful woodland park area is an absolutely enchanting location for your ceremony. Saying your vows under the willows and oaks is just magical. And, with enough rustic log benches seating in the ceremony area for 80, your guests will be cool and comfortable throughout the ceremony under the dappled shade of the trees.
Our beautiful clear marquee adorned with festoon lights is yours for the day to create the reception of your dreams complete with our 120 vintage school chairs and 20 trestle tables. Then you can call in the food trucks you love to cater the event, then party the night away under the stars on the rustic timber dance floor. You can also hire our resident Caravan Bar "Walter" or arrange for your own.
Making Dreams
Come True!
Waterfall Farm is 18 minutes up the Kaipara Coast Highway from The Stables Cottage.
Situated in an idyllic, tranquil valley, the Kumeu Valley Estate is the ideal place to hire your venue for your wedding or corporate conference. Just 30 minutes from the centre of Auckland but set back in time, our venue has charm, style and elegance, while also providing modern facilities.
Our service is legendary. We truly believe that it is our role in your event to allow you not to notice our staff. Things just get done when needed and we do not get in your way.
Kumeu Vallay Estate is 10 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
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Kumeu Valley Estate
972 Old N RdSituated in an idyllic, tranquil valley, the Kumeu Valley Estate is the ideal place to hire your venue for your wedding or corporate conference. Just 30 minutes from the centre of Auckland but set back in time, our venue has charm, style and elegance, while also providing modern facilities.
Our service is legendary. We truly believe that it is our role in your event to allow you not to notice our staff. Things just get done when needed and we do not get in your way.
Kumeu Vallay Estate is 10 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
THE HUNT IS OVER.
We love a good story. The Hunting Lodge site is rich in history and the stories live on through generations. Home of New Zealand's original Sauvignon Blanc vines and once a real hunting lodge for the Kerr-Taylor family, this site has seen it's fair share of change over the years.
It's most recent chapter revives The Hunting Lodge's culinary past. With the Restaurant sitting at the beating heart of the site, our working winery is home to everything good - Food, wine, friends and family.
Also a great Lawn bar with food as well as a Barn for Weddings & Events venue.
Cheers to that!
The Hunting Lodge is 10 minutes from The Stables Cottage
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The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant
307 Waikoukou Valley RdTHE HUNT IS OVER.
We love a good story. The Hunting Lodge site is rich in history and the stories live on through generations. Home of New Zealand's original Sauvignon Blanc vines and once a real hunting lodge for the Kerr-Taylor family, this site has seen it's fair share of change over the years.
It's most recent chapter revives The Hunting Lodge's culinary past. With the Restaurant sitting at the beating heart of the site, our working winery is home to everything good - Food, wine, friends and family.
Also a great Lawn bar with food as well as a Barn for Weddings & Events venue.
Cheers to that!
The Hunting Lodge is 10 minutes from The Stables Cottage
Settlers Country Manor is a very beautiful historic building; it was originally built as a dairy factory by the pioneers of the area back in the early 1900s. Producing mainly butter, it was the heart and soul of a thriving farming community until the late 1950s.
The building has been home to many things in its life, from a storage facility for old World War II planes to an Art & Craft shop. Purchased privately by the Jack family in 1972, the building has been slowly restored and developed into a warm and gracious old dame of a building. With 7 acres of magnificent, mature grounds and lovely flowing waterways. Although it has changed since its days as an old butter factory it still retains its original peaceful feel with arch bridges and beautiful flowering gardens, perfect for many photo opportunities.
With over 100 years of history, breath-taking view and charming vintage interiors, Settlers Country Manor provides a magnificent setting for weddings, events and à la carte restaurant dining in Auckland, all year round.
Settlers Country Manor is 10 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
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Settlers Country Manor - Auckland Wedding Venue, Restaurant, Auckland venue hire
81 Waimauku Station RdSettlers Country Manor is a very beautiful historic building; it was originally built as a dairy factory by the pioneers of the area back in the early 1900s. Producing mainly butter, it was the heart and soul of a thriving farming community until the late 1950s.
The building has been home to many things in its life, from a storage facility for old World War II planes to an Art & Craft shop. Purchased privately by the Jack family in 1972, the building has been slowly restored and developed into a warm and gracious old dame of a building. With 7 acres of magnificent, mature grounds and lovely flowing waterways. Although it has changed since its days as an old butter factory it still retains its original peaceful feel with arch bridges and beautiful flowering gardens, perfect for many photo opportunities.
With over 100 years of history, breath-taking view and charming vintage interiors, Settlers Country Manor provides a magnificent setting for weddings, events and à la carte restaurant dining in Auckland, all year round.
Settlers Country Manor is 10 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
When you are looking for a wedding venue for your big day, you want a venue that makes your day special and stress-free. Allely Estate in Kumeu, West Auckland offers a choice of ceremony and reception locations within one stunning venue combined with great service before and during your wedding. Contact us to discuss plans for your day to remember.
Allely Estate
Old North RoadWhen you are looking for a wedding venue for your big day, you want a venue that makes your day special and stress-free. Allely Estate in Kumeu, West Auckland offers a choice of ceremony and reception locations within one stunning venue combined with great service before and during your wedding. Contact us to discuss plans for your day to remember.
Indulge yourself and your guests by celebrating your wedding in the ambiance of a modern country vineyard. Soljans Estate Winery here in Kumeu offers a unique combination of stunning facilities, picturesque scenery and a wealth of experience as a successful wedding venue.
Here at Soljans we try to make your day happen exactly as you imagined it, as painless as possible.
Soljans Estate is 18-20 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
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Soljans Estate Winery
366 State Hwy 16Indulge yourself and your guests by celebrating your wedding in the ambiance of a modern country vineyard. Soljans Estate Winery here in Kumeu offers a unique combination of stunning facilities, picturesque scenery and a wealth of experience as a successful wedding venue.
Here at Soljans we try to make your day happen exactly as you imagined it, as painless as possible.
Soljans Estate is 18-20 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
Little Wilderness is one of the newest wedding venues in Kumeu, a family run venue that provides an eco-ethical option for your wedding. Looking out to 30 acres of regenerating native bush and orchards, there’s plenty of spots for your ceremony, photos and reception - quite simply this place is a photographer’s playground. They provide far more than a DIY event experience with dedicated catering space, accessible bathrooms, chairs + tables and vintage furniture galore. The modern shed space is full of industrial character and serves as a neutral backdrop that requires minimal decoration. As they are not a winery nor a restaurant, you can bring BYO alcohol, food trucks or your favourite caterers at no extra cost.
Little Wilderness is a 22 minute drive from The Stables C.ottage.
Little Wilderness
35 Awa RoadLittle Wilderness is one of the newest wedding venues in Kumeu, a family run venue that provides an eco-ethical option for your wedding. Looking out to 30 acres of regenerating native bush and orchards, there’s plenty of spots for your ceremony, photos and reception - quite simply this place is a photographer’s playground. They provide far more than a DIY event experience with dedicated catering space, accessible bathrooms, chairs + tables and vintage furniture galore. The modern shed space is full of industrial character and serves as a neutral backdrop that requires minimal decoration. As they are not a winery nor a restaurant, you can bring BYO alcohol, food trucks or your favourite caterers at no extra cost.
Little Wilderness is a 22 minute drive from The Stables C.ottage.
Celebrate your special day in true kiwi style at The Riverhead. Set amongst our centenarian oak trees, and picturesque gardens we have the quintessential New Zealand view; looking over the water to the rural landscape.
At The Riverhead we’ll make romance bloom by bringing together our tradition of fine food and beverage in a delightful setting.
The Riverhead Tavern is a 20 minute drive from The Stables Cottage.
The Boat House
68 Queen StreetCelebrate your special day in true kiwi style at The Riverhead. Set amongst our centenarian oak trees, and picturesque gardens we have the quintessential New Zealand view; looking over the water to the rural landscape.
At The Riverhead we’ll make romance bloom by bringing together our tradition of fine food and beverage in a delightful setting.
The Riverhead Tavern is a 20 minute drive from The Stables Cottage.
Boathouse Row is a Boutique Accommodation & Wedding Venue
located on a private lake in Coatesville, Auckland. Boathouse Row offers a unique venue for Intimate Boutique Weddings.
We cater for up to 65 people and it is the perfect spot for any DIY wedding.
Boathouse Row
11 Lewis LaneBoathouse Row is a Boutique Accommodation & Wedding Venue
located on a private lake in Coatesville, Auckland. Boathouse Row offers a unique venue for Intimate Boutique Weddings.
We cater for up to 65 people and it is the perfect spot for any DIY wedding.
Formerly Grace Hill, now known as Abel Estate.
From the vines to the lake and manicured grounds, Abel Estate offers all the opportunities you want for a magical wedding ceremony and a treasure trove of photos to be cherished for a lifetime.
Formerly the working vineyard Abel & Co, the venue started hosting weddings with new owners in the 1990s under the name Gracehill. Abel Estate is building on that heritage, giving couples and their guests a fresh and stylish setting to love.
Gracehill Vineyard
34 Pomona RdFormerly Grace Hill, now known as Abel Estate.
From the vines to the lake and manicured grounds, Abel Estate offers all the opportunities you want for a magical wedding ceremony and a treasure trove of photos to be cherished for a lifetime.
Formerly the working vineyard Abel & Co, the venue started hosting weddings with new owners in the 1990s under the name Gracehill. Abel Estate is building on that heritage, giving couples and their guests a fresh and stylish setting to love.
WEDDINGS &
PRIVATE EVENTS
Did you know we host small and intimate weddings alongside private events, functions and parties here at Good from Scratch.
For more details about having your special day here with us, please look us up.
Looking for somewhere to host your next birthday celebration, work function or Christmas party?
We would love to have you! We accommodate a range of bespoke events.
Good From Scratch
376 Taiapa RdWEDDINGS &
PRIVATE EVENTS
Did you know we host small and intimate weddings alongside private events, functions and parties here at Good from Scratch.
For more details about having your special day here with us, please look us up.
Looking for somewhere to host your next birthday celebration, work function or Christmas party?
We would love to have you! We accommodate a range of bespoke events.
The Stables Cottage.
We host small intimate weddings at the Cottage.
For up to 15 people.
Excluding the accomodation cost, there is also a venue hire fee and we leave everything else up to you or we can assist with a celebrant & photographer & platter food if required.
As we do not have outdoor shelter should the weather be wet, numbers are kept at a minimum.
Message Becs through Airbnb to find out more if you’re interested.
716 Peak Road, Helensville 0875紐西蘭
The Stables Cottage.
We host small intimate weddings at the Cottage.
For up to 15 people.
Excluding the accomodation cost, there is also a venue hire fee and we leave everything else up to you or we can assist with a celebrant & photographer & platter food if required.
As we do not have outdoor shelter should the weather be wet, numbers are kept at a minimum.
Message Becs through Airbnb to find out more if you’re interested.
Food scene
The Stables Cottage is set in a rural location however we are lucky to be within a 10 to 35 minute drive of many great local eateries, such as a short 10 minute drive to The Hunting Lodge Restaurant & their relaxed Lawn Bar for more casual outdoor eating, Hallertau Brewery for great beer and sharing platters, The Butcher Baker - our talented Helensville local Bistro, The Riverhead Tavern - set on the river with its Boathouse venue, Public bar & The Landing restaurant - fully renovated & steeped in tonnes of history as well as Westbrook Winery for lunchtime platters, The BeeKeepers Wife in Riverhead - a wonderfully relaxed & easy local spot, along with Settlers Country Manor in Waimauku & a little further a field Hobsonville & Hobsonville Point with a myriad of great restaurants & cafes for brekkie, brunch or a special dinner. Locally in Kumeu & Huapai we have plenty of cafes & takeaways joints like Hapunan in Huapai, Pizza places & an array of good Indian & Thai takeaways.
Please check the restaurant you have chosen is open, some of the recommendations below are closed on certain days (Mondays/Tuesdays usually), particularly during winter.
WELCOME TO THE BEEKEEPER’S WIFE
FRESH LOCAL SOCIAL
At The Beekeeper’s Wife we are all about being local and social.
The majority of the team live locally and are passionate about providing a welcoming social environment to meet up with friends and family, enjoy fresh, tasty food, great wines and some of New Zealand’s favourite beer brands, including mainstream and craft, and classic cocktails.
We are an all-day trader, open for breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week, and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
Our full breakfast offering includes fresh juices, smoothies and your daily caffeine fix, open from 7.30am Monday - Friday, 8am on weekends.
Only 18 minutes door to door.
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The Beekeepers Wife
1047 Coatesville Riverhead HwyWELCOME TO THE BEEKEEPER’S WIFE
FRESH LOCAL SOCIAL
At The Beekeeper’s Wife we are all about being local and social.
The majority of the team live locally and are passionate about providing a welcoming social environment to meet up with friends and family, enjoy fresh, tasty food, great wines and some of New Zealand’s favourite beer brands, including mainstream and craft, and classic cocktails.
We are an all-day trader, open for breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week, and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
Our full breakfast offering includes fresh juices, smoothies and your daily caffeine fix, open from 7.30am Monday - Friday, 8am on weekends.
Only 18 minutes door to door.
The Hunting Lodge offers a gorgeous outdoor relaxed & casual Lawn Bar with Sharing plates, sliders & pizzas & Cellar Door & a more formal restaurant (bookings recommended) in the beautifully restored original old Villa.
Also a truly great Wedding venue.
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The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant
307 Waikoukou Valley RdThe Hunting Lodge offers a gorgeous outdoor relaxed & casual Lawn Bar with Sharing plates, sliders & pizzas & Cellar Door & a more formal restaurant (bookings recommended) in the beautifully restored original old Villa.
Also a truly great Wedding venue.
Dining at The Manor's
Game Keepers Auckland Restaurant.
Settlers Country Manor is a very beautiful historic building; it was originally built as a dairy factory by the pioneers of the area back in the early 1900s. Producing mainly butter, it was the heart and soul of a thriving farming community until the late 1950s.
The building has been home to many things in its life, from a storage facility for old World War II planes to an Art & Craft shop. Purchased privately by the Jack family in 1972, the building has been slowly restored and developed into a warm and gracious old dame of a building. With 7 acres of magnificent, mature grounds and lovely flowing waterways. Although it has changed since its days as an old butter factory it still retains its original peaceful feel with arch bridges and beautiful flowering gardens, perfect for many photo opportunities.
They pride themselves with fresh, scrumptious N.Z cuisine made with local ingredients.
“Classic meets modern senses, our Game Keepers Restaurant offers exceptional dining experiences on any occasion. Gather with friends and family in our charming, vintage setting and Indulge yourselves in meals exquisitely prepared by our chefs”
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Settlers Country Manor - Auckland Wedding Venue, Restaurant, Auckland venue hire
81 Waimauku Station RdDining at The Manor's
Game Keepers Auckland Restaurant.
Settlers Country Manor is a very beautiful historic building; it was originally built as a dairy factory by the pioneers of the area back in the early 1900s. Producing mainly butter, it was the heart and soul of a thriving farming community until the late 1950s.
The building has been home to many things in its life, from a storage facility for old World War II planes to an Art & Craft shop. Purchased privately by the Jack family in 1972, the building has been slowly restored and developed into a warm and gracious old dame of a building. With 7 acres of magnificent, mature grounds and lovely flowing waterways. Although it has changed since its days as an old butter factory it still retains its original peaceful feel with arch bridges and beautiful flowering gardens, perfect for many photo opportunities.
They pride themselves with fresh, scrumptious N.Z cuisine made with local ingredients.
“Classic meets modern senses, our Game Keepers Restaurant offers exceptional dining experiences on any occasion. Gather with friends and family in our charming, vintage setting and Indulge yourselves in meals exquisitely prepared by our chefs”
Dine at the Halleratu Brewery. Great vibes, relaxed, easy and a family friendly destination for lunch or dinner.
Live music and playground create a relaxing atmosphere for a family Sunday brunch.
Great sharing Platters, their own Beers and a lively & happy atmosphere.
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Hallertau Brewery
1171 Coatesville Riverhead HwyDine at the Halleratu Brewery. Great vibes, relaxed, easy and a family friendly destination for lunch or dinner.
Live music and playground create a relaxing atmosphere for a family Sunday brunch.
Great sharing Platters, their own Beers and a lively & happy atmosphere.
A great cafe for your morning coffee & brekkie, brunch or lunch.
Come enjoy good people, great food and awesome coffee.
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The Food Vault
10 Matua RdA great cafe for your morning coffee & brekkie, brunch or lunch.
Come enjoy good people, great food and awesome coffee.
Blossoms has been operating for 27 years for locals and is also well patronised by many travelling for a drive in the country.
It’s got a lovely laid-back & relaxed atmosphere with a patio overlooking Boric Food Markets orchards.
Beautiful fresh cabinet food as well as a great menu for brekkie, brunch & lunch, great service and always consistently good for breakfast, sandwiches & salads, plus coffee, wine & beer.
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Blossoms Cafe
Blossoms has been operating for 27 years for locals and is also well patronised by many travelling for a drive in the country.
It’s got a lovely laid-back & relaxed atmosphere with a patio overlooking Boric Food Markets orchards.
Beautiful fresh cabinet food as well as a great menu for brekkie, brunch & lunch, great service and always consistently good for breakfast, sandwiches & salads, plus coffee, wine & beer.
The Riverhead has been a house of refreshment and conviviality for around 160 years. In that time it has seen many events and stories come and go, countryfolk and townspeople, fishermen and farmers, smugglers and clergymen, marauding riders of the night through to social visits from the local constabulary. All have played their part in giving The Riverhead a rich stable of stories befitting the oldest riverside tavern in New Zealand. Today, this rich tradition of hospitality continues and we invite you to come in and make your own stories.
Connected to an airy outside deck surrounded by 100-year old oak trees, The Landing Restaurant provides a fantastic relaxed dining setting. This is premium pub fare with a sophisticated edge, served with the down-to-earth charm of a true rural establishment. Our talented chefs insist on using only the freshest, premium quality, local and regional ingredients. These creations are matched with a handpicked cellar of fine wine & a wide range of refreshing premium & craft ales. Whether you’re settling down for a romantic meal, catching up with friends or treating the family, The Landing is a place you’ll love, and love to return to.
The Landing
33 York TerraceThe Riverhead has been a house of refreshment and conviviality for around 160 years. In that time it has seen many events and stories come and go, countryfolk and townspeople, fishermen and farmers, smugglers and clergymen, marauding riders of the night through to social visits from the local constabulary. All have played their part in giving The Riverhead a rich stable of stories befitting the oldest riverside tavern in New Zealand. Today, this rich tradition of hospitality continues and we invite you to come in and make your own stories.
Connected to an airy outside deck surrounded by 100-year old oak trees, The Landing Restaurant provides a fantastic relaxed dining setting. This is premium pub fare with a sophisticated edge, served with the down-to-earth charm of a true rural establishment. Our talented chefs insist on using only the freshest, premium quality, local and regional ingredients. These creations are matched with a handpicked cellar of fine wine & a wide range of refreshing premium & craft ales. Whether you’re settling down for a romantic meal, catching up with friends or treating the family, The Landing is a place you’ll love, and love to return to.
Black Cottage is a thriving cafe in the heart of Coatesville on the Coatesville Riverhead Highway, perfect for Brunch, Lunch or Weekend Dinner, it has indoor & outdoor dining, a fantastic ambience, great food & service and is part of the community, its well patronised by locals which goes to show - how good it is.
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Black Cottage Cafe
308 Coatesville Riverhead HwyBlack Cottage is a thriving cafe in the heart of Coatesville on the Coatesville Riverhead Highway, perfect for Brunch, Lunch or Weekend Dinner, it has indoor & outdoor dining, a fantastic ambience, great food & service and is part of the community, its well patronised by locals which goes to show - how good it is.
Boric Food Market has been a local favourite for decades. The multi-generational Boric family orchard has evolved from a roadside fruit stall to what is is today.
In 2012, third generation brothers Franco and Stefan Boric along with their wives Nada and Verity-Jane, created the concept of ‘Boric Food Market’. This evolved by expanding the sheds to house a vibrant speciality food market and deli, home grown produce along with meats, cheeses, breads, wines and a vast gourmet selection of pantry staples. They also do great coffee, counter food, a lovely outdoor area to relax overlooking their orchards with an interactive children’s play area.
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Boric Food Market
1404 Coatesville Riverhead HwyBoric Food Market has been a local favourite for decades. The multi-generational Boric family orchard has evolved from a roadside fruit stall to what is is today.
In 2012, third generation brothers Franco and Stefan Boric along with their wives Nada and Verity-Jane, created the concept of ‘Boric Food Market’. This evolved by expanding the sheds to house a vibrant speciality food market and deli, home grown produce along with meats, cheeses, breads, wines and a vast gourmet selection of pantry staples. They also do great coffee, counter food, a lovely outdoor area to relax overlooking their orchards with an interactive children’s play area.
Morepork BBQ is at the forefront of Barbecue in New Zealand. When you think of authentic Texas style barbecue or Southern BBQ, you think of Morepork. We take immense pride in introducing Damn Good BBQ to New Zealand, not only in our owner operated restaurant, located in West Auckland, but the country over with our catering services and selection of pre smoked meats, sauces and rubs which are available to order online. Chef/Owner Clint Davies combines homemade rubs and sauces with hand-picked premium cuts of meat and then smokes them low 'n' slow in New Zealand's first custom built smoker. It was co-designed and co-built by our pitmaster and all round legend, Clint Davies himself. At Morepork BBQ we pride ourselves on our ability to be able to cater to everyone. Whether you want to sit down and eat ‘til you can’t move, or pick something up on the go and take it away – the choice is yours. Our restaurant is fully licensed & child friendly with ample free parking
Morepork BBQ Kumeu
40 Main Road
Morepork BBQ is at the forefront of Barbecue in New Zealand. When you think of authentic Texas style barbecue or Southern BBQ, you think of Morepork. We take immense pride in introducing Damn Good BBQ to New Zealand, not only in our owner operated restaurant, located in West Auckland, but the country over with our catering services and selection of pre smoked meats, sauces and rubs which are available to order online. Chef/Owner Clint Davies combines homemade rubs and sauces with hand-picked premium cuts of meat and then smokes them low 'n' slow in New Zealand's first custom built smoker. It was co-designed and co-built by our pitmaster and all round legend, Clint Davies himself. At Morepork BBQ we pride ourselves on our ability to be able to cater to everyone. Whether you want to sit down and eat ‘til you can’t move, or pick something up on the go and take it away – the choice is yours. Our restaurant is fully licensed & child friendly with ample free parking
This is our wonderful new local in Helensville- 5 Commercial Road, only 12 minutes drive from The Stables.
“Farm to table, wood fire cooking.
Celebrating the simple things done well, no fuss, just great food & drink in good company”
The Butcher Baker
This is our wonderful new local in Helensville- 5 Commercial Road, only 12 minutes drive from The Stables.
“Farm to table, wood fire cooking.
Celebrating the simple things done well, no fuss, just great food & drink in good company”
Experience really great South East Asian fusion cuisine in a relaxed & casual environment, great service & delicious flavours, great for couples as well as larger groups and only 30 minutes from the Cottage.
Tok Tok Hobsonville
Experience really great South East Asian fusion cuisine in a relaxed & casual environment, great service & delicious flavours, great for couples as well as larger groups and only 30 minutes from the Cottage.
Set at Hobsonville Point beside the wharf, the smell of the sea and the ferry coming & going, this lovely relaxed Bistro is worth a visit, in a beautifully renovated old building, great modern NZ cuisine, a wonderful outlook lovely indoor & outdoor dining and the Catalina Farmers Market on the door step during the weekends as well as other restaurants, Siamese Doll & Little Creatures Brewing, it’s worth a visit.
Best place to park while construction is going on is in the two gravel car parks on Bomb Point Drive, off Launch Road. There are stairs that will take you down to the restaurant.
The public can drive down Hudson Bay Exten. Road and drop off and pick up guests, however there is not parking available down the bottom anymore.
We appreciate your ongoing support and apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any questions about where to park give us a call.
Approximately 30 minutes from the Cottage and the area is well worth a visit.
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Fabric Cafe Bistro
8 Boundary RdSet at Hobsonville Point beside the wharf, the smell of the sea and the ferry coming & going, this lovely relaxed Bistro is worth a visit, in a beautifully renovated old building, great modern NZ cuisine, a wonderful outlook lovely indoor & outdoor dining and the Catalina Farmers Market on the door step during the weekends as well as other restaurants, Siamese Doll & Little Creatures Brewing, it’s worth a visit.
Best place to park while construction is going on is in the two gravel car parks on Bomb Point Drive, off Launch Road. There are stairs that will take you down to the restaurant.
The public can drive down Hudson Bay Exten. Road and drop off and pick up guests, however there is not parking available down the bottom anymore.
We appreciate your ongoing support and apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any questions about where to park give us a call.
Approximately 30 minutes from the Cottage and the area is well worth a visit.
Hobsonville Point has several restaurants, a great one being Siamese Doll, the menu offers authentic food influences from both Thai and Japanese cuisine, showcasing sweet, sour, spicy, and bitter in complete harmony.
This restaurant is approximately a 30 minute drive from the Cottage and where the Catalina Farmers Market is held every Saturday & Sunday morning until 1pm, along with Fabric Cafe Bistro & Little Creatures Brewing.
Best place to park while construction is going on is in the two gravel car parks on Bomb Point Drive, off Launch Road. There are stairs that will take you down to the restaurant.
The public can drive down Hudson Bay Exten. Road and drop off and pick up guests, however there is not parking available down the bottom anymore.
We appreciate your ongoing support and apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any questions about where to park give us a call 09 416
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Siamese Doll
3 Boundary RdHobsonville Point has several restaurants, a great one being Siamese Doll, the menu offers authentic food influences from both Thai and Japanese cuisine, showcasing sweet, sour, spicy, and bitter in complete harmony.
This restaurant is approximately a 30 minute drive from the Cottage and where the Catalina Farmers Market is held every Saturday & Sunday morning until 1pm, along with Fabric Cafe Bistro & Little Creatures Brewing.
Best place to park while construction is going on is in the two gravel car parks on Bomb Point Drive, off Launch Road. There are stairs that will take you down to the restaurant.
The public can drive down Hudson Bay Exten. Road and drop off and pick up guests, however there is not parking available down the bottom anymore.
We appreciate your ongoing support and apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any questions about where to park give us a call 09 416
The Parkhouse, a place for breakfast, brunch, coffee, lunch, and dinner. Relax on our deck while your kids play, celebrate, catch up, and enjoy warm hospitality. Groups of all sizes and events are welcome.
In 2017, the proud farmhouse that once graced this part of Whenuapai found a new home at the corner of Ripeka Lane and Brigham Creek Road. With utmost care, it was relocated, meticulously refurbished, and transformed into the cherished local eatery it is today.
An easy 20/25 minute drive to Whenuapai from the Cottage, a great place if you have kids as a playground outside but also amazing food & coffee in a beautifully restored old villa.
The Parkhouse Whenuapai
1 Ripeka LnThe Parkhouse, a place for breakfast, brunch, coffee, lunch, and dinner. Relax on our deck while your kids play, celebrate, catch up, and enjoy warm hospitality. Groups of all sizes and events are welcome.
In 2017, the proud farmhouse that once graced this part of Whenuapai found a new home at the corner of Ripeka Lane and Brigham Creek Road. With utmost care, it was relocated, meticulously refurbished, and transformed into the cherished local eatery it is today.
An easy 20/25 minute drive to Whenuapai from the Cottage, a great place if you have kids as a playground outside but also amazing food & coffee in a beautifully restored old villa.
Focusing on great coffee, delicious food and exceptional service, our spacious café is the perfect spot for your brunch, lunch or takeaway coffee drop-in, seven days a week.
Our on-site chefs team pride themselves in curating delicious menu items and cabinet treats for our discerning guests.
Our café is a busy local hotspot with friendly staff and we are always excited to welcome visitors from further afield. We are a licensed venue with a delicious selection of local and international wines at an affordable price-point.
An easy 25 minute drive from the Cottage - we love this cafe and all it offers.
Midpoint Café
102c Hobsonville RdFocusing on great coffee, delicious food and exceptional service, our spacious café is the perfect spot for your brunch, lunch or takeaway coffee drop-in, seven days a week.
Our on-site chefs team pride themselves in curating delicious menu items and cabinet treats for our discerning guests.
Our café is a busy local hotspot with friendly staff and we are always excited to welcome visitors from further afield. We are a licensed venue with a delicious selection of local and international wines at an affordable price-point.
An easy 25 minute drive from the Cottage - we love this cafe and all it offers.
Little Creatures is an award-winning craft beer brewer hailing from Fremantle, Australia. You’ll find the brewery in the Sunderland Hangar, a Hobsonville Point heritage gem built in 1939, set beside the water along with Fabric Cafe Bistro & Siamese Doll. From Pale Ale to Pilsners and everything in between, Little Creatures has a range of ‘hoppy’ beers that are sure to hit the spot.
If you loves beer & an easy, fun & relaxed atmosphere, great NZ cuisine with small & large Sharing plates, pizzas & a kids menu & both Siamese Doll and Fabric Cafe Bistro sitting alongside this Brewery/Restaurant, gives you some good options & it’s only 30 minutes from the Cottage.
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Little Creatures Brewing
2 Boundary RdLittle Creatures is an award-winning craft beer brewer hailing from Fremantle, Australia. You’ll find the brewery in the Sunderland Hangar, a Hobsonville Point heritage gem built in 1939, set beside the water along with Fabric Cafe Bistro & Siamese Doll. From Pale Ale to Pilsners and everything in between, Little Creatures has a range of ‘hoppy’ beers that are sure to hit the spot.
If you loves beer & an easy, fun & relaxed atmosphere, great NZ cuisine with small & large Sharing plates, pizzas & a kids menu & both Siamese Doll and Fabric Cafe Bistro sitting alongside this Brewery/Restaurant, gives you some good options & it’s only 30 minutes from the Cottage.
15 minutes from the Cottage in Huapai, is a great spot for a catch-up over a beer or wine, relaxed, easy and food available out the back from a food truck.
Forty rotating flavours of convenient take-home, beerilicious greatness, as fresh as the day the local brewers put them in the keg. They operate as a tavern as well as an off licence so you can try them onsite and take them away in our Purged and Pressure Filled Roadies. Oh and we have cider, wine and spirits too.
Food is supplied by a different Food Truck each week, offering amazing delights and the freshest flavours.
The Beer Spot
15 minutes from the Cottage in Huapai, is a great spot for a catch-up over a beer or wine, relaxed, easy and food available out the back from a food truck.
Forty rotating flavours of convenient take-home, beerilicious greatness, as fresh as the day the local brewers put them in the keg. They operate as a tavern as well as an off licence so you can try them onsite and take them away in our Purged and Pressure Filled Roadies. Oh and we have cider, wine and spirits too.
Food is supplied by a different Food Truck each week, offering amazing delights and the freshest flavours.
In Huapai is the flavorful Hapunan, only 15 minutes from the Cottage, this takeaway only joint is well worth a visit. They started life with a food truck and now have this venue as well.
Aldrin and Laura are Hapunan.
Filipino Cuisine holds a unique place in both their hearts and they knew that taking the risk would help with giving a bit of spotlight to a cuisine that is so rich in culture and diversity.
Hapunan
In Huapai is the flavorful Hapunan, only 15 minutes from the Cottage, this takeaway only joint is well worth a visit. They started life with a food truck and now have this venue as well.
Aldrin and Laura are Hapunan.
Filipino Cuisine holds a unique place in both their hearts and they knew that taking the risk would help with giving a bit of spotlight to a cuisine that is so rich in culture and diversity.
Kneads All Day brings a vibrant and exciting new go-to spot in Hobsonville. Serving up Supreme coffee, freshly baked bread, sandwiches, salads, savouries from both the cabinet as well as from their menu & an impeccable selection of beautiful Cakes & sweet treats.
There is something for everyone. Kneads brings fun new twists to the brunch classics that we all know and love.
Park around the back in the New World Supermarket car park. This Cafe is right beside TokTok, which we also highly recommend.
Kneads All Day
Kneads All Day brings a vibrant and exciting new go-to spot in Hobsonville. Serving up Supreme coffee, freshly baked bread, sandwiches, salads, savouries from both the cabinet as well as from their menu & an impeccable selection of beautiful Cakes & sweet treats.
There is something for everyone. Kneads brings fun new twists to the brunch classics that we all know and love.
Park around the back in the New World Supermarket car park. This Cafe is right beside TokTok, which we also highly recommend.
Sightseeing
A windswept rugged coastline stretching 60km north showcases Muriwai's spectacular black sand surf beaches. At its southern end, Otakamiro Point is the site of one of our few mainland gannet (takapu) breeding colonies.
About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year. The nests are just centimetres apart. It's an air traffic controller's nightmare, but somehow the birds have it under control.
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Muriwai Jan-net Colony
428 Motutara RdA windswept rugged coastline stretching 60km north showcases Muriwai's spectacular black sand surf beaches. At its southern end, Otakamiro Point is the site of one of our few mainland gannet (takapu) breeding colonies.
About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year. The nests are just centimetres apart. It's an air traffic controller's nightmare, but somehow the birds have it under control.
Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The black-sand surf beach and surrounding area is a popular recreational area for Aucklanders. The Muriwai Regional Park includes a nesting site for a large colony of gannets.
Only 20-25 minutes door to door to Muriwai.
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穆里懷海灘
458 Motutara RdMuriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The black-sand surf beach and surrounding area is a popular recreational area for Aucklanders. The Muriwai Regional Park includes a nesting site for a large colony of gannets.
Only 20-25 minutes door to door to Muriwai.
BAY OF ISLANDS
You can’t go past the beautiful Bay of Islands on the northern East Coast of NZ and approx. a 3 hour drive north of Auckland, here you can take a boat cruise around the many islands, view dolphins, dive, fish or just relax in the sun. There is also the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, one of New Zealand's most significant historic sites in Paihia.
The Bay of Islands encompasses 144 islands between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula and includes the boutique towns of Opua, Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri.
There is a choice of tour operators mainly operating out of Paihia who offer excellent trips by sea to the spectacular Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on Piercy Island. A passenger ferry service runs between Paihia and Russell, while a vehicle ferry provides a link between Opua and Russell.
Russell is a charming town and a perfect base for exploring the Bay of Islands.
I spent many summer holidays at Russell – its quaint, bustling in summer yet still has a charm of yester year, it holds an important place in New Zealand's history, being the country's first seaport, its first European settlement and New Zealand's first capital in nearby Okiato. The town's streets retain their original layout and names from 1843, and many of its historic buildings can still be visited today. New Zealand's first licensed hotel, bar and restaurant, The Duke of Marlborough is located on the waterfront of Russell and it’s a great place to sit and have a spot of lunch, a drink and watch the boats come in and out.
The Bay of Islands has a vast range of activities including scenic heli-flights, boat cruises, walking tracks, kayaks, paddle boarding, and sailing.
Tapeka Point – is just north of Russell and is a maritime adventure playground with an abundance of wildlife including penguins, dolphins, marlin, whales, gannets and more. Many of the islands here have walking tracks and there is a camping ground on Urupukapuka Island which can be got to by passenger ferry.
A hiking option is to do the Urupukupuka Island Archaeological Walk – it’s the perfect place to soak in stunning views of the Bay of Islands as well as learn about the fascinating pre-European history of the island.
It’s a five-hour island walk. This track generally follows the outer edge of the island passing various archaeological features and doesn’t take a full day but enough to give you a good hike as well as a little history and take in the amazing coastal scenery and finish off a day of exploring on the gorgeous beach that is perfect for relaxing or snorkelling.
However, do your research as there are many wonderful walks in Northland and around the Bay of Islands if you’re a keen hiker.
FAR NORTH AND CENTRAL/WEST COAST
Venturing further north where the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Pacific Ocean is Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of New Zealand, a must-see when in New Zealand.
Near the tip of Cape Reinga are the Te Paki Sand Dunes, the largest of their kind in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s a good climb to the top but if you have a boogie board, it is a challenge, it’s made all worth it with the adrenaline rush of surfing down them via boogie board.
Not far is Ninety Mile Beach, a seemingly never-ending stretch of sand stretching along the western tip of the North Island. Officially a highway, the best way to explore the beach is by guided Coach tour from Kaitaia or Paihia – it’s a memorable day out and stunning scenery to boot.
Heading across to the West Coast, we have the wonderful Hokianga Harbour, 2 of the most popular and quaint little towns are Opononi and its twin settlement Omapere, which provide a slice of beachside living in the heart of the Hokianga Harbour. Opononi was made famous in the mid 1950s by the tame dolphin Opo, who used to let children ride on his back.
A white sand beach stretches all the way to the Opononi Wharf, where you can catch a water taxi to the giant sand dunes on the other side of the harbour. Dune surfing on boogie boards is a thrill that leaves you sandy but extremely satisfied. Other options are kayaks or jetski’s.
Further south and heading back down the west coast, you will discover a beautiful Kauri forest, of all New Zealand’s kauri forests, none is more famous than Waipoua Forest, just north of Dargaville. As the largest remaining tract of native forest in Northland, Waipoua is an ancient green world of towering trees and rare birds. The highway through the forest is memorable for the natural gateways created by huge kauri trees and the fringing of colourful ferns along the road's edge.
This forest is the home of Tāne Mahuta, the country's largest kauri tree, which is approximately 2,000 years old and still growing. Nearly 18 metres to the first branch and 4.4 metres in diameter, Tāne Mahuta is rightly called 'The Lord of the Forest'. Another significant tree in Waipoua Forest is Te Matua Ngahere – 'Father of the Forest' – which is estimated to be between 2,500 and 3,000 years old.
There are tracks and walks through all these regions – and worth doing further googling if you’d like to take in some of these.
Northland
BAY OF ISLANDS
You can’t go past the beautiful Bay of Islands on the northern East Coast of NZ and approx. a 3 hour drive north of Auckland, here you can take a boat cruise around the many islands, view dolphins, dive, fish or just relax in the sun. There is also the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, one of New Zealand's most significant historic sites in Paihia.
The Bay of Islands encompasses 144 islands between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula and includes the boutique towns of Opua, Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri.
There is a choice of tour operators mainly operating out of Paihia who offer excellent trips by sea to the spectacular Cape Brett and the ‘Hole in the Rock’ on Piercy Island. A passenger ferry service runs between Paihia and Russell, while a vehicle ferry provides a link between Opua and Russell.
Russell is a charming town and a perfect base for exploring the Bay of Islands.
I spent many summer holidays at Russell – its quaint, bustling in summer yet still has a charm of yester year, it holds an important place in New Zealand's history, being the country's first seaport, its first European settlement and New Zealand's first capital in nearby Okiato. The town's streets retain their original layout and names from 1843, and many of its historic buildings can still be visited today. New Zealand's first licensed hotel, bar and restaurant, The Duke of Marlborough is located on the waterfront of Russell and it’s a great place to sit and have a spot of lunch, a drink and watch the boats come in and out.
The Bay of Islands has a vast range of activities including scenic heli-flights, boat cruises, walking tracks, kayaks, paddle boarding, and sailing.
Tapeka Point – is just north of Russell and is a maritime adventure playground with an abundance of wildlife including penguins, dolphins, marlin, whales, gannets and more. Many of the islands here have walking tracks and there is a camping ground on Urupukapuka Island which can be got to by passenger ferry.
A hiking option is to do the Urupukupuka Island Archaeological Walk – it’s the perfect place to soak in stunning views of the Bay of Islands as well as learn about the fascinating pre-European history of the island.
It’s a five-hour island walk. This track generally follows the outer edge of the island passing various archaeological features and doesn’t take a full day but enough to give you a good hike as well as a little history and take in the amazing coastal scenery and finish off a day of exploring on the gorgeous beach that is perfect for relaxing or snorkelling.
However, do your research as there are many wonderful walks in Northland and around the Bay of Islands if you’re a keen hiker.
FAR NORTH AND CENTRAL/WEST COAST
Venturing further north where the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Pacific Ocean is Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of New Zealand, a must-see when in New Zealand.
Near the tip of Cape Reinga are the Te Paki Sand Dunes, the largest of their kind in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s a good climb to the top but if you have a boogie board, it is a challenge, it’s made all worth it with the adrenaline rush of surfing down them via boogie board.
Not far is Ninety Mile Beach, a seemingly never-ending stretch of sand stretching along the western tip of the North Island. Officially a highway, the best way to explore the beach is by guided Coach tour from Kaitaia or Paihia – it’s a memorable day out and stunning scenery to boot.
Heading across to the West Coast, we have the wonderful Hokianga Harbour, 2 of the most popular and quaint little towns are Opononi and its twin settlement Omapere, which provide a slice of beachside living in the heart of the Hokianga Harbour. Opononi was made famous in the mid 1950s by the tame dolphin Opo, who used to let children ride on his back.
A white sand beach stretches all the way to the Opononi Wharf, where you can catch a water taxi to the giant sand dunes on the other side of the harbour. Dune surfing on boogie boards is a thrill that leaves you sandy but extremely satisfied. Other options are kayaks or jetski’s.
Further south and heading back down the west coast, you will discover a beautiful Kauri forest, of all New Zealand’s kauri forests, none is more famous than Waipoua Forest, just north of Dargaville. As the largest remaining tract of native forest in Northland, Waipoua is an ancient green world of towering trees and rare birds. The highway through the forest is memorable for the natural gateways created by huge kauri trees and the fringing of colourful ferns along the road's edge.
This forest is the home of Tāne Mahuta, the country's largest kauri tree, which is approximately 2,000 years old and still growing. Nearly 18 metres to the first branch and 4.4 metres in diameter, Tāne Mahuta is rightly called 'The Lord of the Forest'. Another significant tree in Waipoua Forest is Te Matua Ngahere – 'Father of the Forest' – which is estimated to be between 2,500 and 3,000 years old.
There are tracks and walks through all these regions – and worth doing further googling if you’d like to take in some of these.
WARKWORTH/MATAKANA/TAWHARANUI
Only an hour north of The Stables Cottage and close to a myriad of stunning east coast beaches, Matakana is a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Matakana is foodie heaven - if you enjoy home-grown delicacies and award-winning wine then look no further.
Enjoy a wine tastings at one of the numerous wineries in the region, especially famous for producing delicious chardonnay, pinot gris and classic red varieties of Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah. Treat yourself to a relaxed gourmet lunch overlooking the vines.
If you’re visiting in the weekend, make sure to stop in at the Matakana Farmers’ Market on a Saturday. The stalls are packed with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, homemade spreads, organic foods, craft beer and olive oils. Enjoy an indulgent brunch of delicious crepes piled high with bacon and maple syrup, or savour hot mussel fritters beside the river.
Afterwards, explore Matakana Village’s galleries, gift stores, fashion boutiques and eateries, visit the Brick Bay Sculpture trail and enjoy lunch in their fashionable glasshouse and taste one of their wine and a must the Scuplterium also is worth a visit.
The stunning north Auckland beaches of Omaha, Leigh, Pakiri and Tawharanui are all a short drive away, and don’t forget your snorkelling gear – marine reserves such as Goat Island lie just off the coast and only a further 20 minutes from Matakana.
The road to Tawharanui heads east from the riverside town of Warkworth off State Highway 1. You'll soon pass through the rural area of Matakana, the picturesque Matakana region is a foodie's heaven known for its weekend farmers market, boutique food shops and spectacular vineyards, as well as the Brick Bay Sculpture trail & restaurant and the Sculpterium - well worth a stop if you have the time. The road continues through farmland and ends with a winding gravel section.
Once a large private farm, the Tawharanui Regional Park covers the end of a peninsula that extends into the Pacific Ocean just north of Kawau Island. The long, sandy beach on the northern side is considered to be one of the best swimming and surfing venues in the north Auckland region. There are grassed areas above the beach furnished with shady pohutukawa trees - a picnic paradise.
An ecology trail starts at the far end of the beach, beyond a protected breeding area of very rare New Zealand dotterel birds. The trail passes along a rounded-stone beach before climbing up across farmland to a valley of beautiful native forest. Points of interest are marked along the way and copies of the trail guide are available from the hut at Anchor Bay. There are several longer walking trails in the area, including one to panoramic views from high on the end of the peninsula.
Tawharanui Regional Park is about 80 minutes drive north of Auckland – so you could even do this as a day trip from our Cottage.
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Matakana
WARKWORTH/MATAKANA/TAWHARANUI
Only an hour north of The Stables Cottage and close to a myriad of stunning east coast beaches, Matakana is a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Matakana is foodie heaven - if you enjoy home-grown delicacies and award-winning wine then look no further.
Enjoy a wine tastings at one of the numerous wineries in the region, especially famous for producing delicious chardonnay, pinot gris and classic red varieties of Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah. Treat yourself to a relaxed gourmet lunch overlooking the vines.
If you’re visiting in the weekend, make sure to stop in at the Matakana Farmers’ Market on a Saturday. The stalls are packed with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, homemade spreads, organic foods, craft beer and olive oils. Enjoy an indulgent brunch of delicious crepes piled high with bacon and maple syrup, or savour hot mussel fritters beside the river.
Afterwards, explore Matakana Village’s galleries, gift stores, fashion boutiques and eateries, visit the Brick Bay Sculpture trail and enjoy lunch in their fashionable glasshouse and taste one of their wine and a must the Scuplterium also is worth a visit.
The stunning north Auckland beaches of Omaha, Leigh, Pakiri and Tawharanui are all a short drive away, and don’t forget your snorkelling gear – marine reserves such as Goat Island lie just off the coast and only a further 20 minutes from Matakana.
The road to Tawharanui heads east from the riverside town of Warkworth off State Highway 1. You'll soon pass through the rural area of Matakana, the picturesque Matakana region is a foodie's heaven known for its weekend farmers market, boutique food shops and spectacular vineyards, as well as the Brick Bay Sculpture trail & restaurant and the Sculpterium - well worth a stop if you have the time. The road continues through farmland and ends with a winding gravel section.
Once a large private farm, the Tawharanui Regional Park covers the end of a peninsula that extends into the Pacific Ocean just north of Kawau Island. The long, sandy beach on the northern side is considered to be one of the best swimming and surfing venues in the north Auckland region. There are grassed areas above the beach furnished with shady pohutukawa trees - a picnic paradise.
An ecology trail starts at the far end of the beach, beyond a protected breeding area of very rare New Zealand dotterel birds. The trail passes along a rounded-stone beach before climbing up across farmland to a valley of beautiful native forest. Points of interest are marked along the way and copies of the trail guide are available from the hut at Anchor Bay. There are several longer walking trails in the area, including one to panoramic views from high on the end of the peninsula.
Tawharanui Regional Park is about 80 minutes drive north of Auckland – so you could even do this as a day trip from our Cottage.
THE COROMANDEL
The first being the The Coromandel, on the East Coast of NZ,
its mountainous, forested interior dotted with walking tracks means there's something for everyone.
Its a binocular’s view across the gulf from Auckland, The Coromandel is everything that a big city isn’t. With a mountainous interior cloaked in native rainforest and more than 400 kilometres of dazzling white sand beaches, it is rustic, unspoiled and relaxed.
Activities and attractions are plentiful, from fishing and diving to hiking and cycling. You might choose skydiving in Whitianga or a guided sea kayak tour around the coast.
If you’re lovers of white sand beaches and secret coves, The Coromandel is paradise. I’d head to Cathedral Cove where a naturally-formed archway divides two small, perfect bays, there are not many places in the world where a cathedral-like tunnel separates two secluded white sand beaches. You can explore it from a kayak tour or a boat cruise or walk in through the track. Look out for seals, dolphins and colourful fish in crystal-clear water at the nearby marine reserve or visit the impressive Big Bay Blowhole, near Hahei.
Also you can dig a hole at nearby Hot Water Beach and bathe in naturally heated mineral water that bubbles up from deep within the earth. Or, if you’re a keen surfer, head to Pauanui or Whangamata – both towns have beaches known for their consistent swell.
As well as stunning beaches, there’s a myriad of walking tracks on offer in this region. The most popular is The Pinnacles, a 2-day walk that takes hikers up to one of the highest peaks in the Coromandel Forest Park for spectacular views or something a little less taxing is the Coromandel Coastal Walkway, which is a day walk that winds its way along the coast and traverses bush, farmland and coastline; this takes 7 hours (return) and lets you soak in the full beauty and solitude of the remote upper Coromandel Peninsula. Stony Bay and Fletchers Bay mark the start and endpoints of the track, and both are hidden jewels in their own right. Also walks in the Wentworth Valley showcase a beautiful waterfall and abandoned gold mines.
Or for a little spoiling and chillaxing time as you are on holiday, relax in naturally heated mineral waters at The Lost Spring Geothermal Spa in Whitianga. You will be surrounded by tropical plants and soothing waterfalls, the thermal waters flow from a spring deep within the earth’s surface. They are have pampering sessions at the on-site day spa.
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Coromandel
THE COROMANDEL
The first being the The Coromandel, on the East Coast of NZ,
its mountainous, forested interior dotted with walking tracks means there's something for everyone.
Its a binocular’s view across the gulf from Auckland, The Coromandel is everything that a big city isn’t. With a mountainous interior cloaked in native rainforest and more than 400 kilometres of dazzling white sand beaches, it is rustic, unspoiled and relaxed.
Activities and attractions are plentiful, from fishing and diving to hiking and cycling. You might choose skydiving in Whitianga or a guided sea kayak tour around the coast.
If you’re lovers of white sand beaches and secret coves, The Coromandel is paradise. I’d head to Cathedral Cove where a naturally-formed archway divides two small, perfect bays, there are not many places in the world where a cathedral-like tunnel separates two secluded white sand beaches. You can explore it from a kayak tour or a boat cruise or walk in through the track. Look out for seals, dolphins and colourful fish in crystal-clear water at the nearby marine reserve or visit the impressive Big Bay Blowhole, near Hahei.
Also you can dig a hole at nearby Hot Water Beach and bathe in naturally heated mineral water that bubbles up from deep within the earth. Or, if you’re a keen surfer, head to Pauanui or Whangamata – both towns have beaches known for their consistent swell.
As well as stunning beaches, there’s a myriad of walking tracks on offer in this region. The most popular is The Pinnacles, a 2-day walk that takes hikers up to one of the highest peaks in the Coromandel Forest Park for spectacular views or something a little less taxing is the Coromandel Coastal Walkway, which is a day walk that winds its way along the coast and traverses bush, farmland and coastline; this takes 7 hours (return) and lets you soak in the full beauty and solitude of the remote upper Coromandel Peninsula. Stony Bay and Fletchers Bay mark the start and endpoints of the track, and both are hidden jewels in their own right. Also walks in the Wentworth Valley showcase a beautiful waterfall and abandoned gold mines.
Or for a little spoiling and chillaxing time as you are on holiday, relax in naturally heated mineral waters at The Lost Spring Geothermal Spa in Whitianga. You will be surrounded by tropical plants and soothing waterfalls, the thermal waters flow from a spring deep within the earth’s surface. They are have pampering sessions at the on-site day spa.
HAURAKI GULF – CITY OF SAILS
The Stables is a short 45 minute drive into Aucklands CBD –
The Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter are laced with wonderful eateries and sit right on Aucklands waterfront, you can watch the boats come in and out as you sit and eat fresh seasonal foods from some of the finest dining establishments – such as AHI, The Lodge Bar, Botswana Butchery and more…..
Explore Auckland’s magnificent Hauraki Gulf and its beautiful islands. The jewel of the gulf is Waiheke Island, a haven of vineyards, olive groves, beaches and fine dining, just a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
Or an exciting day trip, discover the history and sandy coves of Rotoroa Island, explore the open wildlife sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi Island or climb the volcanic cone of Rangitoto Island for incredible views from the summit.
Waiheke is a haven of beautiful vineyards, olive groves and beaches, all just a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
Hauraki Gulf
HAURAKI GULF – CITY OF SAILS
The Stables is a short 45 minute drive into Aucklands CBD –
The Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter are laced with wonderful eateries and sit right on Aucklands waterfront, you can watch the boats come in and out as you sit and eat fresh seasonal foods from some of the finest dining establishments – such as AHI, The Lodge Bar, Botswana Butchery and more…..
Explore Auckland’s magnificent Hauraki Gulf and its beautiful islands. The jewel of the gulf is Waiheke Island, a haven of vineyards, olive groves, beaches and fine dining, just a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
Or an exciting day trip, discover the history and sandy coves of Rotoroa Island, explore the open wildlife sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi Island or climb the volcanic cone of Rangitoto Island for incredible views from the summit.
Waiheke is a haven of beautiful vineyards, olive groves and beaches, all just a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
THE WILD WEST COAST BEACHES
You're never too far from the sea in Auckland. In less than an hour's drive from the city centre and 25 minutes from The Stables Cottage, you can find yourself on wild ruggest black sand beaches, where the Tasman Sea meets long, vast stretches of black sand. Visit Muriwai Beach to see the impressive clifftops and gannet colonies and Karekare, made famous as the backdrop for the film The Piano.
The west is wild. Te Henga (Bethells) and Muriwai beaches all have a remote, untamed beauty that's good for the soul. Although you’ll feel a world away, many of these beautiful beaches are less than 30 minutes drive from the Cottage, making them ideal day trip destinations.
Muriwai is an impressive coastline with cliff-top trails to a huge gannet colony, with easy access and viewing platforms that let you get up close. The Gannet Colony is in residence from August to March. Next to the car park, a short walking track leads to a viewing platform right above the main colony area. Out to sea, the colony continues on two vertical-sided islands. About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year. A windswept rugged coastline stretching 60 kilometres, and interrupted only by streams and rivers, makes Muriwai one of New Zealand's most spectacular black-sand surf beaches. You can hire blokarts, bikes and kites or simply take a stroll along the boardwalk that hugs the coastline and get a dose of fresh ocean air.
Te Henga (Bethells) is smaller than the other beaches, with a cosier feel. The sand begins well back from the surf and there is a shallow lagoon before the river reaches the sea. A walking track crosses the northern headland to secluded O'Neill Bay, another favourite with surfers.
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Muriwai
THE WILD WEST COAST BEACHES
You're never too far from the sea in Auckland. In less than an hour's drive from the city centre and 25 minutes from The Stables Cottage, you can find yourself on wild ruggest black sand beaches, where the Tasman Sea meets long, vast stretches of black sand. Visit Muriwai Beach to see the impressive clifftops and gannet colonies and Karekare, made famous as the backdrop for the film The Piano.
The west is wild. Te Henga (Bethells) and Muriwai beaches all have a remote, untamed beauty that's good for the soul. Although you’ll feel a world away, many of these beautiful beaches are less than 30 minutes drive from the Cottage, making them ideal day trip destinations.
Muriwai is an impressive coastline with cliff-top trails to a huge gannet colony, with easy access and viewing platforms that let you get up close. The Gannet Colony is in residence from August to March. Next to the car park, a short walking track leads to a viewing platform right above the main colony area. Out to sea, the colony continues on two vertical-sided islands. About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year. A windswept rugged coastline stretching 60 kilometres, and interrupted only by streams and rivers, makes Muriwai one of New Zealand's most spectacular black-sand surf beaches. You can hire blokarts, bikes and kites or simply take a stroll along the boardwalk that hugs the coastline and get a dose of fresh ocean air.
Te Henga (Bethells) is smaller than the other beaches, with a cosier feel. The sand begins well back from the surf and there is a shallow lagoon before the river reaches the sea. A walking track crosses the northern headland to secluded O'Neill Bay, another favourite with surfers.
KUMEU AND OUR LOCAL AREA
Home to Auckland’s oldest winery, Kumeu boasts award-winning restaurants, fascinating galleries and eclectic speciality shops.
If you’re coming from the city you can catch the Riverhead ferry or take a short drive to New Zealand’s oldest riverside tavern, The Riverhead, for a delicious meal and drinks overlooking the water, or visit the nearby brewbar - Hallertau and restaurant for freshly brewed craft beers – both of these classic establishments are with a 20 minute drive of the Cottage.
Kumeu combines a rich history with a picturesque countryside setting. The region’s winemaking heritage dates back to the 1940s, when families of Croatian origin opened Auckland’s first wineries. Try a cellar door tasting at one of Kumeu’s many boutique wineries, Soljans, Westbrook Winery, Coopers Creek, Kumeu River and the Hunting Lodge – all ranging in size from small artisan winemakers to some of the best-known names in wine.
Make sure you also visit the nearby Woodhill Forest, a stunning natural playground for adventure lovers who love to hike and get some fresh air with the city on the doorstep.
A little further past Kumeu you’ll come across Waimauku and the turn off to Muriwai Beach as advised above. Drive further north to Helensville for a hot swim or a wander around an old dairy factory town.
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Kumeu
KUMEU AND OUR LOCAL AREA
Home to Auckland’s oldest winery, Kumeu boasts award-winning restaurants, fascinating galleries and eclectic speciality shops.
If you’re coming from the city you can catch the Riverhead ferry or take a short drive to New Zealand’s oldest riverside tavern, The Riverhead, for a delicious meal and drinks overlooking the water, or visit the nearby brewbar - Hallertau and restaurant for freshly brewed craft beers – both of these classic establishments are with a 20 minute drive of the Cottage.
Kumeu combines a rich history with a picturesque countryside setting. The region’s winemaking heritage dates back to the 1940s, when families of Croatian origin opened Auckland’s first wineries. Try a cellar door tasting at one of Kumeu’s many boutique wineries, Soljans, Westbrook Winery, Coopers Creek, Kumeu River and the Hunting Lodge – all ranging in size from small artisan winemakers to some of the best-known names in wine.
Make sure you also visit the nearby Woodhill Forest, a stunning natural playground for adventure lovers who love to hike and get some fresh air with the city on the doorstep.
A little further past Kumeu you’ll come across Waimauku and the turn off to Muriwai Beach as advised above. Drive further north to Helensville for a hot swim or a wander around an old dairy factory town.
HELENSVILLE – OUR LOCAL
Helensville was named one of New Zealand's 'Top Ten Small Towns' by a national magazine. Only 12 minutes from the Cottage and 45 minutes from downtown Auckland, Helensville has all the hallmarks of a classic country town – green pastures, historic architecture and a friendly population of down-to-earth people.
The town has two museums – one devoted to pioneer days; another that honours its railway heritage. Close to Helensville you’ll find Parakai Springs, a collection of naturally heated pools for swimming and water slides.
Other local attractions include vineyards, beaches, horse riding, golf courses and boats that can show you around the immense Kaipara Harbour.
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Helensville
HELENSVILLE – OUR LOCAL
Helensville was named one of New Zealand's 'Top Ten Small Towns' by a national magazine. Only 12 minutes from the Cottage and 45 minutes from downtown Auckland, Helensville has all the hallmarks of a classic country town – green pastures, historic architecture and a friendly population of down-to-earth people.
The town has two museums – one devoted to pioneer days; another that honours its railway heritage. Close to Helensville you’ll find Parakai Springs, a collection of naturally heated pools for swimming and water slides.
Other local attractions include vineyards, beaches, horse riding, golf courses and boats that can show you around the immense Kaipara Harbour.
Golf Courses
The Stables Cottage is set in the middle of many great courses, from our local down the road - 5 minutes away - Helensville District Golf Course, to South Head, Muriwai, Huapai and further a field at Golf Harbour - you are spoilt for choice.
Welcome to Helensville Golf Club - Located amidst farmland and lifestyle blocks, the course whilst on easy terrain offers a challenge to golfers of all skills.
Sometimes challenging, the Helensville Golf Club course provides a good test of golf. Accuracy from the tees is required to negotiate a combination of tree lined fairways, lakes and streams,with strategically designed short to medium length holes for golfers of all levels to enjoy. The course is set in park like surroundings with gentle undulating terrain. Come and enjoy a game of golf in a peaceful and tranquil country setting.
Helensville District Golf Club
197 Peak RdWelcome to Helensville Golf Club - Located amidst farmland and lifestyle blocks, the course whilst on easy terrain offers a challenge to golfers of all skills.
Sometimes challenging, the Helensville Golf Club course provides a good test of golf. Accuracy from the tees is required to negotiate a combination of tree lined fairways, lakes and streams,with strategically designed short to medium length holes for golfers of all levels to enjoy. The course is set in park like surroundings with gentle undulating terrain. Come and enjoy a game of golf in a peaceful and tranquil country setting.
The Muriwai Golf Links is a true links course offering all year round golf, dry underfoot in the winter & irrigated fairways for great summer conditions. The club offers 18-hole championship golf links along with multiple practice areas: putting green, short game driving range, which includes chipping green & practice bunkers complimented by a full length driving range. The club operates a Golf Shop, 6-day café & full bar facilities. The club lounge is available for hosting corporate events, weddings & private functions with corporate tournaments a speciality.
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Muriwai Golf Links
101 Coast RdThe Muriwai Golf Links is a true links course offering all year round golf, dry underfoot in the winter & irrigated fairways for great summer conditions. The club offers 18-hole championship golf links along with multiple practice areas: putting green, short game driving range, which includes chipping green & practice bunkers complimented by a full length driving range. The club operates a Golf Shop, 6-day café & full bar facilities. The club lounge is available for hosting corporate events, weddings & private functions with corporate tournaments a speciality.
Located on the edge of the Waitemata Harbour and only 5 minutes from the North Western Motorway, 12 minutes from The Stables Cottage and only 20 minutes from the CBD, Huapai Golf Club is one of New Zealand's finest country courses.
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Huapai Golf Club Inc
1261 Coatesville Riverhead Hwy
Located on the edge of the Waitemata Harbour and only 5 minutes from the North Western Motorway, 12 minutes from The Stables Cottage and only 20 minutes from the CBD, Huapai Golf Club is one of New Zealand's finest country courses.
Only 50 minutes from the Auckland CBD & 25 minutes from The Stables Cottage, the South Head golf course lies on gentle rolling terrain and features spectacular views of the Kaipara Harbour -- providing the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The course is regarded as one of greater Auckland's "hidden gems" that provides a challenging yet fair test for golfers of all abilities. Because the sand base allows for excellent drainage, it has developed a reputation as a fine all-weather course with sculptured Kikuyu-grassed fairways and manicured greens. We are usually open when others are closed.
Visitors are always welcome, with clubs, carts and trundlers for hire and the best value green fees in Auckland. Just book a tee time.
We are happy to accommodate your group or corporate functions -- please contact the office to discuss your needs.
For more regular golfers, we offer a variety of membership options for the lowest subscriptions available in the region.
Come and play at South Head Golf Club and enjoy country golf at its very finest.
South Head Golf Club Inc
1640 S Head RdOnly 50 minutes from the Auckland CBD & 25 minutes from The Stables Cottage, the South Head golf course lies on gentle rolling terrain and features spectacular views of the Kaipara Harbour -- providing the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The course is regarded as one of greater Auckland's "hidden gems" that provides a challenging yet fair test for golfers of all abilities. Because the sand base allows for excellent drainage, it has developed a reputation as a fine all-weather course with sculptured Kikuyu-grassed fairways and manicured greens. We are usually open when others are closed.
Visitors are always welcome, with clubs, carts and trundlers for hire and the best value green fees in Auckland. Just book a tee time.
We are happy to accommodate your group or corporate functions -- please contact the office to discuss your needs.
For more regular golfers, we offer a variety of membership options for the lowest subscriptions available in the region.
Come and play at South Head Golf Club and enjoy country golf at its very finest.
Active outdoor pursuits
Welcome to Muriwai Beach Horse Treks
If you’ve never been horse trekking before, you need to give it a go. It’s an amazing experience and one that keeps you coming back again. We’re lucky enough to trek along the picturesque black sand beach of Muriwai, and through the enchanting Woodhill forest.
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Muriwai Beach Horse Treks Auckland
Coast RoadWelcome to Muriwai Beach Horse Treks
If you’ve never been horse trekking before, you need to give it a go. It’s an amazing experience and one that keeps you coming back again. We’re lucky enough to trek along the picturesque black sand beach of Muriwai, and through the enchanting Woodhill forest.
The Waitemata Clay Target Club is one of New Zealand’s biggest situated on a 20 Hectare property. The Club has modern equipment, a comfortable and fully licensed club house and spacious carpark.
The club has historically been a strong contender at clay target shooting. As can be seen from pictures in the gallery it is a fun sport that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Waitemata Clay Target Club
465 Old N RdThe Waitemata Clay Target Club is one of New Zealand’s biggest situated on a 20 Hectare property. The Club has modern equipment, a comfortable and fully licensed club house and spacious carpark.
The club has historically been a strong contender at clay target shooting. As can be seen from pictures in the gallery it is a fun sport that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Along with Paintball, these guys also do Low Impact Paintball & Archery Tag and only 12 minutes from our door.
World Challenge Tag Paintball
170 Old N RdAlong with Paintball, these guys also do Low Impact Paintball & Archery Tag and only 12 minutes from our door.
Everyone has their own flavor of entertainment and with this in mind we’ve expanded to offer other activities such as Archery Tag, Low Impact Paintball and Airsoft. Choose your experience at this well established venue and get amongst the action.
Located only 7 minutes from the end of the North-Western motorway & 12 minutes from The Stables Cottage on the Woodhill Forest. World Challenge Tag Paintball is conveniently located for all to enjoy. Operating rain or shine it’s always game on!
Delta Force Paintball Woodhill Forest - Auckland
Everyone has their own flavor of entertainment and with this in mind we’ve expanded to offer other activities such as Archery Tag, Low Impact Paintball and Airsoft. Choose your experience at this well established venue and get amongst the action.
Located only 7 minutes from the end of the North-Western motorway & 12 minutes from The Stables Cottage on the Woodhill Forest. World Challenge Tag Paintball is conveniently located for all to enjoy. Operating rain or shine it’s always game on!
Based in South Head as well as Muriwai Beach.
Coastal Views Safaris
No experience needed. This tour covers between 25 and 35kms of forest tracks, which gets onto Muriwai Beach for a short blast before heading back into the forest tracks. Tailored to suit the individuals riding capabilities.
Full instructions are given and the tour is fully guided. Age limit is 14 and above - doublers (including children between the ages of 5 and 13) pay half price with a full paying adult.
Bring sturdy shoes, long pants and your camera.
We will supply, helmets, goggles and wet weather gear.
Tours: Daily
Tour starts at 10 am or 1 pm
Bookings Essential
Allow 2 hours
Motorcycle / drivers license required.
Cost $289.00 per person or pick up/drop off inner city $339.00 per person.
4 Track Adventures
320 Wilson RoadBased in South Head as well as Muriwai Beach.
Coastal Views Safaris
No experience needed. This tour covers between 25 and 35kms of forest tracks, which gets onto Muriwai Beach for a short blast before heading back into the forest tracks. Tailored to suit the individuals riding capabilities.
Full instructions are given and the tour is fully guided. Age limit is 14 and above - doublers (including children between the ages of 5 and 13) pay half price with a full paying adult.
Bring sturdy shoes, long pants and your camera.
We will supply, helmets, goggles and wet weather gear.
Tours: Daily
Tour starts at 10 am or 1 pm
Bookings Essential
Allow 2 hours
Motorcycle / drivers license required.
Cost $289.00 per person or pick up/drop off inner city $339.00 per person.
We are Aucklands only managed and purpose-built rider accessed single track network. Loaded with fun for people of all ages. We also have Auckland’s only managed Disc Golf Course.
We’re just 40 minutes from downtown Auckland & 15 minutes from The Stables Cottage, they have over 100 hire bikes and discs, an on-site mechanic service, pro-shop and cafe…
…AND WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND, NO SNOW, NO HEATWAVES, JUST PERFECT
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Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
Restall RoadWe are Aucklands only managed and purpose-built rider accessed single track network. Loaded with fun for people of all ages. We also have Auckland’s only managed Disc Golf Course.
We’re just 40 minutes from downtown Auckland & 15 minutes from The Stables Cottage, they have over 100 hire bikes and discs, an on-site mechanic service, pro-shop and cafe…
…AND WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND, NO SNOW, NO HEATWAVES, JUST PERFECT
Tree Adventures is a tree-top challenge course offering an impressive range of suspended obstacles and ziplines.
Challenge your balance, build confidence and unleash your inner monkey while enjoying the beauty of the Woodhill Forest.
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Tree Adventures [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL]
Tree Adventures is a tree-top challenge course offering an impressive range of suspended obstacles and ziplines.
Challenge your balance, build confidence and unleash your inner monkey while enjoying the beauty of the Woodhill Forest.
Te Ngahere o Woodhill is a commercial exotic forest located to the northwest of Auckland, New Zealand. The forest covers approx 12,500 hectares of the Te Korowai-o-Te-Tonga Peninsula, from Muriwai in the south to South Head in the north. The forest is a popular location for a number of recreation activities, including horse riding, 4WD and trail biking, mountain biking, paintball, tree climbing adventures, orienteering and filming, although all require a permit, and walking or dog walking is no longer supported by the owners. Woodhill Forest is a sand-based pine forest, providing all weather trails and recreation. Woodhill Forest is also notorious as a site where several bodies have been found dumped or buried.
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Woodhill Forest
Restall RoadTe Ngahere o Woodhill is a commercial exotic forest located to the northwest of Auckland, New Zealand. The forest covers approx 12,500 hectares of the Te Korowai-o-Te-Tonga Peninsula, from Muriwai in the south to South Head in the north. The forest is a popular location for a number of recreation activities, including horse riding, 4WD and trail biking, mountain biking, paintball, tree climbing adventures, orienteering and filming, although all require a permit, and walking or dog walking is no longer supported by the owners. Woodhill Forest is a sand-based pine forest, providing all weather trails and recreation. Woodhill Forest is also notorious as a site where several bodies have been found dumped or buried.
Pine forest with trails popular for mountain biking, 4x4 drives, horseback riding & walking.
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Riverhead Forest
Pine forest with trails popular for mountain biking, 4x4 drives, horseback riding & walking.
Neighbourhoods
Helensville is a small township north-west of Auckland, New Zealand. It is sited 40 kilometres northwest of Aucklands CBD and 12 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
It’s sits close to the southern extremity of the Kaipara Harbour. State Highway 16 passes through the town, connecting it to Waimauku 16 km to the south, and Kaukapakapa about 12 km to the north-east.
You drive through Helensville to get to Parakai & South Head.
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Helensville
Helensville is a small township north-west of Auckland, New Zealand. It is sited 40 kilometres northwest of Aucklands CBD and 12 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
It’s sits close to the southern extremity of the Kaipara Harbour. State Highway 16 passes through the town, connecting it to Waimauku 16 km to the south, and Kaukapakapa about 12 km to the north-east.
You drive through Helensville to get to Parakai & South Head.
Kaukapakapa is a tiny township approx 31kms north west of Aucklands CBD & 10 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
It is situated in the Rodney district.
State Highway 16 passes through the town, connecting it to Helensville about 12 km to the south-west, and Araparera about 14 km to the north. The North Auckland Line also passes through Kaukapakapa. The Kaukapakapa River flows from the town to the Kaipara Harbour to the west.
Omeru Falls, Kaukapakapa
Roughly a 35-minute return walk from Kaukapakapa township, this bush reserve features two streams, waterfalls, a pa site and a picnic area. This park is a well kept nor-western secret, dying to be explored.
Kaukapakapa
Kaukapakapa is a tiny township approx 31kms north west of Aucklands CBD & 10 minutes from The Stables Cottage.
It is situated in the Rodney district.
State Highway 16 passes through the town, connecting it to Helensville about 12 km to the south-west, and Araparera about 14 km to the north. The North Auckland Line also passes through Kaukapakapa. The Kaukapakapa River flows from the town to the Kaipara Harbour to the west.
Omeru Falls, Kaukapakapa
Roughly a 35-minute return walk from Kaukapakapa township, this bush reserve features two streams, waterfalls, a pa site and a picnic area. This park is a well kept nor-western secret, dying to be explored.
Waimauku is a small locality in the north west region of Auckland. Waimauku is approximately 4 kilometres west of Huapai on State Highway 16 at the junction with the road to Muriwai Beach. Helensville is 16 km to the north-west.
Waimauku
Waimauku is a small locality in the north west region of Auckland. Waimauku is approximately 4 kilometres west of Huapai on State Highway 16 at the junction with the road to Muriwai Beach. Helensville is 16 km to the north-west.
Kumeū is an affluent rural community situated 15km from the Stables Cottage in north-west of the Auckland. State Highway 16 and the North Auckland Line pass through the town. Huapai lies to the west, Riverhead to the north, Whenuapai to the east, and Taupaki to the south.
This is our main township with a New World supermarket, restaurants and all amenities- pharmacy, doctors, dentists, shops and takeaways.
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Kumeu
Kumeū is an affluent rural community situated 15km from the Stables Cottage in north-west of the Auckland. State Highway 16 and the North Auckland Line pass through the town. Huapai lies to the west, Riverhead to the north, Whenuapai to the east, and Taupaki to the south.
This is our main township with a New World supermarket, restaurants and all amenities- pharmacy, doctors, dentists, shops and takeaways.
Riverhead is a small, historically predominantly working-class town located at the head of the Waitematā Harbour in the north-west of Auckland, New Zealand. The region around Riverhead and the neighbouring towns of Kumeu and Huapai is known for its vineyards.
Known for its historic Riverhead Tavern & Restaurant as well as the wonderfully famous brewery Hallertau and the restaurant The Beekeepers Wife.
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Riverhead
Riverhead is a small, historically predominantly working-class town located at the head of the Waitematā Harbour in the north-west of Auckland, New Zealand. The region around Riverhead and the neighbouring towns of Kumeu and Huapai is known for its vineyards.
Known for its historic Riverhead Tavern & Restaurant as well as the wonderfully famous brewery Hallertau and the restaurant The Beekeepers Wife.
Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The black-sand surf beach and surrounding area is a popular recreational area for Aucklanders. The Muriwai Regional Park includes a nesting site for a large colony of gannets.
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Muriwai
Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The black-sand surf beach and surrounding area is a popular recreational area for Aucklanders. The Muriwai Regional Park includes a nesting site for a large colony of gannets.
Only a 25 minute drive from the Cottage & 15 minutes north of Albany and 30 minutes from Auckland’s CBD, this growing beach-side town continues to create new experiences for relaxation and adventure – you can eat, shop and play – all in one beautiful location.
Quickly becoming known as the most vibrant ‘hospitality precinct’ in the area, you can eat at a different place every day for a month and never visit the same place twice, with cuisine options from across the globe, to suit all tastes.
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Orewa
Only a 25 minute drive from the Cottage & 15 minutes north of Albany and 30 minutes from Auckland’s CBD, this growing beach-side town continues to create new experiences for relaxation and adventure – you can eat, shop and play – all in one beautiful location.
Quickly becoming known as the most vibrant ‘hospitality precinct’ in the area, you can eat at a different place every day for a month and never visit the same place twice, with cuisine options from across the globe, to suit all tastes.
Hobsonville Point is a new community, new homes, schools, retail, restaurants and coastal walking tracks & the famous Catalina Bay Farmers Market - every Saturday and Sunday morning.
Hobsonville Point is a friendly, inclusive community with a strong sense of place and sit surrounded by water which makes it a wonderful place to walk, visit the farmers market or have a meal down by the wharf.
Hobsonville Point Road
Hobsonville Point RoadHobsonville Point is a new community, new homes, schools, retail, restaurants and coastal walking tracks & the famous Catalina Bay Farmers Market - every Saturday and Sunday morning.
Hobsonville Point is a friendly, inclusive community with a strong sense of place and sit surrounded by water which makes it a wonderful place to walk, visit the farmers market or have a meal down by the wharf.
Wineries
Kiwis are known to be avid winemakers and drinkers and with more than 500 wineries throughout the country, it would be hard to not indulge in our top-quality vino.
West Auckland has been at the forefront in developing new wine styles, trialing new grape varieties and importantly, developing and growing new international markets.
Whether it’s a girls’ trip, a family celebration, or just a fun day out, visiting one or more of these on our door step is a must-do and now more than ever would be a great support to our local tourism industry.
Westbrook is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected boutique wineries. Our skilled winemakers combine time-honoured traditional and innovative techniques to produce hand-crafted multi-award-winning wines including outstanding Chardonnays and Rieslings. Grapes are sourced from our home vineyard, twenty acres of park-like grounds set in picturesque Waimauku and a single vineyard in Marlborough. The fruit is hand-picked and the juices carefully blended to produce iconic wine styles that show the incredible depth, diversity and flavours of New Zealand.
We are open 7 days a week 11am to 5pm. Bookings strongly recommended.
We will be CLOSED Christmas Day 25th December, Boxing Day 26th December, New Years Day 1st January and Good Friday.
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Westbrook Winery
215 Ararimu Valley RdWestbrook is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected boutique wineries. Our skilled winemakers combine time-honoured traditional and innovative techniques to produce hand-crafted multi-award-winning wines including outstanding Chardonnays and Rieslings. Grapes are sourced from our home vineyard, twenty acres of park-like grounds set in picturesque Waimauku and a single vineyard in Marlborough. The fruit is hand-picked and the juices carefully blended to produce iconic wine styles that show the incredible depth, diversity and flavours of New Zealand.
We are open 7 days a week 11am to 5pm. Bookings strongly recommended.
We will be CLOSED Christmas Day 25th December, Boxing Day 26th December, New Years Day 1st January and Good Friday.
The Brajkovich family.
The Brajkovich family and Kumeu River Wines is a story that parallels the New Zealand wine industry.
From the pioneering days to the establishment of the New Zealand wine industry to today, the Brajkovich family have been internationally recognised as producing world class wine.
The Brajkovichs are focused on and internationally recognised as producing world class Chardonnay.
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Kumeu River Wines
550 State Hwy 16The Brajkovich family.
The Brajkovich family and Kumeu River Wines is a story that parallels the New Zealand wine industry.
From the pioneering days to the establishment of the New Zealand wine industry to today, the Brajkovich family have been internationally recognised as producing world class wine.
The Brajkovichs are focused on and internationally recognised as producing world class Chardonnay.
Coopers Creek has been a true pioneer in New Zealand, introducing Adventurous wine styles that have flourished in our soil and stimulated our palates. Our multi-award winning Albarino is the embodiment of this innovative spirit
Our wines are expertly crafted from grapes grown with care and dedication in New Zealand's best winegrowing regions. You'll find our wines available around the world, from London to Los Angeles, Toronto to Tokyo and many places in between
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Coopers Creek Vineyard
601 State Hwy 16Coopers Creek has been a true pioneer in New Zealand, introducing Adventurous wine styles that have flourished in our soil and stimulated our palates. Our multi-award winning Albarino is the embodiment of this innovative spirit
Our wines are expertly crafted from grapes grown with care and dedication in New Zealand's best winegrowing regions. You'll find our wines available around the world, from London to Los Angeles, Toronto to Tokyo and many places in between
We here at Soljans take great pride in providing you with the best possible wines for any taste pallet. We have a wine for everyone! From dry to sweet, light and fruity to smoky and classic, you really are spoiled for choice. Luckily we have our helpful cellar door staff on hand to help you make the right choice and as for our online store, each wine has a taste profile for you to browse to find just the right wine.
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Soljans Estate Winery
366 State Hwy 16We here at Soljans take great pride in providing you with the best possible wines for any taste pallet. We have a wine for everyone! From dry to sweet, light and fruity to smoky and classic, you really are spoiled for choice. Luckily we have our helpful cellar door staff on hand to help you make the right choice and as for our online store, each wine has a taste profile for you to browse to find just the right wine.
Pop into our Cellar Door to try our award-winning boutique wines. Walk ins are welcome however if you have a group over 6 please let us know in advance by emailing us.
$2 per tasting, or free if you buy a bottle to take home.
WINE & BEER
Sample through our award-winning wines by The Hunting Lodge and try something new in our alterative varietals. Our taps feature local breweries Liberty Brewing Co and Hallertau, as well as limited edition cocktails.
Local meets destination at our Lawn Bar. Grab a table, picnic blanket or a spot on the grass and take in the scenic views of the 80 acre vineyard and the rolling hills of Waimauku. It's impossible not to feel relaxed in this stunning rural setting.
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The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant
307 Waikoukou Valley RdPop into our Cellar Door to try our award-winning boutique wines. Walk ins are welcome however if you have a group over 6 please let us know in advance by emailing us.
$2 per tasting, or free if you buy a bottle to take home.
WINE & BEER
Sample through our award-winning wines by The Hunting Lodge and try something new in our alterative varietals. Our taps feature local breweries Liberty Brewing Co and Hallertau, as well as limited edition cocktails.
Local meets destination at our Lawn Bar. Grab a table, picnic blanket or a spot on the grass and take in the scenic views of the 80 acre vineyard and the rolling hills of Waimauku. It's impossible not to feel relaxed in this stunning rural setting.
Established in 1916, this family owned winery exports to multiple markets around the world and boasts one of the most stunning vineyard views in Auckland. Located in Henderson Valley, Babich Wines will tantalise your taste buds with a selection of New Zealand’s best wine regions.
Babich Wines
15 Babich RdEstablished in 1916, this family owned winery exports to multiple markets around the world and boasts one of the most stunning vineyard views in Auckland. Located in Henderson Valley, Babich Wines will tantalise your taste buds with a selection of New Zealand’s best wine regions.