Other local attractions include...

Waiuku—craft shops; library; museum; cafes; historic buildings; heritage walk; bike & kayak hire, abseiling, caving (Stressfree Adventures); sports complex

Sailing Scow “Jane Gifford” (built 1908)—2 & ½ hr return excursion from Waiuku

Wrights Watergardens—waterlily gardens, waterfall, café & shop. Mauku Rd, Patumahoe

Glenbrook Vintage Railway—ride on a vintage steam locomotive. Glenbrook Station Rd

Calendula Cottage Café—crafts, herbs. Glenbrook Station Rd

Waitangi Falls—picnicking & swimming. Waitangi Falls Road, Waiuku

Waiuku Forest—fishing, picnicking, BBQs, scenic views and walks. Forestry Rd, Otaua

Awhitu Peninsula—many lovely beaches (Orua Bay, Big Bay, Grahams Beach, Matakawau, Kauritutahi, etc) and Awhitu Regional Park, Brook Rd, Awhitu

Orua Bird Park—Aviaries, tearooms, park & picnic area. Orua Bay Rd, Awhitu

Wings & Waves Paragliding—Kariotahi Beach (west coast), Awhitu

Muir’s Lake & Parkinson’s Lake—trout fishing. Whiriwhiri Rd, Awhitu

And more… phone Waiuku Information Centre 09 235 7278

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