Awhitu: Yearn To Return

The stunning Awhitu Peninsula, with its sculpted west coast sand cliffs and its gentle eastern harbour bays and beaches, is only an hour's travel from Auckland, but a lifetime away in its Maori and Pakeha heritage, rural character and strong, creative communities.

The Bunkhouse

Sleeps 20 2 bedrooms. Property on a commercial dairy farm. 700 scenic acres to walk or ride over with marked trails.

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The Cove Big Bay

Traditional Kiwi bach is built on a hillside on the edge of the small, sleepy community of Big Bay

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Big Bay Fishing Lodge

Big by name. Big in amenities. Big Bay Motor Camp welcomes families with cosy units power and grassed tent sites among mature trees boat-launching facilities kids playground all-weather BBQ well stocked shop with eftpos and more

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Awhitu Peninsula Cruise

This Manukau Harbour Cruise passes the length of the Awhitu peninsula with its rural lanscape and sandy beaches.

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Sunday Brunch At Awhitu

Looking for a chance to chill out on Sunday. Head out to Awhitu Central for a cafe style brunch. Enjoy peace and country views from the covered varanda as you sip local wine or cappuccino.

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Pollok Co-op

Pollok Co-op: arts and crafts. From artworks to glassware. T shirts to honey and everything in between. We Stock only hight quality goods, 90% sourced from within the Frankln district,

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Orua Bay Birdpark

Families love to relax at Orua Bay Birdpark café, tearooms and exotic birds. Visiting clubs and tour groups make us a 'must stop' too

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Waimatuku Gardens

Indulge your passion for spuds and greens at Pomy Aui Vegetables, West Coast Road. Genial Andy and Anita Thompson turn compost-enriched soil into flavourful vegetables without artificial fertilizers or sprays. You can taste the difference

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Holiday Accomodation

Awhitu Peninsula Holiday Accomodation on lifestyle block

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Pied Shags Kayak Trip

The Pied Shag Colonies numbers over 200 birds. They nest in ancient Pohutukawa trees and can be viewed with thier young all year round. With Colin's long track record in providing 'Stress Free Adventure' experiences, you can be assured of a personable quality time outdoors.

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Waikato River Delta Highlights

We meet at our base in Waiuku then travel a short distance to Hoods Landing and head into the islands of the Waikato River Delta. These islands hide the dozens of duckshooters maimais and whitebait stands that are inhabited by many keen locals during the open seasons

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Waimatuku Guided Walk

Discover a little known part of the Auckland region with spectacular views south over the Tasman Sea to Mount Pirongia north to the mouth of the Manukau Harbour the Waitakere ranges and east to Hunua Coromandel Rangitoto and regrettably the Sky Tower.

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Greenstone Pounamu Carving

Under Tonys guidance you create a greenstone Pounamu pendant or touchstone carving. Hard Stone sculpture requires expensive diamond tools to work the stone but the effort put in is rewarded by the sense of accomplishment in producing a wearable piece by the end of the one day workshop

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Trekkin on West Coast

Breathtaking views of the Westcoast. Ride thru native bush and Tui filled Pohtukawa valleys. Canter Along 3k of secluded beach.

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Sunset Paddle

Enjoy guided kayak tours of the little know bays and estuaries of the southern Manukau Harbour.

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Lighthouse Historical Tour

Discover History With Historians. Let Local author Paul Dixon and his wife Sue Johns (plus official lighthouse dog Turu) help you understand Awhitus place in history.

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A Game of Golf

Keeping Your Eye On the Ball is a Challange Such is the view from any of the Awhitu Golf clubs 9 holes, visitors are excused from being distracted. Low Green Fees

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Picnic At Waipipi Bird Park

Charlie is the talkative cockatoo star of Ron and Amily Peakes Waipipi Bird Park. He and mate Queene + over 200 feathered friends will entertain you, while you picnic in our sheltered gardens

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Awhitu Wines

The local meso-climate at Awhitu Wines Manukau harbour s cliff-top boutique vineyard produces bouquet and flavours admirably suited to traditional pressing and fermentation by winemaker Steve Cox.

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