Enjoy the rural villages of Kumeu, Huapai and Waimauku and the Muriwai Beach Gannet Colony

Lunch at a winery cafe or restaurant, explore boutiques and galleries en route to Muriwai Beach for a round of golf or experience natures display of the gannet bird colony and enjoy this special New Zealand experience with nature.
Kumeu, Huapai, Waimauku
Muriwai Beach

Riverhead and West Harbour
 

Riverhead and West Harbour

Restaurants, Cafes & Bars


Fernielea Licenced Cafe

Indoor/Outdoor dining in a lovely country garden where fresh seasonal produce is grown and included in the menu. Open for breakfast and lunch, open for dinner on Friday nights.
302 Coatesville-Riverhead Hwy, Riverhead, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: (09) 415 6442

Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant
A micro brewery and restaurant in one, specialising in distinctive, unpasturised and unfiltered beers
.Open: 7 Days, 11am - Midnight, Lunch, Dinner and All Day Grazing
1171 Coatesville Riverhead Hwy, Riverhead, Auckland, New Zealand
Ph: (09) 412 5555

The Marina Restaurant and Bar
Fabulous setting at West Harbour Marina. Open for lunch and dinner. Summer Hours Monday to Friday 11am til late. Saturday and Sunday 9am til late Winter hours Wednesday to Wednesday 4pm to close. Thursday & Friday 11am til late. Saturday and Sunday 8am til late.
15 Clearwater Cove, Westpark Marina, West Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand
Ph : 416 6173


Kumeu

Visit Gallery Q or local wineries and vineyards for wine tasting or lunch ( also see vineyards & wineries' page) - or stop at roadside fruit and veg stores on highway 16 for fresh produce. Brouse in charming galleries and boutiques and enjoy coffee, lunch or dinner in the delightful local restuarants and cafes.

Cafes and Restaurants

Soljans Winery and Cafe
Family owned for 3 generations, Soljans stunning winery is located at the gateway to Kumeu Wine Country - Auckland's heritage wine region. Sample award-winning wines at the cellar door then enjoy exceptional New Zealand cuisine in the highly acclaimed winery cafe.
366 State Highway 16, PO Box 590 Kumeu, Auckland 1215, New Zealand
Ph: +64 9 412-5858
www.soljans.co.nz

Blossoms
Fresh exciting menu together with a magical setting in an apple orchard makes this cafe a special spot for brunch or lunch as part of your West Auckland experience. Indoor and Al Fresco seating.
Cnr Hwy 16 and Coatesville/Riverhead Hwy, Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone (09) 412 6071

Extract Espresso

Good coffee and food
190 State Hwy 16, Kumeu
Ph: (09)4129882

Art Galleries

Gallery Q - Wine & Art
Come for a different experience out west in the wine country .Wine tasting from five locally grown and produced winemakers while enjoying fine art. Art to please the eye and wine to please the palate. Open Monday - Sunday 11.00am - 5.30pm

505 State Hwy 16
Kumeu
Ph: (09)412 8501
www.galleryq.co.nz

Boutiques

Deborah Jane - Designer Clothing & Shoes
Exciting collection of imported fashion clothing and shoes.

Unit 1, 82 Main Road
Kumeu
Ph: (09)412 9584

Antiques & Collectables
Something Old Something New
Antique and new furniture

68 Main Rd
Kumeu
Ph:(09)412 7988


Huapai

The Kumeu valley is a rich horticultural d istrict with market gardens, orchards and vineyards. Follow the North West motorway (Hwy 16) to Huapai Village and discover its treasures

Cafes & Restaurants

The Tasting Shed
A wonderful new and well reviewed rural restaurant with a difference - right beside Coopers Creek Winery. Rustic with comfortable indoor outdoor dining. Excellent service and an exciting menu. Open for lunches and dinner on Friday Saturday and Sunday from noon. Dinners on Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm til late. Take the driveway into Coopers Creek with easy parking through the gate on the right to 'The Tasting Shed' .
609 Highway 16 Huapai Auckland, New Zealand
Ph: +64 9 412 6454

Carriages Cafe
For espresso and a creative menu in a unique setting. Styled from a classic 1930's European train station. Relax on the gorgeous boutique furniture surrounded by tasteful decor, or on the large veranda overlooking a beautiful lake and feed the Kumeu ducks. Open 8.30am to 4pm 7 days a week.

299 State Highway 16, Auckland 0810
Ph: (09) 412 9250
www.carriagescafe.co.nz

Thai Taste

Delicious Thai traditional dishes - open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner 5 to 10pm. Open for lunch Friday - Sunday noon to 2pm
321a State Hwy 16, Huapai
Ph: (09)412 8898

Jaffa
Licenced or B.Y.O. Bistro style restaurant with lovely covered courtyard.. OpenTuesday to Sunday 5.30pm (dinners only)
3 Matua Road, Huapai, Auckland
Ph:(09)412 7127

Dante's REal Woodfired Pizza
Tasty authentic woodired pizzas
316 State Hwy 16, Huapai
Ph: (09)312 8644

Wine Shops

Wine Circle
Offering a huge range of exclusively imported wines, domestic wines, classic wines, international beers and specialist spirits. We give expert advice at any time. Free Delivery (conditions apply).
Shop 2, 329A SH16, Huapai
Ph: (09)412 2258

Antiques & Collectables

Huapai Collectables
322 Main Road, Huapai
Ph: (09) 412 7299

Dress Boutiques

DeVine Clothing
Devine Clothing boasts some of NZ's top designers and labels, selling one off samples, seconds and over runs. Trelise Cooper, Yvonne Benetti and more. Open Monday to Wednesday 10am - 4pm; Thursday to Friday 9am - 5pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 2.30pm.

335 Main Road, SH16, Huapai
Ph: 09 412 5683

Home Decor & Gifts

Ambience
Furniture, exquisite French country treasures, hats, handbags, and NZ made art.Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm
Unit 2, 325 Main Road, Huapai
Ph:( 09 )412 2466


Waimauku

Take Highway 16 past Kumeu, Huapai Village to Waimauku and turn right to enjoy winetasting at Matua and Westbrook Wineries and The Hunting Lodge Restaurant

Cafes

BeesOnline Honey Centre & Cafe
Set in picturesque countryside. Hands on activities, sampling and popular cafe. Open weekdays 11am-3pm Weekends 9am-4pm
State Hwy 16, Waimauku
Ph: 09 311 7953

Fire n Ice Cafe
Building 10 6 Factory Road, Waimauku 0064
(09) 411 8432

Health and Beauty

Spa Di Vine
Relaxation and Spa Treatments
12 Taylor Rd, Waimauku,
(09) 411 5290

Gift Stores

Arcadia Design Store
If you need help to find the perfect gift with free gift wrapping no matter what the occasion. - or something special for your home 'Arcadia' offers a fabulous selection of NZ made products from ceramic tikis and pukekos, dressing gowns and slippers, and beauty products to childrens toys..
5-19 Factory Road, Waimauku Village, Auckland, New Zealand
Ph:(+649)4118452

Muriwai Beach

Follow highway 16 from the North Western Motorway to the intersection at Muriwai Road. Turn left at the cross roads of Muriwai Road and Hwy 16. The beach and Muriwai Golf Club is a further 10-15 minutes drive. Walk to the Gannet Colony from the southern end of the beach or drive further on to Maori Bay.

Cafes

Wuz's Cafe/Restaurant
185 Motutara Road,
Muriwai Beach,
Muriwai
Auckland,
(09) 411-8086

Sand Dunes Beach Cafe
Indoor/Outdoor dining close to the beach. Licenced
455 Motutara Road, Muriwai Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone (09) 411 8558

Outdoor Activities

Muriwai Golf Club
Phone +(649) 411 8454

Muriwai Beach Riding Centre

Horse treks on the beach and through the forest
Phone +(649)4118480


Helensville

For information on the charming historic town of Helensville, the Kaipara Harbour, Woodhill Forest, Parakai Hot Pools Kaukapakapa and South Head visit:

www.helensville.co.nz

 


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West Auckland offers a diverse experience within 30 minutes of the central city. Experience lunch at a winery cafe or restaurant, wine tasting at Kumeu, Huapai and Waimauku wineries and vineyards. Fresh local fruit is available from the many roadside stalls for a picnic lunch. Surf the dramatic black sand beaches of Muriwai and Maori Bay. Play a round of golf or enjoy lunch at charming cafe in Kumeu or Huapai, West Auckland New Zealand
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