West Auckland and Waitakere New Zealand Holiday tourist visitors guide to Oratia, Waitatarua, Henderson Valley & Swanson
  Accommodation, Beauty Salons, Day Spas, Garden Tours, cafes, vineyards, wineries, wine tours. golf clubs, beaches, picnic spots, parks and gardens,art galleries, craft markets and farmers markets

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Oratia, Waiatarua, Henderson Valley, Swanson
Oratia

 

Beauty Therapy/Spas

  B Gorgeous
 

With a range of treatments available B Gorgeous has been created to offer you a calming, serene and private environment in tranquil parklike grounds. Please phone for an appointment.

  3 Cochran Road, Oratia Ph. +(649) 818 9435
  b.gorgeous@hotmail.com  
Markets  
  Oratia Farmer's Market  
  Quality food produce and products locally sourced and presented at Artisans' Vineyard every Saturday morning.. Enjoy French pastries and freshly brewed coffee while browsing under purpose built market stalls. Open Saturdays 9am to 12 noon
  99 Parrs Cross Road, Oratia Ph. +(649) 838 7979
Cafes  
 

Artisan Vineyard Cafe

 
  Set in beautiful rural setting just 20 minutes from downtown Auckland Full lunch menu available Thursday through to Sunday. Platters menu on Monday – Wednesday. Our menu is seasonal and we have specials which change every week. Open 11 – 5 pm, 7 days
  99 Parrs Cross Road, Oratia Ph. +(649) 838 7979
Arts and Crafts
  Packing Shed Gallery and Café
  The Packing Shed Gallery & Café - beside Artisans Vineyards. Showcasing locally renowned artists, Relax and enjoy delicious home-madelunches and breakfasts among the arts in the gallery or in the charming garden setting. 7 days, 9am-4pm
  99 Parrs Cross Road, Henderson Ph. +(649) 835 1557
  packingshed@xtra.co.nz  
Antiques Curios and Collectables
  Just Plane Interesting  
  Next to The Packing Shed (and also the opposite side of Parrs Cross Road) you will discover a fascinating world of unusual collectors items, old furniture, artifacts and strange and wonderous things!. Juke boxes, books, old military items, Kiwiana,and much more. If you are looking for a 'Converstion piece this could be the place to find it.
99 & 100 Parrs Cros Road, Henderson Ph. +(649)8361092
Gardens to visit
  Landsendt - A Tropical Paradise
 
Landsendt is a large country garden nestled in the Oratia valley. It is a Garden of National Significance endorsed by the NZ Gardens Trust. A spectacular garden with many rare and unusual plants and also West Auckland’s oldest homestead. Garden visits by appointment. $10.00 per person. Bus tours and catering available. More information and history of the garden on our website
   
108 Parker Road, Oratia  
  Ph.+(649) 8186914 www.landsendt.co.nz
Waiatarua
   
  Accommodation
 
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  Restaurants and Cafes
 
  Elevation
  With 180 degrees of bush, city and harbour views to Cormandel and Whangarei Heads, Elevation has a great selection of local cuisine. Inside, there's an open fire, cosy couches, table seating and a bar. Sitting outside on the giant deck, you'll overlook some of the Waitakere Ranges' most stunning native trees. 15 minutes' drive from Titirangi Village, 15 minutes' drive from Piha Beach. Monday & Tuesday - Closed. Wednesday - Sunday Open for lunch and dinner
  473 Scenic Drive (at the Piha Rd turnoff.), Waiatarua, Waitakere Ranges.
  Ph. +(649) 814 1919  
  info@elevationcafe.co.nz
 
  Henderson Valley
   
  Arts and Crafts
 
  Lauren Kitts Sculpture Outdoor Gallery
 

View Lauren's stone, wood and bronze works by appointment at her gallery in Swanson.

  Ph./Fax +(649) 833 9463
  lekitts@ihug.co.nz www.artkitts.com/sculpture
  Activities
 
  Kiwi Valley
  A fun farmyard experience  with sheep shearing, cow milking and hands on animals! Horse riding school and café
  308 Henderson Valley Rd Henderson Valley
  Ph. +(649) 837 2952 Fax +(649) 837 2932
  info@kiwivalley.com
  Cafes and Restaurants
 
  Flax Cafe and Functions Centre
  Located at Kiwi Valley. Great atmosphere and excellent choices for brunch, lunch or special occasions.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat & Sun 9.30-4pm Open 7 days during school holidays
  308 Henderson Valley Road Henderson Valley
  Ph.+(649)838 1055
 

www.flaxnz.co.nz

  Pleasant Valley Wines and Café
  Tranquil Henderson Valley setting. Sales and wine tasting on Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, Best to phone first.
  322 Henderson Valley Rd Henderson Valley
  Ph. +(649) 838 8857  
 
  Swanson
   
  Cafes
 
  Swanson Railway Station
  Weatherboard railway station building relocated from original Avondale site. Historical, architectural and pattern significance. Now home to the excellent Swanson Station Cafe , open Tues- Sun 7am-5pm.
  Monday – Friday 7am-4pm Weekends 8am-4pm
  760 Swanson Road, Swanson

 

  Ph. +(649) 833 9999  
  Outdoor Activities
 
  Waitakere Golf Club
  1230 Falls Rd, Waitakere.
  General Manager:Max Armitage
  Ph. +(649) 810 9399 Fax +(649) 810 8243
 

waitakere@golf.co.nz

 
 
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West Auckland offers a diverse experience within 30 minutes of the central city. Wine tasting at Henderson and Kumeu wineries, surfing, bush walks and art gallery at Piha Beach, the spectacular scenery of Bethells Beach, swimming in peaceful harbourside bays of Cornwallis or Kaitarakihi, fish and chips by the bay at Laingholm, a round of golf or a choice of cafes in Titirangi, hiking through rainforest trails beside meandering streams, or picnics beside cascading waterfalls in the magical Waitakere Ranges, Auckland's coastal rainforest park.