West Auckland
and Waitakere New Zealand Holiday tourist visitors guide
to Oratia, Waitatarua,
Henderson Valley & Swanson
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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
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Oratia
Gardens To Visit
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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 www.landsendt.co.nz
108 Parker Road,
Oratia Ph.+(649) 8186914
Auckland, New Zealand
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Markets
Oratia Farmer's Market
Quality food produce and products locally grown and presented at Artisan Vineyard every Saturday morning.. Enjoy gourmet pastries, freshly brewed coffee and live music, while browsing under covered market stalls. Open Saturday 9am- 12 noon99 Parrs Cross Road, Oratia
Auckland, New Zealand
Oratia Settlers Market
569 West Coast Road
Oratia, West Auckland
09 8131208 0212091559
Cafes
Artisan Vineyard Cafe
Set in beautifil rural vineyard setting just 20 minutes from downtown Auckland. Full lunch menu available Thursday through to Sunday. Platters menu on Monday- Wednesday. Taste award winning local wines daily. Open 11 – 5pm, 7 days +64 9 838 7979
99 Parrs Cross Road, Oratia
Auckland, New Zealand
http://www.artisanwines.co.nz
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, West Auckland
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 Cross Road, Henderson, West Auckland
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, Auckland
b.gorgeous@hotmail.com
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| Waiatarua |
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Auckland's Waitakere Estate This wonderful boutique hotel has
a stunning ridge-top setting in the Waitakere Ranges Heritage
Park. The Qualmark four-star accommodation consists of 17
luxury rooms. Facilities include a restaurant and lounge bar. Many
bush walks are available onsite and in the surrounding Waitakere
Ranges along with spectacular West Coast Beaches. Discover
West Auckland from this exclusive location. Self contained or bed and breakfast packages available. |
573
Scenic Drive, Waiatarua,
Auckland New Zealand |
Ph. +(649) 814 9622
Fax. +(649) 814 9921 |
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Antiques
Rose Hellaby House
Entry is free and there are many collectibles and antiques for sale or perusal, or visitors can simply warm themselves by the unique adzed wood fireplace. Visitors can view the main part of the house on weekends and public Gates open 8am-5pm every day for the public to view the grounds of Rose Hellaby House.
515 Scenic Drive
Waiatarua
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
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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
Pukeko Cafe
Located at Kiwi Valley. Great atmosphere and excellent choices for brunch, lunch or special occasions.
Wed ~ Fri 8am ~ 4pm, Sat & Sun 830am ~ 4pm. Open 7 days a week during school holidays. No surcharge on public holidays.
308 Henderson Valley Road
Henderson Valley, West Auckland
Ph.+(649)836 9948
Swanson
Cafes
Swanson Railway Cafe
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, West Auckland
Ph. +(649) 833 9999
Outdoor Activities
Waitakere Golf Club
1230 Falls Rd, Waitakere.
West Auckland, New Zealand
General Manager:Max Armitage
Ph. +(649) 810 9399
Fax +(649) 810 8243
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Experience a wonderful drive west of Auckland city through the foothills of Henderson Valley and Swanson along Scenic Drive to Waiatarua and into the historic region of Oratia
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