East Auckland Visitors Map 2020

VISITORS MAP 2020

EAST AUCKLAND

Explore Howick | Pakuranga | Highland Park Botany | Ormiston | Dannemora | Cockle Bay Half Moon Bay | Mellons Bay | Eastern Beach Bucklands Beach | Maraetai | Clevedon Whitford | and beyond...

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Explore HOWICK Beaches, golf courses, walkways, parks and a host of other recreational facilities are intrinsic to Howick.

Stay local and take time to discover what makes the area so popular.

Past, present and future are all represented within this diverse district. From early Maori occupation and European settler roots to a new multicultural community, the greater Howick Ward has a great deal to offer visitors. The old suburb of Howick, from which the new ward takes its name, is a truly historic precinct with much to see and do for visitors of all persuasions.

What’s more, most of it is free!

Musick Point

INFORMATION Howick Information Service, in the heart of Howick Village has information on all the local attractions. Open weekdays 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-12noon.

ATTRACTIONS • Safe and sandy beaches for swimming, sailing and water sports.

Come by bus, car or ferry.

Stay a day, stay a night or stay a week – there’s so much to see and do.

• All Saints Church (one of the oldest churches in NZ and oldest building in the Manukau area). Cnr of Selwyn Rd and Cook St, Howick.

• Howick Historical Village – an extensive collection of 30 original buildings dating from the time of early Howick settlement by the Fencibles (Irish regiment). Admission charge.

• Musick Point, Bucklands Beach peninsula – Ngai Tai Pa at Te Waiarohia (Musick Point) or East Head as the first European settlers called it, was a Maori stronghold in the 1820s. Its European name is in honour of pioneer aviator, Captain Edwin C Musick. Extensive views of the Waitemata Harbour, Tamaki Strait, and Hauraki Gulf.

• Polish Heritage Trust Museum – Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm. Established by one of the original Polish refugees who arrived in New Zealand.

• Howick Village Markets for fresh food, plants and original gifts.

Every Saturday 8am-12.30pm. Picton St, Howick Village.

• Night Markets – stalls, ethnic food, entertainment. From 5.30pm until midnight: Pakuranga – Saturday night, in the covered carpark under The Warehouse, Reeves Rd; Botany – Wednesday night, under Hoyts, Botany Town Centre.

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ART GALLERIES • Uxbridge – Howick’s Art & Culture Centre, Uxbridge Rd, Howick, for exhibitions, classes, cafe and art gallery.

• Howick Art Group – Green Gables Cottage, Hawthornden Reserve, 61 Cook St, Howick. Open Friday-Sunday, 10am-3pm.

• Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, Pakuranga – a nationally significant contemporary art gallery. 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga.

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• Three interesting walks of different areas are ready to be discovered using Howick Local Board’s free interactive walking app, Howick’s Heritage (search “Howick’s Heritage” in your app store).

1. Howick Main Street Stroll 2: Tamaki River Tour 3: Bucklands Beach Loop

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• Barry Curtis Park – a 94 hectare park in Flat Bush, one of the biggest parks in New Zealand with walkways, playgrounds, skate park, basketball court and great venue for special events.

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• Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Art Gallery, 16 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush.

• An extensive network of walkways are ideal for nature lovers to explore the whole area and see native birds and flora (See routes marked on map).

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MAORI CULTURE Tamaki River

• Te Tahawai Marae. Edgewater College grounds, Edgewater Dr, Pakuranga. Larger Maori meeting house and marae.

• Garden of Memories, Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Maori whare set in the gardens bequeathed by Emilia Maud Nixon to commemorate Howick’s pioneer days.

ASIAN CULTURE Barry Curtis Park

• Lloyd Elsmore Park and community swimming pool, Cascades Rd, Pakuranga (also access from Bells Rd).

Principally a sporting venue and leisure park with skate bowl.

• Murphy’s Bush – explore one of the last and most extensive areas of lowland native kahikatea forest remaining in the Auckland region.

Tracks and picnic area.

• Explore Mangemangeroa Reserve and walk under the Whitford Road overpass.

SHOPPING • Howick Village for an intimate, boutique shopping experience, great cafes and its own radio station East FM Radio – Howick area 88.1FM, Botany and Flat Bush area 107.1FM. • Botany Town Centre – one of the largest shopping complexes in NZ including a library, entertainment venues, food outlets and other amenities.

• Ormiston Town Centre – in process of being developed with some shops already open.

• Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, 16 Stancombe Rd, Flat Bush.

Exhibition space and Water Drop Cafe, vegetarian cafe open 10am-4pm.

• China Town, Ti Rakau Dr, Burswood for food and other products.

• Meadowlands (Gooch Place) for a selection of food outlets

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT Diners are spoilt for choice throughout the district. Options to suit all tastes and budgets range from coffee lounges through to ethnic cafes, contemporary bistros, taverns and high-end restaurants. There is also an abundance of entertainment with two cinema complexes, ice skating, four 18-hole golf courses, ten-pin bowling, swimming pool, yacht clubs, numerous sport groups and much more.

Howick is also a gateway to Whitford and the Pohutukawa Coast with its seaside villages of Beachlands and Maraetai and the rural village of Clevedon.

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Ph 09 534 3046 | Ara Tai, Half Moon Bay www.bbyc.org.nz

New Italian/Croatian fusion restaurant in Farm Cove Village, 190 Fisher Parade

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Traditional Italian thin crust pizzas, filling pasta and creamy risotto.

Specials changing weekly, from Scotch File to Black Risotto.

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Farm Cove Village, 190 Fisher Parade Reservations essential, phone 09 576 0057 Fully Licensed | Dine-in or Takeaway

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Located in the beautiful eastern suburbs of Auckland, our iconic golf course sits on the Musick Point Peninsula, easily accessible to the local communities of the Howick Ward. Many holes are situated on the peninsula cliff tops, commanding spectacular panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf islands including Rangitoto and Waiheke with glimpses of the North Shore, Sky Tower and Waitemata Harbour.

Telephone 09 535 1001 | golfshop@howickgolf.co.nz www.howickgolf.co.nz www.facebook.com/HowickGolfClub 32 Musick Point Rd, Bucklands Beach. Auckland

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A treasure trove of delicacies, luxury gift baskets and hampers, wine and spirits, all right here at Whitford Merchants

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125 Elliot Street, Howick Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm Ph 09 533 3530. Entry by donation. Group fee applies. www.polishheritage.co.nz phtmuseum@outlook.com A warm welcome awaits. A museum for all.

History Culture Artworks Costumes and more.

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TOP SPOTS Dining and Entertainment 15

Grangers, Ara-Tai Rd, Half Moon Bay

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Minos Pizza, 43 Cook St, Howick

09 535 5282

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The Good Home, 78 Picton St, Howick

09 534 3199

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Barrel Inn, 15 Cook St, Howick

09 535 5540

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Stockades Restaurant, Howick RSA, 25 Wellington St, Howick

09 534 9702

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St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent St, Howick

09 535 4403

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Christian Life, 4 Baird St, Howick

09 535 4333

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All Saints Anglican Church, 17 Selwyn Rd, Howick

09 534 6864

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Elim Christian Centre, 159 Botany Road, Botany Downs

09 538 0360

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Eastgate Christian Centre, 5 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga Heights

09 576 1500

St Paul’s Anglican Church, 141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush

09 274 3460

East FM 88.1FM and 107.1FM, Howick

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Half Moon Bay Motel, 1 Pegasus Pl, Half Moon Bay

09 537 1055

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Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel, 42 The Parade, Bucklands Beach

09 535 5213

Golflands Motel, 195 Botany Rd, Golflands, Botany

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HOWICK HISTORICAL VILLAGE Bells Rd (inside Lloyd Elsmore Park) Pakuranga. A living museum of Fencible life in the 1800s, live weekends.

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FO GUANG SHAN BUDDHIST TEMPLE 16 Stancombe Rd, Flat Bush. Open to visitors, exemplary example of traditional Chinese architecture.

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EASTERN BEACH, BUCKLANDS BEACH AND MUSICK POINT Gorgeous beaches, golf course, and historic Musick Point at the end of the peninsula gives extensive panoramic water views from the cliff tops.

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HOWICK VILLAGE AND STOCKADE HILL Quaint village with cafes and pubs, and a bustling Saturday morning market in Picton Street. Neighbouring Stockade Hill gives spectacular 360 degree views across the Hauraki Gulf and surrounding region.

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HISTORIC CHURCHES All Saints Anglican Church, cnr Selwyn Rd & Cook St, Howick, an icon of historic Howick built in 1847; St John’s stone church built 1860 high on hill at 378 East Tamaki Rd, Flat Bush; St Paul’s wooden church built 1886, 141 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush and St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent St, Howick among others.

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MANGEMANGEROA WALKWAY A tranquil and pretty walk starting in Somerville Rd and meanders along the Mangemangeroa inlet.

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PAKURANGA ROTARY WALKWAY Entry/exit points at various places along the Tamaki Estuary foreshore from Panmure Bridge to Half Moon Bay Marina.

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HALF MOON BAY MARINA AND FERRIES to Auckland City and Waiheke (also vehicular) plus bus service to local destinations.

Home to cafes and bars plus Bucklands Beach Yacht Club.

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POHUTUKAWA COAST TOURIST LOOP Country drive through seaside and rural communities of Beachlands, Maraetai, and Clevedon. The Omana and Duder Regional Parks are both well worth a visit.

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BARRY CURTIS PARK 94 hectares in Flat Bush – extensive walk and cycle ways and playgrounds ecologically landscaped around the creeks and streams found in the area.

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AYRLIES GARDEN Located between Whitford and Beachlands is a treat for garden lovers (entry fee applies).

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The Pohutukawa Coast and districts encompasses an enormous area of south eastern Auckland comprising farmland, hilly ranges incorporating 14,000 hectares of native forest, beautiful views and beaches and some popular suburbs just off the beaten track. The Pohutukawa Coast Loop is highly recommended – take a country drive through these seaside and rural communities.

WHITFORD • Home to Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands, one of the select few New Zealand gardens of international significance.

• Turanga Creek Winery boasts Granger Cottage fine wine, delicious food and impressive views.

• Hit the greens at the Whitford Park Golf Club, with its lovely course open to visitors.

BEACHLANDS • The Pine Harbour Marina complex is home to restaurants with spectacular views.

• Visit the scenic Pohutukawa Coast trail for a spot of adventure.

The walkway runs along the coast from Pine Harbour marina to Maraetai, 8.2km for walkers and bikes.

• Checking out the many stunning beaches and reserves is a must-do for nature lovers.

• The old Beachlands shops with cafes, restaurants and gift shops.

• The hustle and bustle of Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre is perfect for meeting with friends for shopping, coffee and a bite to eat.

• Duder Regional Park has many heritage walking tracks with some spectacular views of Waiheke Island and beyond.

To cool down you can head to Duders Beach for a quick swim or a picnic with the family.

• Maraetai Beach, a beautiful and popular swimming spot popular for water sports, with food outlets.

• Umupuia Marae – the ancestral home of the Ngai Tai people who are the Mana Whenua of the area.

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CLEVEDON • The Clevedon Village Farmer’s Market is on every Sunday at 107 Monument Road. You will be spoilt for choice with a selection of delicious food stalls and organic fruit and veg stalls dotted around the Clevedon Showgrounds.

• The Clevedon Scenic Reserve is perfect for adventurous locals and nature lovers.

• Clevedon Animal Farm offers a range of activities for all ages, including performing animals, horse riding, farm walks and rides for the family, children’s parties and school holiday events.

AND BEYOND • Hunua Regional Park has biking and walking trails through this extensive native bushland.

• Hunua Falls, a beautiful waterfall, with picnic facilities and walking tracks.

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HINGE & CO, Restaurant & Bar 442 North Rd, Clevedon

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The Franklin Taphouse & Kitchen, Pohutukawa Coast Shopping Centre, 129 Beachlands Rd, Beachlands

09 536 5978

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Lime Tree Cafe, 730 Whitford Rd, Whitford

09 530 8308

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Cammells Honey, 20 Thorps Quarry Rd, Clevedon

09 275 6457

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McNicol Homestead Museum, McNicol Rd (Wairoa Bridge end), Clevedon

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Clevedon Animal Farm, 271 Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd, Clevedon

09 292 9231

MARAETAI • Maraetai means ‘meeting place by the sea’ in Maori and is home to beautiful beaches and reserves.

• Omana Reserve, a beautiful stretch of coast lined with Pohutukawa trees that display their red blooms around Christmas time.

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Celebrate our amazing region!

Explore WITH FRIENDS

Family DAY OUT Enjoy these local attractions that the whole family will enjoy!

S SNAKES & LADDER A fun playground for kids along the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway.

H EASTERN BEAC for a A beautiful spot . picnic and swim

Pepperjacks Restaurant, Bar and Cafe www.pepperjacks.co.nz

STOCKADE HILL & HOWICK VILLAGE Enjoy the impressiv e views from Stockade Hill while visiting Howick Village wit h cafes and pubs, and a bustling Saturday morning market.

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Enjoy a day out visting some of East Auckland’s top spots along the Pohutukawa Coast and Howick Village!

HOWICK GE HISTORICAL VILLA m seu mu live s thi it Vis with some of the original buildings cible dating back to Fen life in the 1800s.

BARRY CURTIS PARK A 94 hectare park, featuring walkways, playgrounds and skate parks.

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1. WHITFORD VILLAGE Visit Whitford Village with its quaint shops, cafes and pub.

Walk through our living history museum and step into the pages of a history book.

Set in 7 acres of heritage gardens and with over 30 original buildings from the1800’s.

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2. OMANA REGIONAL PARK A beautiful stretch of gentle coast lined with Pohutukawa trees.

Pepperjacks Restaurant, Bar and Cafe

3. MARAETAI Take a swim at the popular swimming spot and don’t forget to take a picnic or visit one of the local cafes.

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31 Picton Street Howick Ph: 09 533 1331

for tasty takes on Asian Street Food www.daisychang.co.nz

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4. CLEVEDON Take the scenic drive to Clevedon Village with shops and food outlets.

5. HOWICK VILLAGE End in Howick Village with a well deserved beverage!

Pine Harbour Marina Beachlands Phone 09 536 4659

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YOUR FIRST STOP TO HOWICK HALF MOON BAY

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Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 12noon Tourist Information Local Information Community Information Space available for group meetings JP Service and Free Legal Service also available

Dining

An eclectic array of cafes and restaurants offering fresh NZ cuisine with the emphasis on relaxed casual dining.

A tantalising mix of ethnic cafes gives you a world of dining experience.

Howick Information Service

WITH OUR VERY OWN TOWN CRIER!

91 Picton Street, Howick. Phone 09 534 4796.

Shopping

www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz | layla.kasem@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Howick Village offers a refreshing change from malls and large format shopping.

You’ll discover specialty owner operator stores, offering personalised friendly service, in a warm village atmosphere.

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• 18 Hole Golf Course

24 Bay Driving Range • Café • Pool • Tennis Courts • BBQ Area

History

See the All Saints Anglican Church, the second oldest wooden church in New Zealand. A village filled with historic monuments, you’ll learn about the Fencible era and the descended families that still live in the area.

Ph 09 530 8823 | 58 Whitford Park Rd, Whitford www.whitfordpark.co.nz

A short cruise from downtown Auckland and you’ll slide gently up the Tamaki river estuary to the delightful shores of Half Moon Bay and all its stunning marine attractions.

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Stroll amidst the beautiful yachts and launches in the marina; lunch at one of the many marina-side cafés and restaurants; walk to nearby beaches. Feeling more energetic? Go to the end of the peninsula taking in the golf course and spectacular gulf vistas to Rangitoto, Waiheke and other islands.

Scenery

Surrounding bush walks, museums, galleries and beaches provide a new view each time you visit. Paddleboarding, kitesurfing and sailing are only a few of the many fun things to do in the area.

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Long and Short term Accommodation Double and Single Rooms available Shared facilities For more information

www.theprospect.co.nz Phone +64 9 534 3199

Public transport will take you to other parts of the Howick / Pakuranga district – but don’t miss beautiful Half Moon Bay! For ferry details contact:

fullers 9 367 9111 www.fullers.co.nz More on Half Moon Bay at www.hmbmarina.co.nz