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Drury - click to enlargeDrury and Karaka are tranquil, quiet, picturesque areas, situated just 30 minutes south of New Zealand's largest city. They offer superb accommodation and cuisine. Major attractions include Spookers and the thoroughbred yearling sales at the NZ Bloodstock Karaka Sales Complex. The magnificent Hunua Falls and Ranges, located near Drury are one of the regions most popular attractions.

Karaka is known for its lifestyle blocks, open spaces and the thoroughbred yearling sales at the NZ Bloodstock Karaka Sales Complex which attracts buyers from all over the world.  Situated just 30 minutes south of Auckland it also offers a range of activities from an interactive farm experience to cafes, wine and olive tastings and New Zealand's scariest attraction "Spookers". 

  
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Spookers Haunted Attractions

 
Spookers Haunted Attractions - New Zealand's all year round Haunted Attractions including a Haunted House, Freaky Forest, 3D Vortex Maze, and CornEvil on Friday and Saturday nights.  <br />CornEvill 2010 now open - new entrance, new props, new acts, and new scares!

833 Kingseat Road, Karaka
Phone: 09 291 9002

New Zealand's all year round Haunted Attractions including a Haunted House, Freaky Forest, 3D Vortex Maze, and CornEvil on Friday and Saturday nights.
CornEvill 2010 now open - new entrance, new props, new acts, and new scares!


Clevedon Chocolate Shop

 
Clevedon Chocolate Shop - Owners Kerry and David Foster warmly invite you to come and explore our enticing range of predominantly New Zealand made Chocolates, Sweets, Fudge and Gelato. Handmade Chocolates & Truffles by New Zealand's leading chocolatiers.  You'll find over 30 varieties to choose from.<br />Traditional sweets - Hokey Pokey, Marshmallows, Aniseed, Lollipops, Sherbet, delicious creamy fudge and so much more.<br />Relax in our courtyard with a refreshing gelato, a fresh espresso coffee or our delicious sipping chocolate.

31 Main Road Clevedon
Contact: Kerry & David Foster
Phone: 09 292 3091

Owners Kerry and David Foster warmly invite you to come and explore our enticing range of predominantly New Zealand made Chocolates, Sweets, Fudge and Gelato. Handmade Chocolates & Truffles by New Zealand's leading chocolatiers. You'll find over 30 varieties to choose from.
Traditional sweets - Hokey Pokey, Marshmallows, Aniseed, Lollipops, Sherbet, delicious creamy fudge and so much more.
Relax in our courtyard with a refreshing gelato, a fresh espresso coffee or our delicious sipping chocolate.


Happy Valley Honey

 
Happy Valley Honey - Here's where YOU get the world's purest, natural New Zealand HONEY ...<br />The secret to enjoying health and living longer - get the natural benefits of apitherapy, bursting with energizing nutrients ...<br />Products available for purchase in our shop include:<br />Bee Pollen<br />Propolis - Nature's Antiseptic, Antibiotic and more<br />Bee Venom<br />Fresh NZ Bee Pollen<br />Royal Jelly<br />Active 10+<br />Skin Health Creme<br /><br />

520 Great South Road, Drury
Phone: 09 296 8940
Freephone: 0800 520520

Here's where YOU get the world's purest, natural New Zealand HONEY ...
The secret to enjoying health and living longer - get the natural benefits of apitherapy, bursting with energizing nutrients ...
Products available for purchase in our shop include:
Bee Pollen
Propolis - Nature's Antiseptic, Antibiotic and more
Bee Venom
Fresh NZ Bee Pollen
Royal Jelly
Active 10+
Skin Health Creme


Clevedon Village Pharmacy

Papakura Clevedon Road Clevedon Village Clevedon
Phone: 09 2928600

Clevedon Village Pharmacy is more than just medicine. Stockists of gift lines as well as all your medicinal requirements.


Interiors Etc

458 Karaka Road, Karaka
Contact: Rachael Buxton
Phone: 09 294 6311

Rachael is an Interior Designer with 14 years professional experience. The front of the premise has retailing - gifts, Homeware, Costume Jewellery, Accessories, Children's toys, NZ Art, Women's fashion.


  
Dining

Karaka Kitchen

257 Linwood Road, Karaka
Contact: Christine
Phone: 09 2919303

A wonderful country Cafe that's cosy in the winter, and spacious outdoor seating in the summer. Come and view our worm farm! You can't get that in the city.


St. Margarets Cafe

 
St. Margarets Cafe - A beautiful country garden setting for weddings and private functions by arrangement.  Garden lunches from Labour weekend until Easter. Open daily. Seating under canvas for 50-60 people. Quant country church directly next door.

6 Dyke Road, Karaka
Contact: Maree Furniss
Phone: 09 2927536

A beautiful country garden setting for weddings and private functions by arrangement.  Garden lunches from Labour weekend until Easter. Open daily. Seating under canvas for 50-60 people. Quant country church directly next door.


Ciao Bella

439 Papakura-Clevedon Road Clevedon Village
Contact: Ivana Boyd
Phone: 09 292 9229

Kitchen and Store. Clevedon's Speciality Food, Wine and Produce Store.
Enjoy a coffee and home made food in the peace and tranquility just 2 kms from the Clevedon Village.


Two Fat Cows
11/236 Great South Road, Drury
Phone: 09 294 6377

Ramarama Country Inn
1474 Great South Road, Ramarama
Phone: 09 294 8320

Autobahn Cafe Papakura

Sate Highway 1 Papakura
Phone: 09 296 2299

A relaxing spacious restaurant to enjoy Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Light Meals - Coffee
The entire menu is also available to takeaway


With Relish Delicatessen

78 Clevedon-Papakura Road
Phone: 09 292 8897

Takeaway espresso with hot and cold takeaway food. Put together a picnic with antipasto, salamis, cheeses etc from our delicatessen, on your way to the beach.


  
Accommodation

Kidd Cottage - Boutique Luxury Accommodation

 
Kidd Cottage - Boutique Luxury Accommodation - A delightful early 1900's fully restored luxury 2 bedroom (2 x king) cottage nestled amongst Karaka's horse studs, located just 10 minutes from the southern motorway and only 40 km's from the Auckland Domestic / International Airports. <br />Whatever the occasion -  a wedding, romantic weekend away, Karaka horse sales visit, business stay, short stop over, move in between houses, or just a well deserved break away - Kidd Cottage welcomes you to this tranquil rural retreat.

102 Kidd Road, Karaka, Auckland
Contact: Joanna Welsby
Phone: 0275 466456

A delightful early 1900's fully restored luxury 2 bedroom (2 x king) cottage nestled amongst Karaka's horse studs, located just 10 minutes from the southern motorway and only 40 km's from the Auckland Domestic / International Airports.
Whatever the occasion - a wedding, romantic weekend away, Karaka horse sales visit, business stay, short stop over, move in between houses, or just a well deserved break away - Kidd Cottage welcomes you to this tranquil rural retreat.


Thistledown Lodge

42 Coulston Rd, Ramarama
Phone: 09 238 1912

Sue and Archie offer you warm hospitality in a peaceful country setting - the perfect start or end to your New Zealand holiday. Find out why guests remember Archie's special breakfasts and keep returning for more!


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Drury Homestead

349 Drury Hills Rd, RD 1 Drury 2577
Phone: 09 294 9030


Bycroft Lodge

 
Bycroft Lodge

19 Bycroft Road Karaka, Auckland
Phone: 09 294 7604

Bycroft Lodge is a motel style Bed & breakfast accommodation in the country atmosphere of Karaka, a beautiful green area, about 25 minutes south of the city Auckland and also 25 minutes south east of the international airport.


Waiarjipa Homestead

46 Flanagan Road, Drury
Phone: 09 294 7929


Ramarama Country Inn
1474 Great South Road, Ramarama
Phone: 09 294 8320

  
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