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Drury / Karaka

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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Experience

Slippery Creek Kayak Hire Limited

Contact: Chris
Phone: +64 09 2947567

We operate kayaking trips for up to 17 people between Slippery Creek (Drury) to Hingaia (West of Papakura). The trip with briefings and transport takes around two hours and follows the Drury Creek. It includes the fast moving Hingaia waters and slower estuarine waters by Drury. Come and join us for a uniquely Franklin kayaking experience.


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.


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 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.


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


  
Dining

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.


Two Fat Cows

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

Quiz nights Tuesdays 7:30pm, bar tabs up for grabs. Members draw Thursday 7pm. Live entertainment from 8pm - 11pm. DJ's on special occasions only. Cater for all occasions.


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


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.


The Strawberry Shack

520 Great South Road, Papakura

The sweetest, freshest strawberries that are picked daily.
Normally in season September - February.
Real fruit with either ice cream OR 97% fat-free yoghurt.
Smoothies or frappes
Sensational Allpress coffee
Selection of frozen berries
Cookies, sweets and treats.


  
Accommodation

Drury Homestead

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


Bycroft Lodge

 
Bycroft Lodge - 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.

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.


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.


Hunua Loft

2002 Hunua Road, RD3, Papakura
Contact: Annie and John
Phone: +64 9 292 4360

Situated on a 25 acre farm, 40 drive to Auckland CBD and Auckland International Airport. Experience genuine country charm in our self-contained B&B. Quiet and private, well equipped kitchen, separate bathroom including laundry facilities. Super king-size, or twin beds for two, can accommodate four with a settee and fold-out bed option. Airport and train to Auckland City transfers available by prior arrangement.


  
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