StressFree Adventures

8-12 River Lane, Waiuku
Contact: Colin Harrington
Phone: 0800 Go By Kayak
Freephone: 0800 Go By Kayak

We specialise in outdoor eco adventure activites for all ages. From canoeing, kayaking, caving and abseiling to mountain biking and bushcraft / navigation. Whatever your age and stage you can get involved and have fun doing all the things you thought you could only read about.

Waipipi Bird Park

Waipipi Wharf Road, Awhitu Peninsula
Phone: 09 235 9960

For Ron Peake, this is the culmination of four years of hard work, as he and his wife Amily worked on their 16 acres of farmland, transforming pasture into an avocado orchard and six acres of gardens and aviaries.

Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Glenbrook Station Road, Glenbrook
Phone: 09 236 3546

A rail enthusiasts' heaven! Hop aboard lovingly restored and maintained steam engines for a journey into yesteryear. Situated in the picturesque Franklin countryside on Glenbrook Station Road, (about 9km from Waiuku), the railway operates from Labour Weekend through to Queen's Birthday on Sundays and most public holidays.

Waiuku Museum

13 King St, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8698

A pioneer museum providing permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. Contact the museum on 09 235 8698. Hartmann House situated next to the museum has an excellent range of handicrafts for sale.

Waiuku Forest

Ghezzie Rd, Waiuku Forest

13km south of Waiuku, at the mouth of the Waikato River is the Waiuku Forest.  Owned by Crown Forestry and managed by New Zealand Forest Managers, the forest covers 1508 ha and is planted in Pinus Radiata.

Also at the forest is the New Zealand Stee

Bookinopolis - Waiuku Library

King Street, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 5699

The Waiuku Twilight Market

Tamakae Reserve
Contact: Anita
Phone: 09 235 8201

September to March, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, try the delicious array of foods and have a wine on the wharf as you listen to great live music.
Relax into every weekend at the WAIUKU TWILIGHT MARKET!

Gardenza

Contact: David Brundell
Phone: 09 2353834

Welcome to Gardenza Gardens and Nursery.
A tranquil subtropical garden with 3 lakes. Transformed from bare cattle land over 25 years, the nursery specialises in exotic flowering bulbous plants. Stroll around the garden and purchase exotic delights from the nursery.

Warped Art & Design Weaving Workshp & Gallery

356 Otaua-Waiuku Road
Contact: Stephanie Collin

Hand-woven portraits and design.

The Kentish Hotel

5 Queen St, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8367

Waiuku's Queen Street is home to the oldest licensed hotel building in New Zealand. The elegant 'Kentish' was built in 1851. Since that time it has hosted many distinguished guests and was saved from a nearby fire by locals in 1926. The Kentish is full of history and charm and well worth a visit.

Just Heaven Lodge B&B

184 Masters Road, Waiuku
Contact: Mary and Eric
Phone: 09 235 8000

Just Heaven Lodge is a 3 acre resort in the country on the outskirts of Waiuku township 15mins from Pukekohe and 50mins from Auckland CBD. A large 7 bedroom modern rural home with an outdoor pool and a hot spa that invites lots of dipping and lying about. Expansive lawns and gardens and native bush with walks, a fairy ring and a large barn turned into an art studio.

Castaways Lodge

685 Karioitahi Rd, Karioitahi Beach,Waiuku 
Contact: Kym & Stu Smylie
Phone: 09 236 5041 extn 226

For a relaxing escape, or thrilling adventure. Castaways is situated on New Zealand's dramatic West Coast, just 50 minutes from Central Auckland. Located high on the cliffs overlooking the Tasman sea, both the venue and accommodation offer stunning, panoramic views.

The Kentish Hotel

5 Queen St, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8367

Waiuku's Queen Street is home to the oldest licensed hotel building in New Zealand. The elegant 'Kentish' was built in 1851. Since that time it has hosted many distinguished guests and was saved from a nearby fire by locals in 1926. The Kentish is full of history and charm and well worth a visit.