Waiuku ' Historic town on the Sunset Coast
Situated 20 minutes from the Drury off-ramp of Auckland's Southern Motorway (S.H.1) visitors will delight in this friendly, inviting 'heritage' town. The town's focal point is the Kentish Hotel built in the 1850's by one of the first Europeans to settle at Waiuku.
The town's waterfront, Tamakae Reserve is home to the fascinating Waiuku Museum and a small historic 'village' with several restored buildings dating back to the 1800s. Waiuku has numerous neighbouring
attractions, including the stunning West Coast black sand beach of Karioitahi and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, both just 10 minutes away.
*Waiuku Walking Tour. Discover the history of Waiuku. Waiuku Museum, Hartmann House, Tamakae Reserve, The Kentish Hotel -'New Zealand's Longest Running Hotel' est. 1853. Meet your guide every Sunday at 11.25am, 12.40pm and 1.55pm, on the platform of Victoria Avenue Station. Waiuku Walking Tour is a free service provided by The Kentish Hotel. It lasts for approximately 20 minutes and is over mostly flat, easy walking terrain, perfect for buggies and small children. Your Hosts - The Franks Family. www.kentishhotel.co.nz, 5 Queen Street, Waiuku. ph 09 235 8367*