Things to do in North Of Auckland
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Snowplanet
Snowplanet is a winter wonderland that allows every day to be a snowy one, with indoor skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding. It’s just off SH1, 8km south of Orewa.
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Sheepworld
Sheepworld, 4km north of Warkworth, offers farm experiences for city slickers (kids’ pony rides, lamb feeding) and the ubiquitous sheep and dog show, including a shearing demonstration (showtimes 11am and 2pm). The Black Sheep Café serves home-baked goods and coffee. In late September Sheepworld hosts the eccentric two-week Warkworth Scarecrow Festival.
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Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
The Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve, to the north of the town, is 10 hectares of native bush with labelled trees, a pa site, a lookout and easy short walks.
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Brookview Teahouse
Devoted to the pursuit of the perfect cuppa, this delightful bungalow surrounded by boxed gardens serves traditional morning and afternoon teas (scones, lamingtons and club sandwiches), and light lunches.
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Tapiano
Snagging the stream frontage of the cinema complex, Matakana’s flashest restaurant’s menu meanders around the Mediterranean – from hearty French classics to tagines and tapas ($9 to $15) – along with tempting brunch standards ($10 to $17) during the day.
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Brick Bay Sculpture Trail
Brick Bay Wines is the home of the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, an hour-long artistic ramble through the wonderfully sculpted grounds. Tastings and snacks are available at the chic cafe.
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Honey Centre
About 5km south of Warkworth, the Honey Centre has a cafe, free honey tasting and glass-fronted hives. The shop sells all sorts of bee-related products, from candles to mead.
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Plantation
Any Auckland kid who’s ever headed north has pestered their parents to stop here for an ice cream. It also has pies, takeaway food, cooked meals and a nice selection of counter food.
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Matakana House
A real local pub, this 1903 wooden hotel has taxidermied animals everywhere, a beer garden out front and occasional live music and DJs. It’s an affectation-free zone.
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Morris & James
Morris & James has creative, colourful ceramics for sale and a lovely courtyard cafe. There are free weekday tours at 11.30am.
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Ransom Wines
Ransom Wines produces great food wines and showcases them with matching tapas ($16 for five) and tasting platters ($18).
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Vintry
In the Matakana Cinemas, the Vintry is a wine bar that serves as a one-stop cellar door for all the producers.
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Warkworth & District Museum
At the Parry Kauri Park, the small Warkworth & District Museum features pioneer-era exhibits.
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Farmers Market
The humble Farmers Market is held near the Matakana Cinemas – or should that be Farmers Upmarket?
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Matakana Cinemas
The fantastical Matakana Cinemas complex has a domed roof reminiscent of an Ottoman bathhouse.
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Asahi
Asahi is a handy little option for a Japanese fix. The bento boxes ($21.50) are recommended.
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Black Sheep Café
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Millennium Walkway
The 8km Millennium Walkway starts from South Bridge, looping through this and other parks before returning along the beach; follow the blue route markers.
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