Dave’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Fabulous place to visit. Some special features are the 'get up and close' encounters
64 locals recommend
Hamilton Zoo
183 Brymer RdFabulous place to visit. Some special features are the 'get up and close' encounters
Hamilton Gardens
Well worth spending some time here
We take this trek regularly and never tire of it. Give an up and close look at New Zealand native bush
51 locals recommend
Hakarimata Summit Hiking Track
2 Brownlee AveWe take this trek regularly and never tire of it. Give an up and close look at New Zealand native bush
Lake Hakanoa
4 km walk/run we take regularly from our home
Auckland Zoo
Absolutely fabulous place to visit.
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki DrAbsolutely must do
A trip we take every year - always fabulous in every way
7 locals recommend
Fullers Ferry Waiheke Island
1 Ocean View RdA trip we take every year - always fabulous in every way
Cathedral Cove Walk
Cathedral Cove WalkAbsolutely beautiful place and to swim
Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Must do at least once in your lifetime
Raglan
Surfie Beaches, rough east coast black sand, unique coastal town
We always go to this beach to swim, for awesome treks up Mt Paunui, and nearby old Gold Mine treks. Awesome estuary and lovely restuarant
Pauanui
We always go to this beach to swim, for awesome treks up Mt Paunui, and nearby old Gold Mine treks. Awesome estuary and lovely restuarant
Lovely NZ beach, extra trek to little Waihi over bush track at the end of the beach. Lovely fishnchips
111 locals recommend
Waihi Beach
Ocean View RoadLovely NZ beach, extra trek to little Waihi over bush track at the end of the beach. Lovely fishnchips
Huntly Speedway
93 McVie RdFun night out always
If you are into motorsports this is a must to do park to visit
25 locals recommend
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park and Event Centre
20 Hampton Downs RdIf you are into motorsports this is a must to do park to visit
Waingaro Hot Springs Hotel
Lovely place to visit
Fun place to visit for train enthusiasts but also for almost everyone
The Glen Afton Line - Heritage Railway (aka The Bush Tramway Club)
1153 Rotowaro RdFun place to visit for train enthusiasts but also for almost everyone
So many things to do, white water rafting, caving, treks, guide tours, underground boat ride to see magnificent glow worms
142 locals recommend
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdSo many things to do, white water rafting, caving, treks, guide tours, underground boat ride to see magnificent glow worms
Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park
20 Alex Telfer DrMust for any traveller
Food scene
Zealong Tea Estate
495 Gordonton RdYou are in for a treat
Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
203 Victoria StLovely atmosphere, great staff, excellent food
Robert Harris Te Rapa - Licensed Cafe
593 Te Rapa RdGreat food, super friendly staff
Woodlands Estate - Homestead, Gardens, Venue
42 Whitikahu RdAwesome atmosphere, great food, nice walk in gardens
Traveler advice
Getting around
Karearea Cottage has most things you need. Bring clothing
Kia Ora