Guidebook for Karaka
Sightseeing
Karaka Harbourside
Food Scene
Great consistency in the areas of good coffee, quality food and exceptional service.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Urban Soul Cafe and Bistro
71 Hingaia RdGreat consistency in the areas of good coffee, quality food and exceptional service.
Pahurehure Takeaways
95 Elliot StreetGood place to get your Fish and Chips
Parks & Nature
This is a place where you can put down facebook and youtube and really breathe! Whether you are looking for a quiet stroll, a family picnic or a heart thumping workout you can find it all in Rural South Auckland.
The best time to go is a sunny day after a good rain.The falls will be full and spectacular, and the air will be so clean you can taste it.
No charge for entry, it is popular with families, dog walkers and serious trampers, but don't let that put you off. You can always find a quiet spot away from others if that is what you're looking for.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Hunua Falls Reserve
This is a place where you can put down facebook and youtube and really breathe! Whether you are looking for a quiet stroll, a family picnic or a heart thumping workout you can find it all in Rural South Auckland.
The best time to go is a sunny day after a good rain.The falls will be full and spectacular, and the air will be so clean you can taste it.
No charge for entry, it is popular with families, dog walkers and serious trampers, but don't let that put you off. You can always find a quiet spot away from others if that is what you're looking for.
Essentials
New World Papakura
31 East StEntertainment & Activities
Vector Wero Whitewater Park is a world class tourism destination that engages our communities and youth. It is New Zealand's first facility to offer an artificial river and water course for recreation, sports, and emergency services training, school programmes and youth development.
It is a pinnacle stage within the collection of facilities which includes the Vodafone Events Centre and the Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre.
The Park on water operations are ably led by Olympic gold medal champion Ian Ferguson and his team.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Vector Wero Whitewater
770 Great South RdVector Wero Whitewater Park is a world class tourism destination that engages our communities and youth. It is New Zealand's first facility to offer an artificial river and water course for recreation, sports, and emergency services training, school programmes and youth development.
It is a pinnacle stage within the collection of facilities which includes the Vodafone Events Centre and the Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre.
The Park on water operations are ably led by Olympic gold medal champion Ian Ferguson and his team.
New Zealand's all year round Haunted Attractions including a Haunted House, Freaky Forest, 3D Manic Maze, and CornEvil on Friday and Saturday nights.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Parque temático assombrado Spookers
833 Kingseat RdNew Zealand's all year round Haunted Attractions including a Haunted House, Freaky Forest, 3D Manic Maze, and CornEvil on Friday and Saturday nights.
Pulman Park is the foremost Outdoor Sports & Recreation Facility in Auckland.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Bruce Pulman Park
90 Walters RoadPulman Park is the foremost Outdoor Sports & Recreation Facility in Auckland.
Hawkins Theatre is a 268-seat performing arts venue suitable for all kinds of dance and music shows as well as cinema. In the past as well as community theatre projects and films the Hawkins Theatre has also payed hosts to large scale, commercial touring music shows, regular comedy shows and dance shows.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Hawkins Theatre
13 Ray Small DrHawkins Theatre is a 268-seat performing arts venue suitable for all kinds of dance and music shows as well as cinema. In the past as well as community theatre projects and films the Hawkins Theatre has also payed hosts to large scale, commercial touring music shows, regular comedy shows and dance shows.
Getting Around
GO Rentals - Auckland Airport Car Rentals
3 Joseph Hammond PlRental Car hire
Papakura Station
Nearest Railway station
Drinks & Nightlife
Puriri Hills produces wines that stand well beside the greats of the “right bank”. Their blends are proprietary and reflect the percentages of Merlot, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec in their five acre vineyard. Low-yielding vines are manicured by hand. The wine is handmade, barrel aged, bottled and stored on the estate.
Puriri Hills’ cellar door: 398 North Road, Clevedon, is open most weekends Sat. and Sun. from 1-4 PM, other times by appointment. Do telephone 09 2929264 to confirm, as the winemaker conducts all tastings and is sometimes not available.
Puriri Hills Vineyard
398 North RdPuriri Hills produces wines that stand well beside the greats of the “right bank”. Their blends are proprietary and reflect the percentages of Merlot, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec in their five acre vineyard. Low-yielding vines are manicured by hand. The wine is handmade, barrel aged, bottled and stored on the estate.
Puriri Hills’ cellar door: 398 North Road, Clevedon, is open most weekends Sat. and Sun. from 1-4 PM, other times by appointment. Do telephone 09 2929264 to confirm, as the winemaker conducts all tastings and is sometimes not available.