Guidebook for Awhitu and surroundings

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Guidebook for Awhitu and surroundings

Food scene

Enjoy a cocktail, beer or wine with your delicious meal while taking in the stunning panoramic views over Karioitahi Beach and the Tasman Sea. Remember to ask for window seating.
10 locals recommend
Castaways Restaurant & Bar, Castaways Resort
685 Karioitahi Road
10 locals recommend
Enjoy a cocktail, beer or wine with your delicious meal while taking in the stunning panoramic views over Karioitahi Beach and the Tasman Sea. Remember to ask for window seating.
Situated in Waiuku, The Shires offers European cusine with Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
The Shires Restaurant & Bar
47 Queen St
Situated in Waiuku, The Shires offers European cusine with Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Great takeaway pizzas.
The Wild Olive
68 Queen St
Great takeaway pizzas.

Sightseeing

10 kms away and boasting a tranquil,white sand beach, walks and fishing and gathering of local shellfish. NZ Quotas apply
24 locals recommend
Awhitu Regional Park
Brook Road
24 locals recommend
10 kms away and boasting a tranquil,white sand beach, walks and fishing and gathering of local shellfish. NZ Quotas apply
White sand, sheltered, lovely amble to the beach, jetty for scenic photos. Gentle slope so very safe for children to swim. Inside Awhitu Regional P, this is a well kept secret fromthe locla Aucklanders. You will find that it is not overcrowded unless it is Christmas break - the two weeks after Christmas.
Kauritūtahi Beach
Brook Road
White sand, sheltered, lovely amble to the beach, jetty for scenic photos. Gentle slope so very safe for children to swim. Inside Awhitu Regional P, this is a well kept secret fromthe locla Aucklanders. You will find that it is not overcrowded unless it is Christmas break - the two weeks after Christmas.
Manukau Heads Lighthouse, located on the south side of Auckand, is over 140 years old. Relive the life of a seaman, viewing the vast Manukau Bar, Paratutae, Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges, Auckland City and all of Manukau Harbour and Mount Taranaki to the south. View the internal displays as you walk through the historical lighthouse to learn about the location. Then stroll around the lightkeepers’ balcony to gaze at the amazing views surrounding Manakau Heads Lighthouse.
26 locals recommend
Manukau Heads Lighthouse
759 Manukau Heads Road
26 locals recommend
Manukau Heads Lighthouse, located on the south side of Auckand, is over 140 years old. Relive the life of a seaman, viewing the vast Manukau Bar, Paratutae, Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges, Auckland City and all of Manukau Harbour and Mount Taranaki to the south. View the internal displays as you walk through the historical lighthouse to learn about the location. Then stroll around the lightkeepers’ balcony to gaze at the amazing views surrounding Manakau Heads Lighthouse.