Glyn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hamilton's Gap
238 W Coast RdGreat for off road or playing in big sand dunes.
Walk the 120 steps to the lighthouse which is more than 140yrs old. The views are spectacular, take something warm to wear, as can be very windy up there.
26 locals recommend
Manukau Heads Lighthouse
759 Manukau Heads RoadWalk the 120 steps to the lighthouse which is more than 140yrs old. The views are spectacular, take something warm to wear, as can be very windy up there.
Trains depart Glenbrook for Waiuku, distance 8km and return. You can leave the train and explore Waiuku Town and return on a later service. For scheduled trips, details and times visit, www.gvt.org.nz
12 locals recommend
Glenbrook Vintage Railway
135 Glenbrook Station RdTrains depart Glenbrook for Waiuku, distance 8km and return. You can leave the train and explore Waiuku Town and return on a later service. For scheduled trips, details and times visit, www.gvt.org.nz
Enjoy safe sandy beaches and sheltered picnic and barbecue areas.
24 locals recommend
Awhitu Regional Park
Brook RoadEnjoy safe sandy beaches and sheltered picnic and barbecue areas.
A rugged West Coast beach, black sand, cars permitted along coastline, camping and surfing. Toilets and cold shower available. Apply for permits to drive on West Coast beaches at, www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
28 locals recommend
Karioitahi Beach
Karioitahi RoadA rugged West Coast beach, black sand, cars permitted along coastline, camping and surfing. Toilets and cold shower available. Apply for permits to drive on West Coast beaches at, www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Waiuku Forest
Wilson RoadGreat place for walks, picnics and fabulous scenery.
Ratahi Cruises
11 King StGreat two hour cruise, pack your lunch and off you go.
Food Scene
Awhitu Wines
31 Greenock DrBeautiful winery, open daily 10am - 5pm. Ph 0274843548
Awhitu Golf Club Inc
Lovely nine hole course. email- awhitugolf@xtra.co.nz
Orua Bay Beach
A change from the Black sand, try Orua Bay Beach's white sand.