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North<br />
ExPLorE<br />
AUCKLAND<br />
16<br />
Just 45 minutes nortH oF tHe auckland Harbour<br />
bridge you’ll Find an area devoted to producing great<br />
Food and wine and living tHe good liFe.<br />
The village of Puhoi, originally settled in the<br />
1860s by immigrants from Bohemia, retains<br />
its Bohemian atmosphere and culture. With its<br />
riverside walkway, outdoor cafés and charming<br />
shops, Warkworth makes a great destination to<br />
explore. Marvel at the 1000 year-old giant kauri<br />
trees in Parry Kauri Park by the museum and walk<br />
the heritage trail through and around the town.<br />
Drop into one of the many boutique vineyards<br />
in the Matakana region for an outstanding lunch<br />
and wine tasting, or explore the wonders that<br />
lie below the surface of the water at Goat Island<br />
Marine Reserve.<br />
The pristine coastline extends north to the<br />
magnificent white-sand beach of Pakiri and south<br />
to Omaha and Tawharanui Regional Park.<br />
Head to the northern edge of the Auckland<br />
region to Te Hana Te Ao Mārama Māori Cultural<br />
Centre and immerse yourself in an authentic<br />
Māori cultural experience set in a remarkable<br />
17th century Māori fortified pa and village replica.<br />
aucklandnz.com
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