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Itineraries<br />

Enjoy the scenery at Hunua Ranges Regional Park<br />

East Auckland<br />

Map on page 156<br />

I have: No time Experience Clevedon’s country charm. You’ll find plenty<br />

of attractions to choose from, including a bird garden, boutique vineyards, native<br />

bush treks, river and coastal kayaking, foodies’ tours, an historical museum and<br />

an animal farm. Every Sunday the Clevedon Farmers’ Market tempts with an<br />

array of local foods, while the Clevedon Village Market has a variety of crafts and<br />

curios. Drop into the oyster shop for the freshest oysters straight from the sea.<br />

I have: A Bit of time Just 25 minutes from downtown Auckland<br />

lies the delightful village of Howick. Enjoy lunch at a café or a stroll around the<br />

charming specialty shops. Wander around the historical village, a living museum<br />

presenting life in a fencible village during the early settlement of Europeans in<br />

Auckland. For some time outdoors, relax at nearby Eastern or Bucklands Beach.<br />

Both are great spots to enjoy fish and chips or an ice cream. Golfers can enjoy<br />

the spectacular panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf from the local course.<br />

I have: PleNty of time Take a scenic ferry ride from downtown<br />

Auckland to Pine Harbour for a relaxing day out. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of<br />

the cafés or a picnic in the landscaped gardens, take a stroll around the marina,<br />

or swim at a sheltered beach. On Saturday mornings Pine Harbour Fresh Market<br />

is a great place to fill a gourmet picnic basket to take with you as you explore<br />

the picturesque Pohutukawa Coast. Named after the beautiful flowering trees<br />

fringing its shoreline, the Pohutukawa Coast includes the seaside villages of<br />

Beachlands and Maraetai and regional parks at Duders Beach and Omana.<br />

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