Top Things to do in Warkworth
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Discover the best top things to do in Warkworth, New Zealand including Tawharanui Regional Park, Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, Sculptureum, Te Hana Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre, Sheepworld, Matakana Beach Outfitters, Goat Island Marine Reserve, Matakana Village, Of Hand & Heart, Saltwater Eco.
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1. Tawharanui Regional Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By Haastman
Tawharanui Regional Park is truly a wonderful place.
It has beautiful sandy Beaches which generally have a light surf.
It has some great, relatively short bush walks and being a pest controlled wildlife reserve, it has good numbers of NZ native birds.
It also has some pasture land and usually has sheep running around.
There is good car parking and public toilets.
Well worth a visit.
2. Brick Bay Sculpture Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
Experience Art and Wine Entwined at Brick Bay. Visit the Glass House, the spectacular restaurant, home of Brick Bay Wines and gateway to the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. Brick Bay is a boutique Matakana vineyard producing elegant estate grown wines: a renowned Pinot Gris, a vibrant Rose and intense Bordeaux-style red blends. Brick Bay Sculpture Trail winds through a remarkable native landscape, showcasing 50 works by New Zealand's leading sculptors. Open daily for wine tasting, cellar door sales, relaxed all day dining, coffee and the Sculpture Trail.
Reviewed By Wendy and Albie N - Auckland, New Zealand
We visited with friends, enjoyed the walk through the bush and "met" some beautiful art works. Uniquely presented in nature's garden. the write-up is a bit pretentious compared to the everyday language used at the Sculptureum in Matakana. Both fill an artistic need, but for...MoreThanks for your review - we hope you visit again soon!
3. Sculptureum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 253 reviews
The hundreds of works on display in its Gardens and Galleries have been chosen to amuse, inspire and stimulate. They are a mix of colour, whimsy and wonder.
Reviewed By AmeliavdBerg
Beautiful place Great morning out looking at amazing pieces of art Inspirational quotes Immaculate Gardens
4. Te Hana Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Te Hana Te Ao Marama offers an array of authentic and exciting cultural activities from guided New Zealand Maori Village Tours and awe inspiring Maori Cultural Performances to Marae styled accommodation. Our Village Cafe also provides you with mouth watering savouries and sweets or browse through our Art Gallery for the perfect hand crafted gift. Open 7 days 9am to 5pm.
Reviewed By Annie1977Berridale - Berridale
We found details for Te Hana during an overnight stay during the Carnival Spirit's port of call into Auckland. We drove out and found the venue easily and parking a breeze. Our host was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed learning all about Princess Te Hana and the story behind this particular area of the North Island.
Facilities were clean and also has a large meals and bar area.
They also have a small gift shop.
The staff were all very friendly and we are certainly glad that we found the attraction in a local tourism brochure.
5. Sheepworld
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Sheepworld is New Zealand’s Sheep and Wool Centre. In twice-daily live demonstrations the dogs round up and bring in the sheep, which are then sorted and shorn. Our Wonderful Wool multimedia exhibition then explains how the fleece is turned into an amazing variety of products, many of which are on sale in our store. There’s also an eco-discovery stroll through native bush, a natural adventure playground, a farmyard full of animals and an on-site cafe. Suitable for all ages.
Reviewed By FunkyMunkey106 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
The main animal park is worth the visit as its very interactive. The sheep demonstration is not great. Compared to the Agrodome at Rotarua, there's too much talking and not enough happening; as a result all the kids at our visit got a bit bored and restless.
6. Matakana Beach Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5 based on 98 reviews
Summer Sessions Surf Centre (formerly Matakana Beach Outfitters)is Omaha's premier surf school and rental centre. We offer surf lessons, surfboard hire, paddle board hire, body board hire, and wetsuit hire. You can also purchase beach essentials such as hats, sunnies, body boards, leashes at our surf centre. We are located in the parking lot next to the surf club. Come join us for a fun day at Omaha Beach.
Reviewed By Sascha20152015 - Warkworth, New Zealand
I've been paddling with MBO for over a year now and it's always an amazing experience, SUP fitness is fantastic all over body workout, and being on the water is a great place to get fit! Definitely something I would recommend!
7. Goat Island Marine Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By AdrienneHannan - Wellington, New Zealand
Fantastic day at the beach.
BYI snorkeling gear or hire on site for $15-35. Kayaks are also available to hire and you can take a tour of the reserve in a glass bottom boat.
You can snorkel and see fish at or low tide as the channel between the beach and island is deep enough. At low tide you can also explore the rocks and shore platform.
This is a popular spot and parking can be a bit tricky. Public toilets and changing rooms are available and an outdoor shower to rinse off.
There is not much shelter in the beach so it would be handy to bring s beach shelter or umbrella. There are no shops or food stalls on site so bring everything you need.
The walk down to the beach is steep, but you can drive down to a drop-in point to let passengers out then park back up the hill.
The marine life it plentiful and beautiful and it's such a scenic spot. A visit to the education centre is very worthwhile.
8. Matakana Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 369 reviews
There’s something about Matakana Village… Perhaps it’s the fresh country air, the artisanal food and award-winning wine, or the stylish boutiques and galleries you simply won’t find in the city. Whether you’re catching up with friends in one of our eateries, meeting the makers at the famous Matakana Village Farmers’ Market or watching an arthouse film in the magnificent cinema, a visit to Matakana comes with memories to treasure. From the cascading cherry blossoms of spring to the riches of autumn leaves, you’ll find something to savour in every season. Just 45 minutes from the Auckland Harbour Bridge, yet a world away – there’s so much to love in Matakana Village.
Reviewed By 4xWandering_Kiwis - Auckland, New Zealand
Having been away for 10 years, Matakana has continued to grow and get better and better. The Saturday Farmers Market is superb - great variety and prices were not too bad. There is a good range of shops in the village as well, lovely for a good wander.
9. Of Hand & Heart
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
An Art Gallery showing work of over 35 Painters & Sculptors & 50+ Potters & Ceramic artists in addition to Silk dresses from American designers & jewellery & Fiber arts created by various artists. Follow the YELLOW BRICK ROAD beside Cafe Ginger
10. Saltwater Eco
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
Here at Saltwater Eco we pride ourselves on offering quality eco-focused products with purpose. Our unique Saltwater Offerings are designed to excite, energize and most importantly connect our clients to New Zealand’s incredible natural environments. Based on the beautiful Matakana Coast we offer a great range of surf and snorkel activities to suit all abilities.
Reviewed By Natalie D
New to Surfing, I approached Saltwater Eco for a surf lesson to help get confidence and knowledge in what to do. The team were very friendly and professional, great communication before and after the lesson - I'll be returning to do snorkelling with the team...MoreHi Natalie, thank you so much for your review... we'd had a great time teaching you to surf!
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