Do & See

The Hosts are happy to recommend attractions in Auckland and beyond.

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Kiwi Heritage Homestay in Glen Eden, West Auckland is a great base to explore the great tramping tracks in the nearby Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and West Coast beaches which ranges from short to longer tramps which includes the multi day, 67k Hillary trail for the more serious tramper. A visit to the knowledgeable folk at Arataki Information centre on Scenic Drive recommended.
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Information on the local area – Activities, accommodation, dining out.

Public transport Trans, buses, ferries, for all your public transport information.

Local West Auckland activities/attractions

Cafes in the local area, just a short walk away

Humbug Café
Earth Seed Organics, in Glenview Rd, right by the Glen Eden train station
Pumped Café, right by the Glen Eden train station

Cafes further afield but worth a visit

Packing Shed Cafe, Oratia
Huia Food store, lovely café with homemade goodies in the small seaside village of Huia
The Tannery in Portage Rd, New Lynn
Stripe café in Titirangi

Organic shops nearby

Earth Seed Organics, a small organic store with a lovely cafe
East West Organics, there is a new superstore with café in Portage Rd. The original store is in Glen Eden Village.
Clarks Organic Meat Specialists for organic meat

Markets

New Lynn night market every Thursday night
Oratia Farmers market every Saturday morning from 9am
Titirangi Market Last Sunday of every month
Avondale Sunday Market every Sunday. The largest and oldest market in Auckland.

Local supermarkets (5 minute walk either way)

Countdown, Kelston
Super Value, Glen Eden

Shopping Malls

Lynmall in New Lynn (short bus ride away)
West City in Henderson (short bus ride away)

Titirangi village

More cafes (Hardware Café, Fringe Café...)
Lopdell House, Art Gallery. Enjoy views of the Waitakere Ranges and Manukau Harbour from the rooftop.
Soul (Centre of Body and Mind), Yoga classes, workshops

Vintage Shopping

Waitakere ranges and West Coast Beaches

Waitakere ranges for tramping and hiking. See the friendly staff at Arataki Visitor Centre for information
The West Coast Gallery, a small gallery in Piha featuring local artists work.
West Coast Beaches: Piha, Bethells, Karekare, Muriwai
Muriwai beach includes Gannet Colony

Wineries

Kumeu Wine region (30 min drive). There are many wineries in the Kumeu region, but my personal favourite is West Brook winery in Waimauku
Artisan Wines in Oratia, just a 10 minute drive

Car Hire

James Blond Car hire just a walk away
Auckland Rental Cars in New Lynn

Other places in the local area of interest

Glen Eden Playhouse,small local theatre
Trusts stadium, local sports and function venue
Rainforest Express, for family train ride through the Waitakere Rainforest. Needs to be booked
Waitakere Tramline, for family train ride along the tramline through the Waitakere Rainforest. Needs to be booked

Auckland city activities/attractions

Zoo Motions Road, Western Springs
Kelly Tarltons Tamaki Drive
Sky Tower, go to the top for great views of Auckland,
Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland War memorial Museum
Wintergarden in the Auckland domain
MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) in Western Springs
Snow Planet for Snow fun in Silverdale
Eden Rugby Park
Take a ferry ride to Devonport (historic houses, cafes)
Take ferry ride to the lovely Waiheke Island (cafes, wineries)
www.aucklandnz.com for information on events in Auckland and more…
www.bushandbeach.co.nz for tours that will take you to West Coast Beaches, Waitakare Ranges, Hobbiton