Visit the comings and goings of the busy Muriwai Gannet Colony. Take your camera just a short way through the bush or over the beach.

A kiwi owned and operated surf school is located only 1 minutes walk from the beach where lessons include both a surfboard and wetsuit. Also available to rent are surf boards, wetsuits and even blo-karts on a windy day.

Play a true links course offering all year round golfing with the most spectacular views over the Tasman Sea. Dry underfoot in the winter and thoroughly irrigated in the summer for perfect conditions.

Take a variety of bush walks straight from our door step. You can enjoy a 10 minute walk through the native forest to visit a scenic look out, or plan a longer tramp e.g. The Hillary Trail or the Goldie Bush Scenic Reserve track, through coastal Kauri forest and the impressive Mokoroa Falls. It all starts  here.!

Trek the beach on horse back along one of New Zealands Top Five Horse Treks (as voted by the New Zealand Herald), catering to groups of any and all sizes.

Woodhill Forest is a stunning natural adventure playground for mountain biking or trail walking, the perfect destination for year-round activities. Suitable fun for the whole family!

These natural thermal pools are only 20 minutes north, ideal for soaking tired bones in the private spa after a long travel.

Experience Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland’s Heritage Wine Region. This area has a rich history in wineries dating back to the 1930’s with some of the best known names in wine. Kumeu Wine Country is renowned for unique cellar door experiences, offering, festivals, special events and summertime jazz to entertain you.

There are two Take Away / Cafes in walking distance, or just 9km up the road in Waimauku you'll find the local supermarket, alongside cafes and restaurants. Spoil yourself in the award winning restaurant The Tasting Shed, they can even drive you back to Muriwai if requested.