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The Best Attractions In Kaukapakapa

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Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens

Sculptureum

Piha Beach

Snowplanet

The Kauri Museum

Orewa Beach

Matakana Village

Kaukapakapa is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated in the Rodney district and is around 50 kilometres northwest of Auckland. State Highway 16 passes through the town, connecting it to Helensville about 12 km to the south-west, and Araparera about 14 km to the north. The North Auckland Line also passes through Kaukapakapa. The Kaukapakapa River flows from the town to the Kaipara Harbour to the west.Kaukapakapa is a Māori name meaning to swim with much splashing. The town is commonly known to the locals in its shortened form Kaukap.The population of Kaukapakapa and the surrounding district was 2,979 in the 2006 census, an increase ...
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The Best Attractions In Kaukapakapa

1. Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens Kaukapakapa
2. The Kauri Museum Matakohe
3. Piha Beach Piha
Piha is a coastal settlement on the western coast of the Auckland Region in New Zealand with a population of 600. It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year, and especially in summer. Piha is 39 kilometres west of Auckland city centre, on the Tasman Sea coast to the north of the Manukau Harbour, on the western edge of the Waitakere Ranges. Immediately to the north of Piha is Whites Beach, and immediately to the south is Mercer Bay; land access to both is only by foot. The nearest beaches accessible by road are Karekare to the south, and Anawhata to the north.
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4. Sculptureum Matakana
5. Orewa Beach Orewa
Orewa is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. It lies on the Hibiscus Coast, just north of the base of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and 40 kilometres north of central Auckland. Orewa's population was 8,523 in the 2013 Census, an increase of 1,197 from 2006. It is a popular holiday destination. Orewa is also considered one of the fastest growing places in New Zealand and is one of the most expensive areas in which to buy a house.The Northern Motorway, part of State Highway 1, passes just inland of Orewa and extends through the twin Johnston Hill tunnels to near Puhoi. Orewa was administered as part of the Rodney District for two decades, until this was subsumed into the new Auckland Council in October 2010.
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6. Matakana Village Matakana
Matakana is a small town in the Rodney District of New Zealand. Warkworth lies about 9 km to the south-west, Snells Beach the same distance to the south, Omaha is about 7 km to the east, and Leigh about 13 km to the north-east. The Matakana River flows through the town and into Kawau Bay to the south-east.The surrounding area contains several vineyards. It is also known for its farmers' market, cinema, cafes, restaurants and boutique food-shops. The reasonable proximity to Auckland has led to the region becoming a trendy getaway spot for foodie Aucklanders.From 2018 it is served by 7 buses a day between Warkworth and Omaha. From 2013 it had 5 buses a day and is also served by Mahu City Express. Matakana has had a bus since at least 1930, including buses to Auckland.
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7. Snowplanet Silverdale
Snowplanet is an indoor snow recreation centre in Silverdale on the Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand. Snowplanet is New Zealand's first indoor snow facility and began working in March of 2005. It lies 20 minutes north of Auckland city. The snow dome, approximately 40 × 200 m and built on the side of a hill, features 50 centimeters of real snow , three tows, a terrain park for freestyle skiers and snowboarders and a separate learners slope. The company offers ski rentals and lessons, offers a wide range of programs for all abilities and offers group bookings for schools and businesses. It also has a small store that sells gloves, helmets and socks and offers a range of off-snow services, including; a restaurant & licensed bar, meeting and conference facilities.
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New Zealand Road Trip: Ep 1 - Backpacking the North Island

I return to New Zealand for a 7 week road trip around both the North and South Island in this 2 part documentary series.

Episode 1 begins in the North Island, at the capital city of Wellington. Driving with my Kiwi friend Matt, he takes me off the beaten track to show me how Kiwi's enjoy their own country.

Stops include Vinegar Hill, Napier, Tokomaru Bay, Rere Rockslide and Whakatane.

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Stops include Auckland, Waiheke Island, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Rotorua, Taupo and the Tongariro Crossing.

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Kite Kite Falls and Omeru Waterfall | New Zealand

It was an amazing day in New Zealand visiting the Kite Kite falls and the Omeru Falls. Finishing with a few skydives at Skydive Auckland.

Kitekite Falls, also known as Kitakita Falls, is located in the western part of Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, near the famous Piha Beach. This spectacular 40-meters multi-steps waterfall is reached after a more or less easy 45 minutes’ walk.

Omeru falls are a very good place to visit. A series of three waterfalls - Omeru Falls, Waitangi Falls and Waitangi Stream Cascade, is located in Omeru Pā Scenic Reserve on the east side of the Kaipara Coast Highway between Kaukapakapa and the Makarau River. A great BBQ area and multiple swimming spots make these waterfalls and Scenic Reserve a very popular place among the locals.

If you don’t know what to do in New Zealand and you are finding things to do in New Zealand, these two waterfalls to visit and you will have an amazing time. There are many things to do in New Zealand! You will not be short of things to robin New Zealand.

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Waitangi Falls, New Zealand: GoPro Hero7 Black

Day trip out of Auckland to Omeru Scenic Reserve, Kaukapakapa, New Zealand!

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Gibbs Farm, New Zealand Sculptures and Giraffes

Gibbs Farm is in Kaipara Harbour hosting a collection of large scale sculptures. Gibbs Farm open monthly, and you can get your free reservation at

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