Guidebook for Auckland
Restaurants & Cafes
The Grounds was created by two West Auckland family men who know their way around a kitchen. Our seasonal menus have a distinctly local flavour, with most of our produce being sourced from Waitakere suppliers to create meals that feel like home—but taste like the work of two of New Zealand’s best chefs.
Sit down for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, or grab a quick bite, an artisan ice cream or a Big Dawg Hotdawg — and remember to take some time to enjoy our beautiful grounds.
Wedding venue and Cafe. Serves Mediterranean-style food with a breakfast and lunch menu - Ph 09 412 5858.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soljans Estate Winery
366 State Hwy 16Wedding venue and Cafe. Serves Mediterranean-style food with a breakfast and lunch menu - Ph 09 412 5858.
1404 Coatesville Riverhead Highway
Riverhead.
Cafe serving delicious home made food, in a country setting.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blossoms Cafe
1404 Coatesville Riverhead Highway
Riverhead.
Cafe serving delicious home made food, in a country setting.
An amazing venue with beautiful river views. Serves fresh NZ food with flair, great beers, local wines and good coffee. SUNDAY LIVE Free music most Sundays 2-6pm.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Riverhead
33 York TerraceAn amazing venue with beautiful river views. Serves fresh NZ food with flair, great beers, local wines and good coffee. SUNDAY LIVE Free music most Sundays 2-6pm.
Swanson Station Cafe
760 Swanson RdGreat little cafe - 5 minute drive
Cafe Redwoods
704-706 Swanson RdCafe - 6 minute drive
An epicurean delight - naturally brewed boutique beers in international styles with a distinctly kiwi twist & fine New Zealand fare made from local & seasonal produce.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hallertau Brewery
1171 Coatesville Riverhead HwyAn epicurean delight - naturally brewed boutique beers in international styles with a distinctly kiwi twist & fine New Zealand fare made from local & seasonal produce.
Very popular Thai restaurant in Kumeu serving exquisite Thai cuisine. BYO wine (may take your own wine) - Ph 09 412 2454.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golden Silk Thai Restaurant
88 Main RdVery popular Thai restaurant in Kumeu serving exquisite Thai cuisine. BYO wine (may take your own wine) - Ph 09 412 2454.
Multi award winning restaurant in a great location. Highly recommended!
The Tasting Shed is also a wedding venue - Ph 412 6454.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Tasting Shed
609 State Hwy 16Multi award winning restaurant in a great location. Highly recommended!
The Tasting Shed is also a wedding venue - Ph 412 6454.
Sit on the verandah which overlooks the lake or sit in one of the "carriages" for a delicious breakfast or lunch in Huapai, right next door to a garden centre.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carriages Cafe
299 Main RdSit on the verandah which overlooks the lake or sit in one of the "carriages" for a delicious breakfast or lunch in Huapai, right next door to a garden centre.
64 Main Rd, Kumeu. The Fireplace Cafe and restaurant provides a warm, welcoming dining environment in the heart of Kumeu. Open for lunch/brunch and dinner - fully licensed. Ph 09 412 6447.
The Fireplace Bar & Brasserie
64 Main Rd64 Main Rd, Kumeu. The Fireplace Cafe and restaurant provides a warm, welcoming dining environment in the heart of Kumeu. Open for lunch/brunch and dinner - fully licensed. Ph 09 412 6447.
Sangam Indian Restaurant
45 Main RdGreat little Indian restaurant.
North West Mall
Great food, pasta, pizzas - licensed restaurant.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goode Brothers
588 Chapel RdNorth West Mall
Great food, pasta, pizzas - licensed restaurant.
Chikos Restaurant & Cafe
255 Lincoln RdTandoori Bar and Eatery
3 Matua RdThe Woodsman Kumeu
40 Main RdSangam Indian Restaurant
45 Main RdIndian Restaurant
The Pie Shop
68 Main RdThe Grounds at Whoa! Studios
8-14 Henderson Valley RdKreem Bake Cook
189-193 Universal DrGreat cafe
Shopping
Auckland's newest shopping mall.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NorthWest Shopping Centre
7 Fred Taylor DrAuckland's newest shopping mall.
Wedding Venues & Vineyards
Gracehill Vineyard Estate offers a unique setting for the most special day of your life. Have your ceremony on the gazebo, under the willows or on the lake jetty.
Gracehill Vineyard
34 Pomona RdGracehill Vineyard Estate offers a unique setting for the most special day of your life. Have your ceremony on the gazebo, under the willows or on the lake jetty.
Summer Sunday Jazz starts on 10 January and runs through to Easter Monday 28 March 2016. There's no cover charge - just come on out and have a great time! Bring a picnic. No BYO.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coopers Creek Vineyard
601 State Hwy 16Summer Sunday Jazz starts on 10 January and runs through to Easter Monday 28 March 2016. There's no cover charge - just come on out and have a great time! Bring a picnic. No BYO.
Bethells Beach Cottages
267 Bethells RdWedding venue
Markovina Estate is located in the lush wine growing region of Kumeu and is designed to cater specifically for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Markovina Vineyard Estate
84 Old Railway RdMarkovina Estate is located in the lush wine growing region of Kumeu and is designed to cater specifically for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Allely Estate Marquee sets this beautiful venue apart from any other. Allely Estate is the ideal outdoor venue for all seasons.
Allely Estate
Old North RoadAllely Estate Marquee sets this beautiful venue apart from any other. Allely Estate is the ideal outdoor venue for all seasons.
Embrace the natural beauty of NZ when you book Waitakere Estate for your wedding venue - city views, gorgeous rainforest surroundings and impeccable service.
Auckland's Waitakere Estate
573 Scenic DrEmbrace the natural beauty of NZ when you book Waitakere Estate for your wedding venue - city views, gorgeous rainforest surroundings and impeccable service.
Situated in the heart of the winemaking district of West Auckland in Henderson, Langtons on Lincoln is set amongst a traditional winery away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Langtons on Lincoln
130 Lincoln RoadSituated in the heart of the winemaking district of West Auckland in Henderson, Langtons on Lincoln is set amongst a traditional winery away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Bridgewater Country Estate is an ideal venue for corporate functions, social gatherings and weddings.
Bridgewater Country Estate
561 Peak RdBridgewater Country Estate is an ideal venue for corporate functions, social gatherings and weddings.
Explore the picturesque and romantic grounds to truly experience this beautiful wedding setting.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Settlers Country Manor - Auckland Wedding Venue, Restaurant, Auckland venue hire
81 Waimauku Station RdExplore the picturesque and romantic grounds to truly experience this beautiful wedding setting.
Pizza & Pinot returns for summer, bigger and better than ever before with live music every Saturday night.
Come along from 4pm on Fridays and Saturdays to enjoy some delicious Pinot Noir & pizza.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matua Valley Wines
351 Jacksons RoadPizza & Pinot returns for summer, bigger and better than ever before with live music every Saturday night.
Come along from 4pm on Fridays and Saturdays to enjoy some delicious Pinot Noir & pizza.
A must visit as part of the Kumeu Wine Country wine trail. Also a wedding venue.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westbrook Winery
215 Ararimu Valley Rd A must visit as part of the Kumeu Wine Country wine trail. Also a wedding venue.
Everything Else
Brett Lees, a highly recommended, award winning photographer, has been operating studios and involved in professional photography for over 13 years. Especially well known for wedding photography.
Unique Visions Photography
123 Shaw RdBrett Lees, a highly recommended, award winning photographer, has been operating studios and involved in professional photography for over 13 years. Especially well known for wedding photography.
Train Station - Swanson
5 minute drive - take a train into town.
Montaña de Cristal
80 Candia RdParks & Nature
Every Friday during summer, Bethells has a great social night. Take your own beer and wine, deck chair or blanket to sit on and listen to live music. This is a great way to unwind on a Friday night.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bethells Beach
Every Friday during summer, Bethells has a great social night. Take your own beer and wine, deck chair or blanket to sit on and listen to live music. This is a great way to unwind on a Friday night.
Stroll on the beach, surf or swim or fish. One of the greatest attractions at Muriwai Beach is the Gannet Colony. Nearby Muriwai Golf Course is a must for golfers. A 25 minute drive.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Muriwai
458 Motutara RdStroll on the beach, surf or swim or fish. One of the greatest attractions at Muriwai Beach is the Gannet Colony. Nearby Muriwai Golf Course is a must for golfers. A 25 minute drive.
Piha is New Zealand’s most famous surf beach. Situated on the west coast, this black iron-sand beach is a 40 minute drive
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piha
Piha is New Zealand’s most famous surf beach. Situated on the west coast, this black iron-sand beach is a 40 minute drive
East Coast beach with many cafes and great shopping
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Takapuna Beach
East Coast beach with many cafes and great shopping
Entertainment & Activities
Waitakere Golf Club Inc
35 Falls RdLocal golf club. Beautiful, scenic and challenging - 6 minute drive.
Redwood Park Golf Club
13 Knox RdLocal golf club - 6 minute drive.
Muriwai Golf Links
101 Coast RdGolf club - 25 minute drive.
One of NZ's top golf courses - 30 minute drive.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Titirangi Golf Club
11 Links RdOne of NZ's top golf courses - 30 minute drive.
Huapai Golf Club Inc
1261 Coatesville Riverhead HwyGolf club - 12 minute drive
Helensville District Golf Club
197 Peak RdGolf club - 25 minute drive
One of Auckland's finest golf courses.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Shore Golf Club
51 Appleby RdOne of Auckland's finest golf courses.
Horse treks on beautiful Muriwai Beach - Horse Park, 100 Coast
Rd, Muriwai, Ph 09 411 8948.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muriwai Beach Horse Treks Auckland
Coast RoadHorse treks on beautiful Muriwai Beach - Horse Park, 100 Coast
Rd, Muriwai, Ph 09 411 8948.
Woodhill Bike Park is a popular biking area in the Woodhill Forest. The park consists of 130kms of purpose-built and well-maintained tracks with options suitable for beginners or experienced cyclists.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
Restall RoadWoodhill Bike Park is a popular biking area in the Woodhill Forest. The park consists of 130kms of purpose-built and well-maintained tracks with options suitable for beginners or experienced cyclists.
Local Cinema with large comfortable seats.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Event Cinemas Westgate
34 Fernhill DrLocal Cinema with large comfortable seats.
Essentials
Fresh produce grown on its own onsite orchard & gardens. A range of award winning food products, an extensive fresh seafood bar, quality organic and free range meat, gourmet deli items, wine & beer
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boric Food Market
1404 Coatesville Riverhead HwyFresh produce grown on its own onsite orchard & gardens. A range of award winning food products, an extensive fresh seafood bar, quality organic and free range meat, gourmet deli items, wine & beer
Fabulous local food store also selling beer and wine - our favourite place to shop. 12 minute drive.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New World Kumeu
110 Main RdFabulous local food store also selling beer and wine - our favourite place to shop. 12 minute drive.
Great food store for all of your shopping requirements.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PAK'nSAVE
Great food store for all of your shopping requirements.
Great food store for all of your shopping requirements.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PAK'nSAVE Henderson
Alderman DriveGreat food store for all of your shopping requirements.