Moya’s guidebook

Moya
Moya’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Amazing black magnetic sand, surf beach, rock pools & dunes. Try Sylvia's Cafe, famously run by Chef, Sylvia from River Cottage series. G/F, Dairy Free delicious foods. Fantastic long walk to the mouth of the Waikato River. It's the start of the longest river in NZ, 425km. It starts on the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and flows through Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. It then drains Taupo at the lake's northeastern edge, creates the Huka Falls, and flows northwest through the Waikato Plains. It empties into the Tasman Sea south of Auckland, at Port Waikato.
Port Waikato Sand Dunes
Amazing black magnetic sand, surf beach, rock pools & dunes. Try Sylvia's Cafe, famously run by Chef, Sylvia from River Cottage series. G/F, Dairy Free delicious foods. Fantastic long walk to the mouth of the Waikato River. It's the start of the longest river in NZ, 425km. It starts on the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and flows through Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. It then drains Taupo at the lake's northeastern edge, creates the Huka Falls, and flows northwest through the Waikato Plains. It empties into the Tasman Sea south of Auckland, at Port Waikato.
Weathertop Hollow, Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings was filmed here on private land but a view of the limestone formations and scenery can be seen from the road side down Waikaretu Road. Continuing further down this road will lead to Nikau Cave which features glowworms, cave formations and personalised tours.
Limestone Downs
Limestone Downs
Weathertop Hollow, Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings was filmed here on private land but a view of the limestone formations and scenery can be seen from the road side down Waikaretu Road. Continuing further down this road will lead to Nikau Cave which features glowworms, cave formations and personalised tours.
Pukekohe Park - Motorsport, Horse Racing & community Events facility. So close, a couple of mins drive or 25 min easy walk.
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Pukekohe Park
250 Manukau Rd
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Pukekohe Park - Motorsport, Horse Racing & community Events facility. So close, a couple of mins drive or 25 min easy walk.
It's a fabulous walk through private farmland (closed when it's lambing season). Spectacular panoramic views.
Mt William Walkway (Puketutu Road Entrance)
111 Puketutu Rd
It's a fabulous walk through private farmland (closed when it's lambing season). Spectacular panoramic views.
A fabulous fishing, swimming & surfing beach on the west coast. Horses and dogs are exercised, para-gliders seen overhead and a restaurant serving tasty food overlooking the sea and black sand beach from a cliff top. Surf Life Saving Club on patrol in the summer season.
Karioitahi
A fabulous fishing, swimming & surfing beach on the west coast. Horses and dogs are exercised, para-gliders seen overhead and a restaurant serving tasty food overlooking the sea and black sand beach from a cliff top. Surf Life Saving Club on patrol in the summer season.

Sightseeing & Food

Great trip to the Firth of Thames, taking in farm land and coastal views to not only the Bird Sanctuary but to famous eateries and Hot Pools. There are many amazing and beautiful bird species that migrate here every year for the shell banks of Miranda.
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Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre
283 E Coast Rd
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Great trip to the Firth of Thames, taking in farm land and coastal views to not only the Bird Sanctuary but to famous eateries and Hot Pools. There are many amazing and beautiful bird species that migrate here every year for the shell banks of Miranda.

Activities

Pukekohe Golf Club is the hidden jewel of Auckland. 18 hole Championship Golf Course. 654 Karaka Rd, Karaka 2580 Take Drury turn off, head to Pukekohe it's along the way, opp Caltex Service Station.
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Pukekohe Golf Club
564 Karaka Rd
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Pukekohe Golf Club is the hidden jewel of Auckland. 18 hole Championship Golf Course. 654 Karaka Rd, Karaka 2580 Take Drury turn off, head to Pukekohe it's along the way, opp Caltex Service Station.
Marvellous heritage Steam Engine Trains travel along 15km of track through beautiful rural countryside to the historic town of Waiuku on the Manukau Harbour. Experience an authentic recreation of a bygone era. Experience luxury travel in their First Class Parlour Car.
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Glenbrook Vintage Railway
135 Glenbrook Station Rd
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Marvellous heritage Steam Engine Trains travel along 15km of track through beautiful rural countryside to the historic town of Waiuku on the Manukau Harbour. Experience an authentic recreation of a bygone era. Experience luxury travel in their First Class Parlour Car.
Pukekohe Train Station. Hop on the diesel train from Pukekohe to Papakura. Then board the electric train from Papakura to Britomart, Auckland City.
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Pukekohe Train Station
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Pukekohe Train Station. Hop on the diesel train from Pukekohe to Papakura. Then board the electric train from Papakura to Britomart, Auckland City.