Guidebook for Ararimu

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Guidebook for Ararimu

Food Scene

Fine dining nestled amid the stunning olive groves at Simunovich Olive Estate. Perfect for a romantic dinner.
32 locals recommend
Bracu Restaurant
49 Main Rd
32 locals recommend
Fine dining nestled amid the stunning olive groves at Simunovich Olive Estate. Perfect for a romantic dinner.
Best Coffee in the area!
Roma Coffee Roasters Drury
250 Great South Rd
Best Coffee in the area!
A Tapas Bar with occasional entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.
7 locals recommend
Red Earth Eatery and Wine Bar
255 Great South Rd
7 locals recommend
A Tapas Bar with occasional entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good pub grub and has the option of using a free courtesy van, Irish music & bands. Indoor & outdoor seating.
12 locals recommend
Murphys Law Irish Bar
200 Great South Rd
12 locals recommend
Good pub grub and has the option of using a free courtesy van, Irish music & bands. Indoor & outdoor seating.
A great place for a drink with live music on the weekends the food and service is always good, one of my favourite places to go and relax.chillax.
6 locals recommend
The Franklin
129 Beachlands Rd
6 locals recommend
A great place for a drink with live music on the weekends the food and service is always good, one of my favourite places to go and relax.chillax.

Parks & Nature

Pack a picnic and head to Hunua Falls, Immerse yourself in beautiful native NZ bush surrounding the waterfall, there are multiple signposted tracks for a better view.
8 locals recommend
Hunua
8 locals recommend
Pack a picnic and head to Hunua Falls, Immerse yourself in beautiful native NZ bush surrounding the waterfall, there are multiple signposted tracks for a better view.
Just a short walk in the bush will bring you to a beautiful swimming hole and waterfall, take the plunge or listen to the native bird song
Maketu Waterfall
30 Pratts Rd
Just a short walk in the bush will bring you to a beautiful swimming hole and waterfall, take the plunge or listen to the native bird song

Sightseeing

Catch a City Sights flight taking in the inner Hauraki Gulf Islands of Rangitoto, Motapu and central Auckland or Fly DC3 or visit the Warbirds Museum. A great place to just sit and relax in the Cafe and watch the flights come and go, if you're lucky you might see some Warbirds heading for the sky.
7 locals recommend
Ardmore Airport
7 locals recommend
Catch a City Sights flight taking in the inner Hauraki Gulf Islands of Rangitoto, Motapu and central Auckland or Fly DC3 or visit the Warbirds Museum. A great place to just sit and relax in the Cafe and watch the flights come and go, if you're lucky you might see some Warbirds heading for the sky.
The Lighthouse and Signal Station Lookout commands a mighty view of the Manukau Bar, Paratutae , Aucklands Waitakere Ranges, Auckland City and Manukau Harbour and on a clear day Mnt Taranaki.
26 locals recommend
Manukau Heads Lighthouse
759 Manukau Heads Road
26 locals recommend
The Lighthouse and Signal Station Lookout commands a mighty view of the Manukau Bar, Paratutae , Aucklands Waitakere Ranges, Auckland City and Manukau Harbour and on a clear day Mnt Taranaki.
West coast beaches have great views and black sand, a good place to go surfing or take a swim. (but there are some serious rips and waves so take care)
15 locals recommend
Port Waikato
15 locals recommend
West coast beaches have great views and black sand, a good place to go surfing or take a swim. (but there are some serious rips and waves so take care)

Shopping

This little town will have everything you need from cafes, Art gallery, Restaurants, designer shops, Cinema, beauticians, Bars and even a V8 race track for the Men...
24 locals recommend
Pukekohe
24 locals recommend
This little town will have everything you need from cafes, Art gallery, Restaurants, designer shops, Cinema, beauticians, Bars and even a V8 race track for the Men...
66 locals recommend
Westfield Manukau City
1 Leyton Way
66 locals recommend

Essentials

Papakura town has supermarkets, an Accident and Emergency center, parks, theater, museum, restaurants, cafes and a train station for those wishing to head to Auckland city or any of the larger shopping malls.
Papakura (Auckland) station
Papakura town has supermarkets, an Accident and Emergency center, parks, theater, museum, restaurants, cafes and a train station for those wishing to head to Auckland city or any of the larger shopping malls.

Entertainment & Activities

138 locals recommend
Rainbow's End
2 Clist Cres
138 locals recommend
The only place like it in Australasia!
26 locals recommend
Spookers Haunted Attraction Theme Park
833 Kingseat Rd
26 locals recommend
The only place like it in Australasia!
Whitewater rafting at its best, enjoy the worlds highest man-made waterfall, hire a kayak or SUP, race down the rapids or go on the pump waterfall drop, feel the rush!
20 locals recommend
Vector Wero Whitewater Park
770 Great South Rd
20 locals recommend
Whitewater rafting at its best, enjoy the worlds highest man-made waterfall, hire a kayak or SUP, race down the rapids or go on the pump waterfall drop, feel the rush!
Fantastic views and trails.
11 locals recommend
Fourforty Mountain Bike Park
521 Kawakawa-Orere Rd
11 locals recommend
Fantastic views and trails.
A lovely boutique golf course, where you can also try Football Golf or just sit, relax enjoy a drink and a meal.
Maxwell's Golf Retreat
205B Ingram Rd
A lovely boutique golf course, where you can also try Football Golf or just sit, relax enjoy a drink and a meal.
Grab a wine, watch a Movie or play or book one of the many comedy shows .
6 locals recommend
Hawkins Theatre
13 Ray Small Dr
6 locals recommend
Grab a wine, watch a Movie or play or book one of the many comedy shows .
Kariotahi's black sand and rugged windswept environment is ideal for paragliding and is popular for other beach activities such as surfing, fishing, horse riding and off-road motorcycling, you can drive on the beach if you have a suitable vehicle. Castaways is a restaurant on the cliff where you can kick back enjoy a wine or beer, delicious meal while taking in the stunning views over Kariotahi & the Tasman Sea.
28 locals recommend
Karioitahi Beach
Karioitahi Road
28 locals recommend
Kariotahi's black sand and rugged windswept environment is ideal for paragliding and is popular for other beach activities such as surfing, fishing, horse riding and off-road motorcycling, you can drive on the beach if you have a suitable vehicle. Castaways is a restaurant on the cliff where you can kick back enjoy a wine or beer, delicious meal while taking in the stunning views over Kariotahi & the Tasman Sea.