Guidebook for Huia and surrounding area
Food Scene
Alfred's Huia Store
The only shop in the area serving great coffee and food.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Alfred's Huia Store
1194 Huia RdThe only shop in the area, serves great coffee and food
Closed on Tuesdays
Parks & Nature
Not a safe swimming beach, but popular for its black sand, rugged scenery, fishing, and Whatipu Caves.
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Whatipu Beach
Not a safe swimming beach, but popular for its black sand, rugged scenery, fishing, and Whatipu Caves.
Safe swimming beach, with grass and trees for shelter and picnics, Cornwallis Wharf
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Cornwallis Plajı
Pine AvenueSafe swimming beach, with grass and trees for shelter and picnics, Cornwallis Wharf
Karamatura Loop walk, approximately 1 hr.
To get to the Falls, you take a side track off the loop walk, approximately 15min.
Recently upgraded this is an easy walk with boardwalks, in native forest and some lovely views.
The falls is a great way to cool off in summer.
Karamatura Falls
Karamatura Loop walk, approximately 1 hr.
To get to the Falls, you take a side track off the loop walk, approximately 15min.
Recently upgraded this is an easy walk with boardwalks, in native forest and some lovely views.
The falls is a great way to cool off in summer.
Omanawanui Track, accessible from Whatipu Rd, or Whatipu is a great coastal track for fabulous sea views,
recently upgraded and even though there's lots of steps is a must do.
Personally I love this track.
Be prepared to do the return, either by road or track to return to vehicle.
Omanawanui Track carpark
Whatipu RoadOmanawanui Track, accessible from Whatipu Rd, or Whatipu is a great coastal track for fabulous sea views,
recently upgraded and even though there's lots of steps is a must do.
Personally I love this track.
Be prepared to do the return, either by road or track to return to vehicle.
Arts & Culture
Huia Museum - open weekend afternoons from 1.30 - 4pm
Gold coin donation
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi RdSightseeing
Mt Donald McLean -
Drive up Whatipu Road to the turnoff to the Carpark.
Recently upgraded this is a Easy walk.
The short walk up to the summit of Mt Donald McLean (Te-Rau-o-te-Huia), you will enjoy stunning views of the Waitakere Ranges and Manukau Harbour. On a clear day you may even be lucky to spot the volcanic cone of Mt Taranaki far to the south.
As you approach the Huia village, why not stop at Huia Point Lookout
Great Views of Huia, Manukau Bar and surrounding area
Huia Point Lookout
Huia Point Lookout RoadAs you approach the Huia village, why not stop at Huia Point Lookout
Great Views of Huia, Manukau Bar and surrounding area