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May 14th, 2013
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| Helensville
and the surrounding area offer the visitor a huge variety
of things to do and places to visit. Attractions range from peaceful
garden visits to heart-stopping sky diving, insightful museum visits
to horse trekking along stunning beaches. There are cruises, natural
hot pools, golf, tours, walks - check the listings below and come
enjoy Helensville!
And don't forget to check out What's
On for special events.
The links below will take you directly to the section of this page
you are interested in:
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Arts
The Art Centre
Karaka Street, Helensville.
Monday: 10am to 2pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 2pm to 4pm; Friday closed; Saturday, Sunday: 11am to 3pm.
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Dining Out
Ginger Crunch Station Cafe
A unique cafe experience at the historic Helensville Train
Station.
2 Railway Rd, Helensville. Ph 09 420 9133 [ ]
The Cafe
Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days.
46 Commercial Road, Helensville. Ph 09 420 8615
Email [ ]
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Entertainment
Helensville A&P Show
The biggest event on Helenville's annual calendar,
the Helensville A&P Show has run for more than a century and
is held on the last Saturday of every February.
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Fishing Charters
Ali-Kat Charters
Experience fishing on the mighty Kaipara Harbour with friendly Skipper Wayne
on board Ali-Kat.
Ph Wayne: 021 258 5431 or Sharon: 021 848 388 or
Bus: 09 420 8285
Email:
Website:
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Flights
Parakai Airfield
Introductory flights, Aerial Photos, Skydiving.
76 Green Rd, Parakai. Ph 09 420 8010.
Email:
Website:
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Garden Visits
Greenlaw
Garden visits and homestay.
29 Rogan Ave, Helensville. Ph 09 420 8915 Fax 09 420 8839 [ ]
Stunning sculptures set is beautiful gardens
1481 Kaipara Coast Highway,
Kaukapakapa,
Auckland 0843 (4km north of Kaukapakapa on SH16, approx 15 mins north of
Helensville).
Ph 09 420 5655, fax 09 420 5654, mob 027 272 3604
Web:
(For gardens
outside the Helensville area visit )
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Golf Courses
Helensville District Golf Club
Peak Road, RD 2, Helensville. Ph 09 420 5454
South Head Golf Club
South Head Road, RD 1, Helensville. Ph 09 420 2838.
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Harbour and River Cruises
Kaipara Harbour
Tours
Mill Rd, Helensville. Ph/Fax 09 420 8466
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Horse Riding and
Treks
Dune Lakes Lodge
Equestrian vacations, children's camps, guided forest
and beach rides, natural horsemanship, horse starting and training, barefoot
trimming, equine-facilitated corporate team building.
470 Wilson Road, RD1, South Kaipara Head, Auckland. Ph 09 420 2040 Email [ ]
South Kaipara Horse Treks and Riding
Holidays
Day, overnight and multi-day escorted treks. Farm stays.
South Head, RD1, Helensville. Ph 09 420 2835 Fax 09
420 2798
email Website:
Tasman
Rides
Farm, forest, beach and night rides plus all-day treks.
Fordyce Rd, Helensville. Ph 09 420 8603 Fax 09 420 8332
email
Website: [ ]
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Hot Pools
Parakai Springs
Parkhurst Rd, Parakai. Ph 09 420 8998 Fax 09 420 8909 [ ]
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Library
Helensville Public Library
Commercial Rd, Helensville (Community Centre building) (photo).
10am - 5 pm daily, late night Friday, Saturday morning. Internet
access
available. Ph 09 420 8645 |
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Miscellaneous
Helensville Railway Station
Heritage project, steam train visits
Railway St, Helensville. |
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Museums
Helensville Pioneer
Museum
Riverside Reserve, Mill Rd, Helensville. Ph 09 420 7881 [ ]
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Nature
Beaches:
Maori Bay - turn left at bottom
of Muriwai Beach Rd. Surfing, views.
Muriwai - access through Woodhill
Forest via Rimmer Rd 3km south of Helensville.
Muriwai - turn-off into Muruwai
Beach Rd at Waimauku on State Highway16. Swimming, gannet colony,
typical wild west coast beach.
Shelly Beach - off South Head Rd,
South Kaipara Head, 20 minutes north-east of Helensville. Boat ramp,
fishing, camping, swimming.
Forestry
Woodhill Forest, open daily 8.30
am until sunset. Access via Rimmer Rd, 3km south of Helensville.
Picnic areas, lookouts, trails, walks, lakes, motocross, orienteering,
lagoon, fishing and swimming.
Gannet Colony
Follow directions above to Muriwai Beach
Picnic Areas:
Kaipara Harbour Lookout, Kaukapakapa
Maori Bay, Muriwai (see 'Beaches' above)
Muriwai Beach
Omeru Reserve - on Kaipara Coast Highway (SH 16),
20 minutes north of Helensville.
Parakai Domain - Parkhurst Rd, Parakai. Camping,
hot pools.
Shelly Beach - Shelly Beach Rd, off South Head
Rd, 20 minutes north-east of Helensville. Camping.
Woodhill Forest (see 'Forestry' above)
Walks:
Goldie's Bush, Constable Rd, Muriwai
Helensville River Reserve, Mill Rd, Helensville.
Approx 10 minute walk.
Helensville Heritage Walks - trace Helensville's
past and how it relates to present day. Brochures with directions
available from the Museum, Visitor Bureau and New Horizons.
Mt Auckland, Kaipara Coast Highway (SH 16), 30
minutes north of Helensville. Approx 3 hour track one-way.
Muriwai/Maori Bay Headland - turn off near Muriwai
Beach (see above)
Omeru Reserve (see 'Picnic Areas' above)
A brochure on most walks is available from the Helensville Visitor
Bureau.
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Shopping
Retail in Helensville
There is a broad selection of retail outlets in Helensville, from giftware and fashion, jewellery to antiques. .
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Skydiving
Parakai Airfield
Introductory flights, Aerial Photos, Skydiving.
76 Green Rd, Parakai. Ph 09 420 8010.
Email:
Website:
Skydive Parakai
Parakai Airfield, Green Rd, Parakai. Ph 0800 727 252. Email:
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Visitor Information
Visitor Information Centre
27 Commercial Rd, Helensville. Ph 09 420 8060, Fax 09 420 8069. Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm. Email:
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Walkways
Helensville-Parakai: Mill Road to Parkhurst Road.
Starts with a circular track around the Helensville Riverside Reserve,
Mill Road, then follows the cycle/walkway to Parakai. Turn right
into the reserve by Te Moau Stream, follow stream around to Wharf
Reserve and back into Parakai Ave. 45 min one way.
Helensville Riverside Walkway: Entrances at Creek
Lane (beside Unichem, Commercial Road) and in Mill Road next to
Poland Motors. Features tracks, boardwalks and bridges, plus a lookout
over the Kaipara River and extensive planting of native trees and
shrubs.
Lake Ototoa: South Head/donovan Roads, South Head.
Short track to dune lake stocked with trout. Can walk around lake
shore depending on level.
Mosquito Bay: at end of South Head Road, South
Head. Steep track to small bay near head of Kaipara Harbour. Beware
strong currents close inshore. 15-30 min. Views.
Omeru Scenic Reserve: Kaipara Coast Highway, 5km
north of Kaukapakapa. Bush reserve with two streams, waterfalls,
pa site and picnic area. 30-40 min.
Point of View: Very scenic native bush walks (including
glow-worms at night) on private property. Approx 1km of very well
established (mostly mown) tracks with many bench seats and fabulous
birds-eye views over Helensville, the Kaipara River and valley and
Kaipara Harbour. Suitable also for mountain biking. A donation towards track maintenance is appreciated.
Tea or coffee available. Please phone first, 09 420 7331. Email:
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Website:
Shelly Beach Reserve: Kaipara Harbour Beach Road,
Shelly Beach. Large reserve on harbour shore featuring informal
walks around tracks and clifftop clifftop stairs and foreshore.
Pa site at north end. Views, historic site, toilet, playground,
store, boat ramp. 45-60 mins.
Waionui Inlet ‘The Lagoon’: South
Head Peninsula. Trig-Tasman Rd.
Beach walk, low tide
only. Go right towards
lagoon entrance. (1-3 hours return)
Woodhill Forest: Rimmers Road, Woodhill (5 mins
from Helensville/Parakai). Various walks in extensive pine forest,
including Rotokowhai Track (3.5 hrs) at the lagoon; Ngapapuketuru
Track (5hrs), Hodges Basin Biological Reserve Walk (2.5hrs)
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