Riverside Township of Warkworth
Warkworth is 45 minutes drive North of Auckland City.
The historic township of Warkworth was founded in 1853 by John Anderson Brown, who named the town after Warkworth in Northumberland. Today the Bridghouse is the oldest surviving building in Warkworth and is a great place to dine and stay. Warkworth's history can be seen as you walk through the streets following the Heritage trail (Maps available from the Warkworth i-SITE). Old ruins of the first portland cement manufacturing works in the southern hemisphere still remain and provide a great swimming hole over the summer months.
Flowing through the Warkworth township is the Mahurangi River, which was once the lifeblood of Warkworth. A busy steam of sail boats constantly cruising the waterways, trading between the town and Auckland. These days the river is still in use with the Jane Gifford taking tours down the river. Along the river bank there is a playground, parks and a lovely walkway.
Warkworth has a great selection of shops to wonder through and plenty of cafes & restaurants.
Warkworth is a gateway to the Matakana Coast Wine Country. Turning off the main highway you can travel out to Tawharanui, Mahurangi East, Matakana, Goat Island, Leigh & Pakiri, which are all within as easy drive from the township of Warkworth.
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Details: Redbluff Country Lodge is a charming Colonial style villa with six bedrooms just 45 minutes from Auckland in a rural setting overlooking the mangroves of the Mahurangi ..more..
Teaching seniors about computers by volunteer tutors. Membership available to any adult resident in the greater Warkworth area. For more information contact the Course Coordinator o..more..
Sheep World is New Zealand’s Sheep and Wool Centre, providing a step by step insight how we farm our sheep, then harvest and use their wool. Our live demonstrations ..more..
Skywork Helicopters offer a complete charter, scenic flight and tourism service. Chartering a helicopter for a scenic flight is the very best way to see our breathtaking country. All pa..more..
The Jane Gifford is home. The Jane Gifford was ceremoniously relaunched on the 16th May 2009 and was welcomed back to the Mahurangi by hundreds of people lining the river when she dock..more..
The Range Warkworth is an all weather sporting facility offering a golf driving range, baseball batting cage, indoor cricket facility, air rifle shooting range and 9 hole putting co..more..
A visit to the Warkworth i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and learn about the Matakana Coast Wine Country. Located in the historic township of Warkworth the friendly team will help..more..
In our modern museum we are proud of the constantly developing and changing displays that give an insight into the lives and pursuits of our pioneering families. On the first flo..more..
We are a member of the RNZRSA and therefore welcome members from other affiliated clubs throughout New Zealand and Australia. Situated in semi-rural Warkworth township, (at 28 Neville ..more..
Overlooking the river in the heart of Warkworth, Wharf Street Bistro is a Charismatic eatery serving heart warming food. The decor is intimate and warm, relax and enjoy a cockt..more..