Wainui, 30 minutes north of Auckland's CBD, is just a blip on the map , 7 minutes west of the Silverdale town ship. Wainui features not a lot and your rural retreat at Glennboggie Farm BUT just minutes away there is much to explore and see. This of course, is one of Wainui's wonderful pluses.
Take a walk around the farm (with or without us), meet the animals, or pack the provided picnic hamper and just find that quiet spot.
Private Horse riding lessons available at the Galaxy Equine next door.
N.B. Appointments arranged in advance, through Wainui Country Retreat, appointments are necessary.
Kelly Park Film Village - in the future - film adventure trails.
The quaint village of Silverdale features many apparel factory out lets such as Bendon & Expozay for the keen weekend shopper.
Silverdale Pioneer Village- a must. This offers a wonderful peak into the area's history. Weekends only during winter.
·Try your skiing skills out at the Snow Planet -Silverdale.
10 minutes further west is the township of Kaukapakapa and
15 minutes west Helensville & the Parakai Hot Thermal Pools on the
Kaipara Harbour and its attractions.
20 mins north is the historic township of Puhoi- featuring the notorious Puhoi Pub, River Canoe hire plus much more.
10-12 mins East are the Hibiscus Coast beaches such as Orewa,
12-25 mins to Gulf Harbour and the Whangaparoa beaches
Take a ferry ride to Tiritiri or Kawau Islands from nearby Whangaparoa.
Waiwera Thermal Pools- 10 mins north of Orewa
Couldrey House at Wenderholm Regional Park
Woodhill Bikepark for the keen mountain biker, horse rider or 4x4 enthusiasts, just past Helensville.
Wainui Settlers Church, opposite the farm.
Golf courses - eg: 5 mins to Northridge Conference Center and golf course.
Sheepworld - Farm and Nature Park, near Warkworth for sheep and dog shows.
Spend a day in Auckland city visiting the famous Kelly Tarltons underwater world or Auckland's Maritime Meusem at the Viaduct basin.
