Poised at the edge of the Mahurangi River, Warkworth is a pretty town with an interesting choice of restaurants and accommodation. If you need a break from your journey, a picnic on the duck-populated riverbank is a pleasant diversion. From Warkworth you can discover the wineries around Matakana, which are interspersed with artists’ studios and country cafés. There are two regional parks in the area – Tawharanui has a magnificent surf beach; Mahurangi is more of a harbour experience. Goat Island Marine Reserve is another coastal attraction – it offers excellent snorkelling straight off the beach. Functional facts: Approx. population 2800, i-SITE Visitor Centre, good range of shops and services.
Visitor Information Centre
in Warkworth
The Warkworth i-SITE is located in the historic riverside village of Warkworth, just 1 hour North of Auckland on SH1.