Warkworth

Warkworth is a town, about hour's drive north of Auckland, at the southern end of the Matakana Coast, in the North Island of New Zealand.

There is also Warkworth (England) and Warkworth (Canada).

Intercity Coachlines operate NZ's national bus network with many departure and arrives in to Auckland every day of the year. Tickets can be purchased online or throughout the country at numerous agents including the i-site network.

The Naked Bus has a route going north from Auckland including Warkworth. These only run once per day.

Warkworth is packed with wineries, beaches and other attractions.

• SheepWorld Shows sheep shearing and mustering and servers many forms of sheep-related goods and foods.

• Kawau Island is a short ferry trip away. There you can visit the historic Mansion House, go hiking and enjoy the colourful peacocks.

• Wineries include Mahurangi Estate, Ascension, Heron's Flight, and Ascension.

• Goat Island is half an hour away from Warkworth and includes diving, snorkeling, glass bottom boat rides in the marine reserve. Other beaches include Omaha and Pakiri (with horse riding).

• Horseback riding is available in both Warkworth and at Pakiri Beach.

• Great fihing all around Kawau which can be accessed from many beaches within 10 minutes of Warkworth • Kirk D.
• The heart of Warkworth is its river. The Mahurangi, once a lifeline for the village, with steamboats and scows plying the coast and providing a much-needed link with Auckland, is today a tranquil and picturesque old dame. She is home to fabled ducks, hosts a restful riverbank walkway and provides a … • Miranda S.
• A small rural town halfway between Auckland and Whangarei catering to the travellers passing through there are numerous fast food places. When fish and chips was the staple diet the main road was scattered with them but with big business now McDonalds and the like have taken over like every other … • Anthony M.