This is a unique opportunity to view a privately owned collection of vintage cars and machinery used in farming dating back to the early 1900s. Matthews Vintage Collection includes vintage cars, tractors and farm implements and is located indoors. They are 5 kilometres north of Taipa on State Highway 10. Matthews has a bird aviary and children will love meeting Milly and Molly, the two friendly ostriches and pet lamb, Matthew.
Home to the stars of the TV show The Lion Man, Zion Wildlife Gardens is open to the public by guided tour. Walk with the tigers or meet the cubs. Several different tours are available so check the website for details as costs and age limits vary.
The Texas Diner is set in a 5 acre leisure park with an 18 hole Wild West mini golf course and twisting waterways of islands and bridges where children and parents can paddle their own Indian canoes. As the name suggests, the Texas Diner also offers affordable family meals, a Tex-Mex children’s menu and everything is cooked to order in the centre of their American style dining room
The children will love these gentle, friendly llamas. You will meet some or all of our four breeds of llamas on your guided tour and learn basic information about them and their care. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Rangemore Llama Farm.
Only 5 minutes from Whangarei is this 25 km park where you can see the kiwi and geckos in their natural environment in the nocturnal kiwi house. Enjoy your own lunch in one of the picnic areas or take a bushwalk to the waterfall before visiting the museum to and historic buildings.
LocationState Highway One, 65km north of Auckland, 4km north of Warkworth.
Telephone(09) 425 7444
PriceFull admission (Sheep / Dog Show + Park admission - Adults (14yrs+) $26.00 , Child (4yrs-13yrs) $10.00, 3yrs and under Free, Family Pass (2 Adults / 2 Child) $62.00
Hours9-5pm everyday (except christmas)
Just off State Highway 1 you can see ostriches and emus at this farm. Enjoy a guided tour and then stop at the shop for ostrich meat or souvenirs.
Experience the thrill of seeing and swimming with wild dolphins or sail around Doubtless Bay on the magnificent 58 foot catamaran and you may catch a glimpse of whales, seals or penguin! Dolphin Rendezvous is fully licensed by the Department of Conservation.
