Titirangi, stylish shopping village – 10 minutes drive

The name "Titirangi" is said by Maori scholars to mean "Fringe of Heaven". The lush, serene tree and fern clad slopes of the district provide an idyllic retreat from the rush of nearby Auckland city.

In Titirangi village, cafes and craft shops form a thriving arts and crafts community. Artists from around New Zealand and from further afield gather at this creative oasis. Visitors and locals alike relax in one of the many superb cafes & bars for a relaxing latte or dinner and a glass of wine.

Local Titirangi hero - Lopdell House Art Gallery

Nationally famous, the Lopdell House Art Gallery has a wonderful ever-changing parade of interesting displays and exhibitions. The gallery runs tours to artists' studios, traveling exhibitions and sculpture gardening projects with local schools. Check out what's there now at their website http://www.lopdell.org.nz/

Titirangi Golf Course

Titirangi has New Zealand's only Alister MacKenzie designed course. The golf course offers interest, variety, and the subtle ingenuity of one of the Great Masters of golf course design.