The local environs at Te Muri Ridge are conducive for total unwinding and relaxation as well as full on adventure and outdoor activities. Enjoy strolling the many local trails, playing a game of tennis or swimming in the infinity pool. Explore one of the three pohutukawa- fringed bays – Sullivan’s (Otarawao) Bay, Mita (Otuawao) Bay and Te Muri Bay by hiking or kayak. Local attractions: Mahurangi West – Mahurangi Regional Park, hiking trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking Puhoi - Puhoi ethnic historic Bohemian village, iconic pub, museum & church, New Zealand’s smallest library, Farmers market (last Sunday of the month), Puhoi river canoe hire. Warkworth – Warkworth Village, restaurants, cafes, river walk, Jane Gifford steam boat ride along Mahurangi River. Warkworth Museum & Parry Kauri Park Sheep World Farm and Nature Park Matakana - Matakana Country Park, Stables restaurant, crafts and art gallery Matakana Farmers Market, every Saturday Matakana Village, boutique shops and restaurants Matakana Cinema Morris & James Pottery & Café Free factory tours run every-day at 11.30am, to give you a ‘behind the scenes’ glimpse of the Morris & James pottery factory. Sawmill Brewery, boutique craft brewery - bookings essential for brewery & tasting tour Sculptureum gardens and galleries & restaurant Tawharanui Regional Park, Kiwi & Takahe sanctuary Mahurangi East – Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, art and wine entwined Ferry from Sandspit to Kawau Island, historic Mansion House walks and café Mahurangi Shuckleferry Oyster Farm Tour Scandrett Regional Park, Scott’s Landing homestead Leigh – Goat Island marine reserve, snorkeling and scuba diving Leigh Sawmill, music venue and café restaurant & bar Pakiri Beach; swimming, surfing & horse riding Whangaporaoa – Ferry to Tiritiri Matangi bird & wildlife sanctuary, see the rare Takahe Shakespear Regional Park Local Vineyards: Brick Bay Wines Herons Flight OBV Omaha Bay Vineyard The Vintry Wine Bar, Matakana - dedicated to local region grown wines Dining: We recommend – Lunch Café Q, Warkworth Pete & Mary's Café, Warkworth; Dear Coasties Café, Bakehouse Lane, Orewa OBV, Omaha Bay Vineyard, Takatu Road, Matakana Puhoi Valley Café and Cheese Store, highly recommended Cafe Largo, Orewa Puff Café, Cammish Lane, Orewa Dinner [or Lunch] Aldo's Italian, Warkworth(our favourite) Bridge House Lodge Restaurant, Elizabeth St, Warkworth Jin Jin, Matakana Valley Road, Matakana MMK – Matakana Market Kitchen, highly recommended Try their delicious seafood platter for lunch Plume, the Vineyard Restaurant, Sharp Road, Matakana, fine dining Puhoi Pub, for an iconic Kiwi pub experience Rusty Pelican Restaurant & Pizzeria, Matakana, casual dining Sawmill Brewery & Smoko Room, Matakana The Matakana village pub, Matakana Ice Cream Charlies Gelato Garden Puhoi Valley Café and Cheese Store, exceptional choices! oob (Omaha Organic Berries) - ice creams & berries