Top picks:

• Slide down the black sand dunes at Lake Wainamu
• Soak in the hot natural thermal pools at Parakai
• Get ready for the thrill of your life with a tandem skydive

Fact file:

• Helensville is nestled beside Kaipara River on the south edge of the Harbour
• Kaipara is the largest harbour in the Southern Hemisphere
• Local Māori originally knew Helensville as Te Awaroa – “The Valley for the Long River”

Why visit?

Enjoy a walk around the tranquil gardens, take a leisurely cruise on the Kaipara harbour and river, step back in time at the Pioneer Museum, play a round of golf, soak in the hot pools or throw caution to the wind and take a tandem skydive.

  

This picturesque area is dotted with historical buildings, antique shops and cafes. And with a range of bed and breakfasts, homestays, farmstays and other types of accommodation on offer it makes for a pleasant break.

Location

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