Clevedon and district
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Clevedon is a small rural village 10kms south of the Pohutukawa Coast. It is best known for being the home of the annual New Zealand Polo Open and for its hugely popular Farmers’ Market. Clevedon is a small community with a lot to offer.
Introducing Clevedon and District
Auckland’s Franklin region is the breadbasket of Auckland providing much of its fresh produce. East Auckland extends into part of Franklin, and visiting this fertile rural area offers great experiences for those who love food and wine. Sip on boutique wines over Sunday lunch at one of the area’s small wineries. Enjoy a group tasting or dine al fresco overlooking the vines.
Head to Clevedon and enjoy the rural scenic drive and more.
Local Markets
Pick up fresh produce and delicious homemade foods at Clevedon Farmers’ Market or visit the Clevedon Village Market for arts, crafts and jewellery. Both markets are on every Sunday. Join a foodie tour for a gourmet culinary tour of the region. Buffalo mozzarella anyone?
Local History
Visit the historic McNicol Homestead Museum for a glimpse into New Zealand in the late 1800s and enjoy a picnic in the garden. Lovely view across the Ness Valley as well as down to the Wairoa Landing Place close by. Up on the hill, you can see All Souls Anglican Church built in 1861.
The Wairoa River was the only way to reach Clevedon before roads, and you still see pleasure craft on this river. The Wairoa Landing Place is the wharf that serviced the village for many years bringing people and goods to the valley.
Clevedon Village
This picturesque village’s main street has cafes, boutique gift shops and some great eateries including a craft brewery, Hallertau located on the Kawakawa Road. Clevedon is home to many artists, and local galleries and shops have a wonderful array of NZ art on display and for sale. Clevedon is a favourite place to visit.
Clevedon is a crossroads and you can head in a variety of different directions from this village.
Head inland past the Clevedon Village Farmers Market go out towards the Hunua Ranges.
Hunua Ranges Regional Park
Over the hill from Clevedon is the village of Hunua, gateway to the bush-clad Hunua Ranges with its many tramping tracks – east Auckland’s answer to the Waitakere Ranges. Its most popular attraction is the Hunua Falls – arguably among New Zealand’s most spectacular. The falls are a great place for a picnic but swim at your own risk and take note of the warning signs.
Follow the coast road east from Clevedon along the Kawakawa Road to more fantastic Regional Parks for amazing scenery, beaches and walks.
The HUNUA TRAVERSE is a 45km route from Clevedon to Kaiaua through the Hunua Ranges. Total ascent 1201.84m, maximum elevation 467.57m. The route follows public roads for approximately 9km to the Otau Moutain Road Regional Park access gate. Recent weather events have closed sections but some have re-opened and accessible. For more details click here
Back on the road again and heading North East towards Waitawa you will pass Clevedon Oysters. If you are a lover of these delicious products of the sea then do yourself a favour and stop – take some home or order to eat there.
Waitawa Regional Park
Looking for walks, water, swimming, and views – you can spend many hours exploring scenic Waitawa Regional Park.
Next are the more remote seaside settlements of Kawakawa Bay and Orere Pt. These two villages have – so far – been largely untouched by Auckland’s rapid urban development. Kawakawa Bay boasts the busiest boat ramp in the region due to its proximity to the Hauraki Gulf. Stop for an ice cream at the Bay’s only shop! Follow the winding road over the hill to Orere Pt and its rugged pebble and sand beach. Orere Pt also has one of the region’s best camping grounds.
For Mountain Bike fanatics you will pass Four Forty Mountain Bike Park. Check their website for open hours – can be seasonal/weather-dependent – but a fantastic location to get out amongst nature and test your riding skills on great but challenging tracks.
Tapapakanga Regional park
Walks, an historic farmhouse, water, and the home of Splore, a popular weekend long music festival. Get past the rocks for good swimming and the wonderful East Auckland outdoors.
Head south to Ardmore
NZ Warbirds
Enjoy a truly exceptional experience with World War I, World War II and later aircraft lovingly restored and in working order on display.
Special weekends see the full range of these amazing craft take to the skies for the pleasure of the onlookers.
History of Clevedon
During the Waikato War Clevedon was known as Te Wairoa, or Wairoa South, to avoid confusion with Wairoa in the north. In 1866 the name was changed to Clevedon.
If you approach Clevedon via the top of the hill on West Road you will see a spectacular view of the Clevedon valley laid out before you. To the left is Clevedon village, first established in the late 1850s. The earliest European settlers were the McNicol and Hoye families who bought land on the East and West sides of the Wairoa River in 1853.
On the eastern side of the river and just over the Clevedon Bridge you can see a cairn dedicated to the settlers as well as a plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the immigrant ship SS Viola in 1865. This shipload of passengers made for a large influx of farmers, miners, carpenters etc to the area and the farmers took over 10 acre blocks of land that had been allotted to them by the Government. Many others were moved to Papakura and eventually spread out over a wider area.
The All Souls Anglican Church was built in 1861. The church bell was originally a ship’s bell and much older than the church. Originally situated on the jetty by the river it was run to summon people when the cutter arrived to collect passengers and offload goods. The bell was acquired by the church in 1866.
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