Tastes Creative

Awhitu's newest artist consortium in 2010 and you are invited for a taste|

20th March - Mixed Medium Painting

This course will be taught by local resident and artist Cogent Rutherfurd. This mixed medium course is an abstract offering in your choice of paint. You will be urged and guided through a process of taking yourself through the paints and onto your canvas. You will be required to bring the paint of your choice to use for the process. All other supplies will be provided and canvas and paper will be available for purchase at the cost of $20.

A Sense of Place

Geographic points of interest that help make this place unique and live up to its meaning 'to yearn to return'

Community Profile

Information about the Awhitu Community ,  its clubs, societies etc

Covers employment and educational opportunities

Awhitu Peninsula

This Summer, If you are visiting, or staying for a while, Awhitu has a lot to offer.

The stunning Awhitu Peninsula, with its sculpted west coast sand cliffs and its gentle eastern harbour bays and beaches, is only an hour's travel from Auckland, but a lifetime away in its Māori and Pakeha heritage, rural character and strong, creative communities

Awhitu Creative Talent

Awhitu is known for it's creative talent .  In its recent past Awhitu with it's aesthetic environment reasonable land prices and has attracted more than it's fair share of creative talent establishing a a strong creative community. Artworks may be found at the Pollok Coop and the Awhitu Country markets as well as various resident Art galleries which can be viewed by appointment.  Check out the creative talent section

Awhitu Trades and Services

Want to know, what trades and services are available on the Peninsula? Āwhitu Enterprise maintains a list of available trades and services on Peninsula. Please help us maintain this list by informing the Āwhitu Information Centre (phone: 2351 551) if you know of any trades and services that should be on the list.

Awhitu Farm Gate Sales

The Awhitu Peninsula is a large tract of rural land located near Auckland City. Apart from a few coastal settlements most of this land is rural. To service this area there is only only one general store and garage. However on the way up the peninsula there are lots of places offering farm gate sales. 

 Organic produce , herbs,  free range eggs, blueberries, honey and wine are some of the gate-sale produce you will find on your visit here. Also nurseries and the odd craft store.

Awhitu Places To Stay

Camping grounds, motor camps, bed and breakfasts, home stays and the traditional bach, Āwhitu has a good range of places to stay.

Pop over to the places to stay section to find out what Awhitu accommodation is available.

Awhitu  Day Trips

Horse treks and private walks on the wild west coast. Boat and kayak trips on the mighty Manukau. Places to stop and eat. A game of golf or pulse ranger or a guided tour of a historic lighthouse . Plenty of things to do on your visit to Awhitu.

Check out the day trips section for a great range of day trip tourist attractions suitable for a great family day out. You can book any activity at our our local information Centre. (phone: 2351 616)