Tui Song - Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Arataki visitors gives a great history of the local area, there are many great walks which start here including one of my daily favourite 'the Beveridge Track'
NOTE: Sections of Scenic Drive are currently closed, so access to Arataki is via West Coast Rd and then Shaw Rd.
111 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic DrArataki visitors gives a great history of the local area, there are many great walks which start here including one of my daily favourite 'the Beveridge Track'
NOTE: Sections of Scenic Drive are currently closed, so access to Arataki is via West Coast Rd and then Shaw Rd.
Great walk to the dam, located approx 3.5km from Tui Song.
Many waterfalls on the track.
Upper Nihotupu Walk 40min
Great walk to the dam, located approx 3.5km from Tui Song.
Many waterfalls on the track.
Lovely art gallery located in Titirangi village
61 locals recommend
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi RdLovely art gallery located in Titirangi village
Locate Farmers market every Saturday 8:30 - 12:00.
Located at Parrs Cross Rd, parking is on street and can get busy.
9 locals recommend
Oratia Farmers Market
99 W Coast RdLocate Farmers market every Saturday 8:30 - 12:00.
Located at Parrs Cross Rd, parking is on street and can get busy.
Sightseeing
This west coast beach is well known for its wild beauty and great surfing. Please take extra care if swimming here and only swim within patrols areas. Located 15 min drive away.
145 locals recommend
Piha
This west coast beach is well known for its wild beauty and great surfing. Please take extra care if swimming here and only swim within patrols areas. Located 15 min drive away.
A must view spot, if you take a drive to the west coast beaches.
NOTE: the road to Karekare is currently closed for repairs, so the waterfall is not currently accessible.
12 locals recommend
Karekare Falls
A must view spot, if you take a drive to the west coast beaches.
NOTE: the road to Karekare is currently closed for repairs, so the waterfall is not currently accessible.
Food scene
Bodega’s is great for a relaxing afternoon drink and great food. Lovely on a sunny afternoon sitting outside in the sunshine.
8 locals recommend
Bodega Eatery
99 Parrs Cross RdBodega’s is great for a relaxing afternoon drink and great food. Lovely on a sunny afternoon sitting outside in the sunshine.
If you are after a great steak, fresh pasta or just great food, try to fit in a visit to La ROSA. You will not be disappointed.
24 locals recommend
La Rosa Restaurant
16 Captain Scott RdIf you are after a great steak, fresh pasta or just great food, try to fit in a visit to La ROSA. You will not be disappointed.
The restaurant is known as THE OLIVE KITCHEN and is a Great local restaurant, great setting and views. Plus yummy food and service.
30 locals recommend
MARMARIS
233 Scenic DrThe restaurant is known as THE OLIVE KITCHEN and is a Great local restaurant, great setting and views. Plus yummy food and service.