A scenic 40 minute drive north of downtown Auckland you will find historic Helensville, an old river and timber town at the southern reaches of the Kaipara Harbour with some fine old buildings.

With its relaxed lifestyle, Helensville boasts a wealth of recreational amenities including harbour cruising, fishing, golf, horse riding, restaurants, nearby vineyards, beaches, plus a range of adventure tourism activities.

Just north of Helensville you will find one of New Zealand’s natural geothermal wonders - Parakai Springs. Aquatic Park, with its natural thermal pools, offers a range of amenities to make this a full-day's entertainment destination.

Being on the Northland tourist route we can advise you on local activities and attractions, like our forest which because it's on sand provides lovely walks even in the winter.