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Art, History and Culture
Close to Fylde Fields…
Gallery 134B
Paintings in watercolour and acrylic of flowers and the New Zealand country side by Janet Munro.
By appointment, 134B Saddleton Road, Waiau Pa, phone 09 232 1475
Toni Dolan
Art works that are vibrant using acrylic paints of coastal scenes, pots or native flora. This is an award winning artist.
By appointment, 68 Whitecliffs Drive, Waiau Pa, phone 09 232 1966, mobile 021 169 8908
PJ Alpacas
Tours by appointment, Grazelands, 120 Saddleton Road, Ph 09 2321142
Nearby…
Glenbrook Vintage Railway
http://www.railfan.org.nz/
The GVR is based on part of the old NZR Waiuku branch line which opened in 1922 and closed in 1967. Construction of the GVR began in 1970 and in 1977 the railway opened between Glenbrook and Pukeoware. In 1986 an extension was completed to Fernleigh the current terminus, 6km from Glenbrook.
The Railway is not a museum as such, but rather a fully self-supporting, operating steam railway, built almost entirely by volunteer labour. It is an ongoing project, with items being collected and restored or replicated as time, labour and finance permit.
The GVR is run by a Trust Board, comprising three trustees elected and appointed from the Railway Enthusiasts Society membership. The Board appoints a General Manager who is responsible for the day to day operation of the GVR. The 6 km long railway carries up to 30,000 passengers during the normal operating season which is from October to June each year and is also available for charter throughout the year.
The Railway is staffed and maintained by volunteers and RES membership provides automatic access to all activities as a volunteer. Special Events are often held, such as "Friends of Thomas" (the tank engine) weekends and Country and Western days.
BHP NZ Steel – Visitors Centre
http://www.nzsteel.co.nz/
New Zealand Steel Limited is the country’s sole producer of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural industries. We operate a fully integrated steel mill at Glenbrook, about 60 kilometres south of Auckland. The mill is surrounded by 500 hectares of farmland acting as a ‘greenbelt’ buffer zone.
Over the years around 114 hectares of the industrial site and the greenbelt has been extensively planted with trees and grass. We use locally sourced iron-sand to produce around 650,000 tonnes of steel a year. It is a remarkable example of how an industry can successfully adapt to take advantage of a natural resource unlike any other in the world.
About 60% of our steel output is exported. Our company operates to the stringent ISO 9000 quality standards and is committed to being a world-class steelmaker.
Together with our employees, we are continually striving to set new benchmarks for environmental and health and safety performance.
Pioneer Memorial Cottage
Roulston Park, Cnr East & Stadium Drive, Pukekohe
Built in 1859 by John Martyn and garrisoned British troops during the Maori War of 1863. It is furnished throughout with items of the period. Open 2pm - 4pm Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays other than Christmas Day and Good Friday. Closed between June and November
Hartmann House Handcrafts
King St, Waiuku
Enjoy the warm welcome and period atmosphere of our Pioneer Cottage filled with a wide variety of top quality original handcrafts from local and leading New Zealand artists.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Creative Joy Studio
http://www.creativejoystudio.com/
266 Pollock Wharf Rd, RD4. Waiuku
The Creative Joy Studio is a complete painting and pottery studio and gallery with homestay facilities, catering to local and international travelling artists. The Gallery will have works of local artists from the Franklin District.
Pollock Co-op Handcrafts & Art
2142 Awhitu Road, Pollock Ph 09 2352190
Studio of local artist and handcrafts for sale - including Fylde Fields Olive Oils.
The Kentish Hotel
5 Queen St Waiuku
The Kentish has New Zealand's oldest continuous licence to sell alcoholic beverages. Edward Constable left Kent, England, in 1839, and invested in shipping and trade based in Auckland. When land became available in 1851, Constable came to Waiuku, built the hotel and obtained a licence in 1853. The hotel became the hub of trade and social life in the new township. It has seen many historic events and hosted some distinguished guests. Sir George Grey stayed there in 1861 and other guests included Prime Ministers Richard John Seddon, Sir Joseph Ward and William Massey.
Waiuku Museum
13 King St, Waiuku
This is a Pioneer Museum with permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. We can provide assistance with historical or genealogy research and have an extensive collection of districts pioneer history. Archival, family research service offered. Open Saturday & Sunday 1.30pm - 4pm, and by arrangement. Open by appointment for individuals, school groups and tour parties.
Signal Station and Lookout
http://awhitu.com/lighthouse/default.htm
Manukau Heads Rd
View the turbulent waters and shifting shoals of the Manukau Heads, where the HMS Orpheus ran aground in 1863. Parking and toilet facilities at entrance, short stroll to viewing platform 244m above sea level - magnificent views of Manukau Harbour from entrance and bar back across to Auckland City.
Further afield…
Town and Country Clydesdales
http://www.townandcountryclydesdales.co.nz/
State Hwy 22, Paerata
See the Clydesdale horses that star in the television programme Hercules.
View working vintage machinery; ride in a wagon or on a sledge. There is a small admission charge and tours can be arranged by appointment.
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