Clevedon there are plenty of things to do. Clevedon, Auckland, the charm of al village weekend farmers market, nearby regional parks and a vibrant local arts scene encourages Auckland visitors to explore beyond the city boundaries.
Clevedon attractions
Clevedon describes the village as ‘the heart of the Wairau Valley’. Clevdon is part of Auckland’s backyard and is the home to a popular weekend farmers market. Nearby Clevedon are several stunning regional parks, (Hunua Ranges, Omana and Duders) and the Pohutukawa coast beach community, Maraetai beach. Clevedon is known for its local art community.
Clevedon highlights
- Rural rolling farmland with a polished hospitality vibe wrapped around a village atmosphere
- Well regarded weekly village market which features in our 10 weekend markets a short drive from Auckland – Best Bits
- Interesting European settler museum, McNicol Homestead
- Glorious regional parks to explore nearby Clevedon, Hunua Ranges Park, Omana Regional Park and Dudar Regional Park
- Find a waterfall, the Hunua falls with its satisfying 30 metre plunge off the cliff face.
- Nearby white sand, grassy foreshore and an inviting jetty to jump off at Maraetai Beach
- Oysters, fresh from the producers. Unmissable with customers grabbing pails of fat, juicy oysters at Clevedon Coast Oysters
- Clevedon Art Trail is a year round attraction
Clevedon weekend markets
It’s not a spelling mistake; the small rural village hosts two markets. Clevedon hosts two popular markets on Sundays – a farmers’ market at the A&P Showgrounds and the art, craft and second hand goods market, known as the Village Market at the Community Hall.
Get in quick for your picnic supplies at the Clevedon Sunday Farmers Market, by mid-morning stalls can be cleared out.
What to do with the kids in Clevedon
- A weekend market is sure winner with live entertainment and pop up food trucks
- Promise a picnic at Maraetai Beach
- Find out what life was like before washing machines, microwaves and mobile phones while wandering through the McNicol Homestead and Museum
- Grab fish n chips and picnic at Kawakawa Bay
- Visit Clevedon Animal Farm with its petting zoo and assortment of farm animals from ponies, donkeys, alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens and wandering ducks.
Clevedon Scenic Reserve
Running short on time to explore further, spend time in the Clevedon Scenic Reserve. A lookout with sweeping views of the Auckland Sky Tower, Waitakere Ranges and Hauraki Gulf and native bush. A mini version of the magnificent Hunua Ranges Regional Park and Dudar Regional Park with its own mini waterfall walk.
The Clevedon Scenic Reserve has many old kauri trees, and great views of the Hunua Ranges and Hauraki Gulf. Access the reserve from Thorps Quarry Road. You can see and hear the bird life amongst 100ha of native bush rising above the Wairoa River. Good walking paths, parking, public toilets, fitness equipment, and picnic areas are inside the reserve.
Clevedon Scenic Reserve Thorps Quarry waterfall, NZ
Clevedon Scenic Reserve, plenty of steps to spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf, kauri trees, native bush, Auckland North Island, NZ
Summit walkway Clevedon Scenic Reserve
The walkway to the summit starts at the car park and is approximately 1.1km to the lookout. The track is well constructed however with many steps. It can be challenging so is more suited to those who are relatively fit.
Return to the car park by going back the same way, or continue on from the lookout. This is also a mixture of well constructed track and steps, and is slightly longer at 1.2km.
Source Clevedon Scenic Reserve
Festivals in Clevedon
Clevedon hosts the BMW NZ Polo Open Watch polo pros from around the world compete for one of New Zealand’s oldest polo trophies. Indulge in goodies from the nearby deli, eat and drink in local establishments. Enjoy the spectacle of Fashion at the Polo.
Where to take the best selfies in Clevedon
- Where else, but you at the Clevedon weekend market with your new finds
- Clevedon Scenic Reserve panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland city
- Yourself dressed for the occasion at the BMW NZ Polo Open
- Have you checked out the jetty at Maraetai Beach yet, great for sunset photography
Clevedon is home to an excellent European settler ethnographic museum recreating the life of a Scottish immigrant family, the McNicol family.
McNicol homestead and museum is focused on the settler family, the McNicol family. Numerous memorabilia, objects and equipment give a picture of 19th century domestic and farm life in Clevedon. In summer the gardens are open to picnic in among the outdoor farm equipment.
Who turned up and named Clevedon
Clevedon, previously known as Wairoa South, is a rural town to the south-east of Auckland, New Zealand, located in Franklin. The area is a part of the rohe of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, who settled around the Wairoa River. The township was founded in the 1850s, and was named Clevedon in 1866. Over time, Clevedon developed into a centre for the dairy industry in south-eastern Auckland… wikipedia
What keeps Clevedon ticking
Dairy, tourism and viticulture keeps the place ticking. And life-style blocks
Population in Clevedon
Less than 2,000 people live in Clevedon
Judgement on clevedon
One of New Zealand’s top kiwi towns to visit due to the sheer variety of things to do in the district. Every town adds to the richness of things to do and see. For more details about the region check Auckland & Auckland Region nearby attractions and events.
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