Have you visited Howick Village lately?

The drive into Howick Village from our historical Stockade Hill is a sight to behold. The magnificent vistas across the Hauraki Gulf stretching across to Beachlands, Maraetai, Rangitoto Island and the Coromandel Peninsula can only be described as spirit lifting and we are proud to have this priceless and breath taking scenery in our own back yard.

What better place to spend your leisure time than our unique and vibrant Howick Village, only 20 minutes from Auckland’s CBD.

Dine alfresco at our many restaurants in town. Be it tapas at a bar, or a dining experience at our Asian fusion, Japanese, Italian, Thai, Indian, Nepalese, Malaysian or Mediterranean cuisine – the choice is yours. If you don’t have time for a meal, we have an eclectic array of cafes and street bars, offering relaxing casual dining, with something for everyone. While enjoying our hospitality, you can soak up the picture postcard scenery that is Howick Village.

Once gastronomically satiated, it is now time to shop. From babies to boomers, health to fashion, home to garden, you will discover it in Howick Village at over 100 owner operated stores, offering friendly and personalized attention to every visitor. The vast range of professional services available make our Village a ‘one stop’ experience for all your needs.

Enjoy a perfect start to your weekend by meandering among the quality stalls at our renown Saturday markets, in the centre of the Village. The air is full of the most tempting food aromas, and the friendly and affable stallholders have a gentle banter that suits the pace of a leisurely Howick Saturday morning. www.howickvillage.co.nz

The market food stalls represent an extensive variety of ‘fresh out of the garden’ produce with honeys, cheeses, meat products, home baked cakes and slices and so much more. The wide range of artisan arts and crafts, including jewellery, garden adornments, flowers, soaps, creams, candles, woollens and clothing are of the highest New Zealand made quality.

Our charming Village is steeped in history with an array of historic buildings to admire during a leisurely stroll, art galleries to explore and enjoy, surrounding bush walks to experience, and tranquil eastern beaches to relax and reap the benefits of special family time.

Don’t delay, come and visit us at Howick Village – a Village that is the envy of Auckland and possibly all of New Zealand.