Kaukapakapa Hotel has a long history of serving the local community. Many of the original settlers’ families have generations of farming and forestry. The Hotel had been closed for many years and a group of locals got together in late 2024 to bring the old girl back to life which opened it’s doors in June 2025 . Luckily another local couple and partners have passionately connected the community again with the birth of Shed 16 . This has been better than ever for our district and beyond. There are also eight 1960’s style basic motel units which have been refurbished and rented for short or long term stays. We are all proud of what we have achieved and hope you get to enjoy our vision.

What to do around here?

The old time Helensville is only 10 km away with a walk way following the river , historic museum and plenty of places to eat. There is an Information Centre located inside the Citizens Advice Bureau building. Just through Helensville is the Parakai Hot pools has thermal water and tubes to enjoy with a new playground which the kids will love. Wanting a bit more of an explore South Head has plenty of wild interesting bays and a walking loop through Farmland in the Te Rau Puriri Regional Park. This includes rolling hills, farmland, coastal bush, and shoreline down to the Kaipara Harbour. Muriwai Beach is a wild west coast beach with Black Sand which is an experience. Closer to home approximately 5 km north is the Omeru Falls in the Omeru Pa Scenic reserve. This has a short , easy return hike about 700 m each way. Can be slippery after rain. There is picnic areas , BBQ and toilets and is dog friendly. There is a bus 128 which is operated by Auckland Transport departing Kaukapakapa (Opposite the dairy in Opito Place) every 60 minutes during the week and 120 minutes weekends doing a loop to Helensville and Hibiscus Coast transfer system. Silverdale, Orewa and Whangaparoa Peninsula are a short drive away with many beautiful beaches to explore, shopping and many restaurants and bars.