Travel Reference
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Titirangi
POP 3200
This little village marks the end of Auckland's suburban sprawl and is a good place to
spot all of the stereotypes mentioned above over a coffee, wine or cold beer. Once home
to NZ's greatest modern painter, Colin McCahon, there remains an artsy feel to the place.
Titirangi means 'Fringe of Heaven' - an apt name for the gateway to the Waitakere
Ranges. This is the last stop for petrol and ATMs on your way west.
Sights
McCahon House
MUSEUM
(
www.mccahonhouse.org.nz
;
67 Otitori Bay Rd; admission $5; 10am-3pm Wed, Sat & Sun)
It's a
mark of the esteem in which Colin McCahon is held that the house he lived and painted
in during the 1950s has been opened to the public as a mini-museum. The swish pad next
door is home to the artist lucky enough to win the McCahon Arts Residency. Look for
the signposts pointing down Park Rd, just before you reach Titirangi village.
Lopdell House Gallery
GALLERY
(
www.lopdell.org.nz
; 418 Titirangi Rd; 10am-4.30pm)
An excellent modern art gallery
housed in the former Hotel Titirangi (1930), on the edge of the village. A significant res-
toration from 2012-2014 has further restored the building's heritage glory.
Sleeping & Eating
Fringe of Heaven
B&B $$$
$$$
( 09-817 8682;
www.fringeofheaven.com
;
4 Otitori Bay Rd; r $230)
Surrounded by native
bush, this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house offers glorious views over Manukau Har-
bour, an outdoor bath, glowworms in the garden and a songbird choir - all within 20
minutes of the city centre.
Hardware Cafe
CAFE $$$
(
www.hardwarecafe.org.nz
; 404 Titirangi Rd; brunch $10-18, dinner $18-28; 6am-4.30pm Sun-
Tue, 6am-late Wed-Sat)
This popular licensed cafe serves delicious, reasonably priced
cooked breakfasts and lunches along with tempting counter food. More substantial even-
ing meals start from $18.
