Drive at your own pace and visit studios of local artists and craftspeople along the famous Harbourside Explorer Trail around Birkenhead and Northcote in North Shore City.

The studio visits are complemented by the chance to explore some of the best bush reserves in New Zealand and relax in contemporary cafes. Artists' studios and workshops are listed below.

• Alison Francis Weaving Studio - phone 09 483 7732
  29a Rangatira Road, Birkenhead (10am-4pm most days)
• Shearer Pottery and Garden - phone 09 418 0544
  47 Radiata Lane, Birkenhead (9am-6pm most days)
• Ian Fish - Woodturner - phone 09 418 1312
  18c Roseberry Avenue, Birkenhead (10am-4pm Mon-Fri, ring weekends)
• Collis Studio - phone 09 480 9856
  31 Tizard Road, Birkenhead Point (10am-4pm Mon-Fri, ring weekends)
• Glass Creations - phone 09 419 1148
  18 Paruru Ave, Northcote (9am-6pm Mon-Fri, ring weekends)
• Suzanne Pincevic - phone 09 419 0504
  1 Lake Road, Northcote (9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat)
• Beach Road Pottery - phone 09 480 6971
  5 Beach Road, Northcote Point (10am-5pm most days)
• Painted Pacific Pottery - phone 09 418 0534
  32 Princes Street, Northcote Point (9am-6pm most days, closed Tues morning)