Warkworth is a suburb in the Rodney District. It is located just south of the Northland region, 64 kilometres north of Auckland at the head of the Mahurangi Harbour. Rodney was first settled after the initial European settlement of Auckland began to branch out into surrounding suburbs. Settlement was moderate until about 1960, with main growth occurring around Orewa, Warkworth, Wellsford and Helensville. Warkworth is a community with great access to the nearby coast. Homes in the area generally vary from middle class family homes to executive homes commanding stunning views of the surrounds. Lifestyle properties are also becoming increasingly popular. Warkworth has a large range of amenities, including day-to-day necessities like supermarkets and pharmacies, specialty stores catering to residents and nearby farmers, boutique and designer fashion shopping, restaurants and cafés and a small range of entertainment venues. Warkworth is home to a wealth of outdoor activities in parks and domains throughout the area as well as the local coast.