Hunua Village Green

If you want to see the real heart of Hunua, come here when something’s on. The eel competition alone is worth making the trip for — it’s the kind of event that reminds you small towns do community better than anywhere else. Even on a quiet day it’s a decent spot to let the kids run around while you catch up with whoever happens to wander past. Locals genuinely love this place, and you can feel that.