Take State Highway 1 North from Auckland.  Travel through Warkworth, Wellsford, Kaiwaka and cross the Brynderwyn Hills.  Just 8 km from the top of Brynderwyn, turn Right into The Braigh which will lead you into Waipu Township.  The Waipu Clansman Motel and Restaurant is situated at the east end of the township, on the right hand side of Cove Road, just 300 metres from the town centre.