Guidebook for Orewa
Parks & Nature
Tawharanui Open Sanctuary
Takatu RoadWildlife sanctuary full of New Zealand native birds, wildlife, plants and scenic spots!
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Wildlife sanctuary full of New Zealand native birds, wildlife, plants and scenic spots!
Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdShakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdGentle native bush walk - 30 mins to an hour max walk, right across the road. Beautiful NZ bird sounds and scenes.
6 locals recommend
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
Gentle native bush walk - 30 mins to an hour max walk, right across the road. Beautiful NZ bird sounds and scenes.
Goat Island
Snorkeling and diving in this protected marine reserve. Beautiful!
Achievable cycle and walkway that goes round Orewa Estuary.
18 locals recommend
Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway
214E Hibiscus Coast HwyAchievable cycle and walkway that goes round Orewa Estuary.
Scenic and achievable walkway with some historic sites along the way. Go here: http://www.doc.govt.nz/okura-walkway
for more information on track times and details.
12 locals recommend
Okura Bush Scenic Reserve
Scenic and achievable walkway with some historic sites along the way. Go here: http://www.doc.govt.nz/okura-walkway
for more information on track times and details.
Long Bay Regional Park
Beach RoadScandrett Regional Park
114 Scandrett RdFood Scene
Ransom Wines
46 Valerie CloseBeautiful wines in a beautiful spot only a short drive from Orewa.
Pūhoi Valley Cheese Co
275 Ahuroa RdThe iconic honey centre, where you can buy a huge range of boutique wines, meads and - most importantly - honey, and see the bees in action! Cafe also.
11 locals recommend
Honey Centre Warkworth
7 Perry RdThe iconic honey centre, where you can buy a huge range of boutique wines, meads and - most importantly - honey, and see the bees in action! Cafe also.
Essentials
New World is an "upper market" supermarket. 12 minute flat walk along the beach or road.
34 locals recommend
New World
580 Whangaparaoa RdNew World is an "upper market" supermarket. 12 minute flat walk along the beach or road.
Countdown Orewa
Moana AvenueStandard supermarket 15 minutes flat walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Waiwera Thermal Resort
21 Waiwera RdSpa and thermal pool complex
HOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link CresTi Tree Hills Horse Treks
Friendly horse riding a short drive away.
Arts & Culture
Historic village ten minutes from Orewa with a historic church, museum and pub.
22 locals recommend
Puhoi
Historic village ten minutes from Orewa with a historic church, museum and pub.
Shopping
Matakana Village Farmers' Market
2 Matakana Valley Rd