Ian's Guidebook
Parks and Beaches
Destination Orewa Beach
350 Hibiscus Coast HwyWendherholm is geographical eye candy and its only 5-10 minutes drive North from Orewa. At the picturesque mouth of the Puhoi River, surrounded by forested headlands, Wenderholm is New Zealand's first and perhaps still the most beautiful regional park.
It contains one of Aucklands best examples of mainland coastal forest. Ideal for walks, swimming, BBQ, picnics.
55 locals recommend
Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdWendherholm is geographical eye candy and its only 5-10 minutes drive North from Orewa. At the picturesque mouth of the Puhoi River, surrounded by forested headlands, Wenderholm is New Zealand's first and perhaps still the most beautiful regional park.
It contains one of Aucklands best examples of mainland coastal forest. Ideal for walks, swimming, BBQ, picnics.
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve, is a 16ha remnant of coastal kauri-broadleaf forest. Follow the wooden signs to the kauri lookout. The lookout gives you a close-up view of the spectacular kauri trees (some up to 50m tall) and other species in the reserve. The old hollow kauri tree is approximately 800 years old, and has withstood storms, lightning strike and fire.
Seating along the track provides the opportunity to pause and enjoy the birdsong. As you walk, look out for kererū, tūī and even frogs.
This peaceful bushwalk proves there's more to Ōrewa than its legendary beach!
6 locals recommend
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve, is a 16ha remnant of coastal kauri-broadleaf forest. Follow the wooden signs to the kauri lookout. The lookout gives you a close-up view of the spectacular kauri trees (some up to 50m tall) and other species in the reserve. The old hollow kauri tree is approximately 800 years old, and has withstood storms, lightning strike and fire.
Seating along the track provides the opportunity to pause and enjoy the birdsong. As you walk, look out for kererū, tūī and even frogs.
This peaceful bushwalk proves there's more to Ōrewa than its legendary beach!