Food Scene
Thai Orewa Restaurant
328 Hibiscus Coast HwyConsistently good and always a favourite.
Ephesus Turkish Kitchen
741 Whangaparaoa RdGreat Turkish takeaway or dine-in option. Good value and great cuisine
Stan's All Day Eatery & Bar
570 Whangaparaoa RdOne of our favourites...the best ever calamari, scallops and prawns
Parks & Nature
NZ famous Bird sanctuary - this is what New Zealand sounded like when Captain James Cook first sailed from England to discover 'Aotearoa' (the land of the long white cloud). Tiritiri Matangi Island is alive with bird song and is accessed by ferry at the end of our Peninsula. A must do.
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
NZ famous Bird sanctuary - this is what New Zealand sounded like when Captain James Cook first sailed from England to discover 'Aotearoa' (the land of the long white cloud). Tiritiri Matangi Island is alive with bird song and is accessed by ferry at the end of our Peninsula. A must do.
A wildlife sanctuary with great walking tracks, spectacular sunsets, views, waterfalls and of course beautiful beaches
126 locals recommend
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdA wildlife sanctuary with great walking tracks, spectacular sunsets, views, waterfalls and of course beautiful beaches
Arts & Culture
Soak up the sun, experience our locally grown artists wares and taste the delights of the Driftwood café - yummy
18 locals recommend
Estuary Arts Centre
214 Hibiscus Coast HwySoak up the sun, experience our locally grown artists wares and taste the delights of the Driftwood café - yummy
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely little Sunday market often with a couple of excellent local musicians to listen to over a good coffee, and a highly recommended Cornish pasty. While away the day as you watch the local kids jumping off the wharf in the summer and reminisce about the joys of being young.
Hobbs Bay
Lovely little Sunday market often with a couple of excellent local musicians to listen to over a good coffee, and a highly recommended Cornish pasty. While away the day as you watch the local kids jumping off the wharf in the summer and reminisce about the joys of being young.
Little movie theatre, cafe and bar. Order a pizza and watch a movie with wine/beer in hand and a bite to eat
34 locals recommend
HOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link CresLittle movie theatre, cafe and bar. Order a pizza and watch a movie with wine/beer in hand and a bite to eat
Waiwera Thermal Resort is located just 20 minutes north of Stanmore Bay and has a variety of indoor and outdoor pools with varying temperatures and depths. The perfect place to unwind and relax in naturally hot thermal pools. Other facilities include a Movie pool, crazy water slides and a private day spa. The complex is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 8pm
37 locals recommend
Waiwera Thermal Resort
21 Waiwera RdWaiwera Thermal Resort is located just 20 minutes north of Stanmore Bay and has a variety of indoor and outdoor pools with varying temperatures and depths. The perfect place to unwind and relax in naturally hot thermal pools. Other facilities include a Movie pool, crazy water slides and a private day spa. The complex is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 8pm
Essentials
Our newest purpose built supermarket in the district and its so close to home! There's also a couple of great cafes, a chemist, sushi bar, 24/7 Gym and our local pub with live music on a Friday night.
34 locals recommend
New World
580 Whangaparaoa RdOur newest purpose built supermarket in the district and its so close to home! There's also a couple of great cafes, a chemist, sushi bar, 24/7 Gym and our local pub with live music on a Friday night.
Shopping
Silverdale Street
Silverdale StreetSaturday morning street market and factory clothing shops. A great morning out
Food court, clothing shops, supermarket, banks and book shop... to name a few.
20 locals recommend
Kiwi Car Wash
719 Whangaparaoa RdFood court, clothing shops, supermarket, banks and book shop... to name a few.
A 40 minute drive north to Matakana, will find you at this well known 'Morris and James' pottery shop and café. Stunning art and worth the stop.
29 locals recommend
Morris & James
48 Tongue Farm RdA 40 minute drive north to Matakana, will find you at this well known 'Morris and James' pottery shop and café. Stunning art and worth the stop.
Everything Else
Gulf Harbour Marina
895 Laurie Southwick ParadeAsk us about Z pier and Whangaparaoa's best kept secret