Feijoa Cottage
Activity & Favourite Restaurant Guide
Activities
Walking, Swimming, Biking, Kayaking, Paddle boarding etc
Lovely long beach - great for walking & swimming!
Lots of cafes & restaurants
42 locals recommend
Orewa
Lovely long beach - great for walking & swimming!
Lots of cafes & restaurants
Great 7.5km walk or cycle way. Start in Orewa, park by the Estuary Arts Centre & walk the loop back. Cafes in Millwater
18 locals recommend
Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway
214E Hibiscus Coast HwyGreat 7.5km walk or cycle way. Start in Orewa, park by the Estuary Arts Centre & walk the loop back. Cafes in Millwater
Nice safe tidal estuary for swimming or swim at the beach. Can hire kayaks & paddleboards to go up the estuary or take your own. Also do kayak tours to Puhoi Village from here but you must book beforehand. See Puhoi Kayak Tours
55 locals recommend
Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdNice safe tidal estuary for swimming or swim at the beach. Can hire kayaks & paddleboards to go up the estuary or take your own. Also do kayak tours to Puhoi Village from here but you must book beforehand. See Puhoi Kayak Tours
Great trip up the Puhoi River - we started at Wenderholm Regional Park and finished in Puhoi. Then went to Puhoi Pub across the road for a bite to eat and a well earned beverage.
18 locals recommend
PUHOI RIVER CANOE HIRE
84 Puhoi RdGreat trip up the Puhoi River - we started at Wenderholm Regional Park and finished in Puhoi. Then went to Puhoi Pub across the road for a bite to eat and a well earned beverage.
Just up the road, lots of fun if you are into skiing/snowboarding all year round! If you want lessons its a good idea to pre-book!
99 locals recommend
Snowplanet
91 Small RdJust up the road, lots of fun if you are into skiing/snowboarding all year round! If you want lessons its a good idea to pre-book!
Food scene
Orewa - Vibrant Asian Fusion Restaurant - Can be noisy as very popular but the food is good!
23 locals recommend
CHEEK AND CHONG
348 Hibiscus Coast HwyOrewa - Vibrant Asian Fusion Restaurant - Can be noisy as very popular but the food is good!
Due Amici Manly
49 Rawhiti RdFabulous Italian Food and great service! Booking recommended to secure a table.
Ground Control Cafe
2181 East Coast RoadHandy cafe - great for Brunch!
Delicious Thai Food and friendly staff - our favourite Thai Restaurant.
14 locals recommend
Thai Orewa Restaurant
328 Hibiscus Coast HwyDelicious Thai Food and friendly staff - our favourite Thai Restaurant.
Very popular cafe in Orewa for brunch/lunch. One street back from main road.
18 locals recommend
Dear Coasties
9 Bakehouse LnVery popular cafe in Orewa for brunch/lunch. One street back from main road.
Best Burgers in town! Can do a phone or online order then just pick up and go to the beach to eat! Menu is in the folder on table.
BurgerFuel Silverdale
16 Wainui RdBest Burgers in town! Can do a phone or online order then just pick up and go to the beach to eat! Menu is in the folder on table.
DOWNBEAT Cafe & Bar & Restaurant
326 Hibiscus Coast HwyNice food and live pianist most nights.
Orewa - Upstairs has great views across to the beach. Good place for brunch/lunch with friends
35 locals recommend
Coast - Bites & Brews
342 Hibiscus Coast HwyOrewa - Upstairs has great views across to the beach. Good place for brunch/lunch with friends
Sightseeing
Art Gallery, Cafe & Gift Shop - good for a cool drink after walking around the estuary.
18 locals recommend
Estuary Arts Centre
214 Hibiscus Coast HwyArt Gallery, Cafe & Gift Shop - good for a cool drink after walking around the estuary.
Historic Pub. Must visit - can be really busy on weekends! Check out the Puhoi Valley Cheese shop & cafe just up the road too.
22 locals recommend
The Puhoi Pub Hotel & Stables...Est 1879
5 Saleyards RdHistoric Pub. Must visit - can be really busy on weekends! Check out the Puhoi Valley Cheese shop & cafe just up the road too.
Great Day Trip! Take the ferry from Gulf Harbour (its approx 20mins) See native flora & fauna including Takahe! Take your own lunch though as you can't buy food there.
https://www.fullers.co.nz/destinations/tiritiri-matangi-island/
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Great Day Trip! Take the ferry from Gulf Harbour (its approx 20mins) See native flora & fauna including Takahe! Take your own lunch though as you can't buy food there.
https://www.fullers.co.nz/destinations/tiritiri-matangi-island/
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdGreat for walking & swimming. Approx 30mins drive.
Great Sculpture Trail and awesome plant shop
9 locals recommend
Kaipara Coast Plant Centre & Sculpture Gardens
1481 Kaipara Coast HwyGreat Sculpture Trail and awesome plant shop
Sculptureum
40 Omaha Flats RdAwesome Artwork Trail