Guidebook for Orewa

Greg & Shanna
Greg & Shanna
Guidebook for Orewa

Entertainment & Activities

Thermal pools of varying temperatures and water slides. Onsite cafe and health spa/massage therapy. Price List: Adults $30 per person Children (5-15 years) $16 per person Preschoolers (0-4 years) $10 per person Senior Citizens (over 60 years) $16 per person Family pass $86 Spectators $10 per person Private Spa (1 hour private spa, sauna and steam room) $40 per person Couples private spa (as above) $60 per couple Cheap entry rates after 5pm (approx $45 for a family pass - 2 adults/3 kids)
37 locals recommend
Waiwera Thermal Resort
21 Waiwera Rd
37 locals recommend
Thermal pools of varying temperatures and water slides. Onsite cafe and health spa/massage therapy. Price List: Adults $30 per person Children (5-15 years) $16 per person Preschoolers (0-4 years) $10 per person Senior Citizens (over 60 years) $16 per person Family pass $86 Spectators $10 per person Private Spa (1 hour private spa, sauna and steam room) $40 per person Couples private spa (as above) $60 per couple Cheap entry rates after 5pm (approx $45 for a family pass - 2 adults/3 kids)
Skatepark suitable for all ages.
Orewa Skatepark
214D Hibiscus Coast Hwy
Skatepark suitable for all ages.

Food Scene

Lovely restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine. Is usually busy so bookings recommended. Phone +64 9 426 4077
31 locals recommend
Casablanca
336 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
31 locals recommend
Lovely restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine. Is usually busy so bookings recommended. Phone +64 9 426 4077
Amazing meals- more fine dining but casual enough for families. Best place to go for a meal and get the last of the afternoon / evening sun.
Kuzina Mediterranean Cafe & Bar
316 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
Amazing meals- more fine dining but casual enough for families. Best place to go for a meal and get the last of the afternoon / evening sun.
Probably Orewa's best fine dining restaurant, hidden away down an alley off the main road. Food a bit more pricey, but worth it. Phone +64 9 427 6462
Mick's restaurant & bar
350E Hibiscus Coast Hwy
Probably Orewa's best fine dining restaurant, hidden away down an alley off the main road. Food a bit more pricey, but worth it. Phone +64 9 427 6462
Nice indian restaurant, great food. Dine in or takeaway. Phone +64 9 426 6100
Bolliwood
350 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
Nice indian restaurant, great food. Dine in or takeaway. Phone +64 9 426 6100
Really good thai food. Dine in or takeaway. Phone +64 9 426 9711
14 locals recommend
Thai Orewa Restaurant
328 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
14 locals recommend
Really good thai food. Dine in or takeaway. Phone +64 9 426 9711
Nice indian food. Dine in or takeaway. Phone +64 9 426 4499
Wishing Well of India
332 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
Nice indian food. Dine in or takeaway. Phone +64 9 426 4499
Best coffee and cafe food. ph +64 9-421 1156
9 locals recommend
Oliver's Cafe
340 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
9 locals recommend
Best coffee and cafe food. ph +64 9-421 1156
Nice older cafe nestled in a lovely garden setting, can eat inside or on the lawn under the trees. Nice food. Kids can play safely on the lawn. Check out the history of Orewa and the first settlers in the area at this historic homestead. Phone 09-427 5570
10 locals recommend
Hollywood Bakery and Espresso
4 Hillary Square
10 locals recommend
Nice older cafe nestled in a lovely garden setting, can eat inside or on the lawn under the trees. Nice food. Kids can play safely on the lawn. Check out the history of Orewa and the first settlers in the area at this historic homestead. Phone 09-427 5570
Brilliant breakfasts, brunch & lunch. A local favourite.
18 locals recommend
Dear Coasties
9 Bakehouse Ln
18 locals recommend
Brilliant breakfasts, brunch & lunch. A local favourite.
Live jazz every Friday and Saturday nights. Great atmosphere for a good night out. Good food.
10 locals recommend
DOWNBEAT Cafe & Bar & Restaurant
326 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
10 locals recommend
Live jazz every Friday and Saturday nights. Great atmosphere for a good night out. Good food.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great funky casual bar and restaurant. Does great food platters and larger meals. European/local food and craft beers. Nice view from upstairs deck. Good kids menu. Phone +64 9 421 1016
35 locals recommend
Coast - Bites & Brews
342 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
35 locals recommend
Great funky casual bar and restaurant. Does great food platters and larger meals. European/local food and craft beers. Nice view from upstairs deck. Good kids menu. Phone +64 9 421 1016

Parks & Nature

You can walk over the Orewa hill and follow the track down to Hatfield's Beach. It is a 6km return walk/run to the end of Hatfields and back to our house. Enjoy the lookout at the top of the hill when you walk past.
532 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
You can walk over the Orewa hill and follow the track down to Hatfield's Beach. It is a 6km return walk/run to the end of Hatfields and back to our house. Enjoy the lookout at the top of the hill when you walk past.
Enjoy a bush walk with views over Orewa. Great spot for training if you like stairs. Access from Old North Road. Pops out at the top at Hillcrest Road.
6 locals recommend
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
6 locals recommend
Enjoy a bush walk with views over Orewa. Great spot for training if you like stairs. Access from Old North Road. Pops out at the top at Hillcrest Road.

Essentials

Supermarket
11 locals recommend
Countdown Orewa
Moana Avenue
11 locals recommend
Supermarket
We recommend going and getting an authentic thai massage to relax. This place is amazing! $70 for an hour. Phone +64 9 427 8130, Open 9am - 8pm
Sirikaya Thai Massage
9 Tamariki Ave
We recommend going and getting an authentic thai massage to relax. This place is amazing! $70 for an hour. Phone +64 9 427 8130, Open 9am - 8pm
34 locals recommend
New World
580 Whangaparaoa Rd
34 locals recommend