Food Scene
New to the coast, live jazz some nights, heard the food is very good too.
10 locals recommend
DOWNBEAT Cafe & Bar & Restaurant
326 Hibiscus Coast HwyNew to the coast, live jazz some nights, heard the food is very good too.
Dear Coasties
9 Bakehouse LnNew to the coast, always busy so go early, stunning food and coffee
Well known for their cheeses and ice creams! Stunning grounds so make time to sit and enjoy a platter and an award winning NZ wine. Suitable for famileis
27 locals recommend
Pūhoi Valley Cheese Co
275 Ahuroa RdWell known for their cheeses and ice creams! Stunning grounds so make time to sit and enjoy a platter and an award winning NZ wine. Suitable for famileis
CHEEK AND CHONG
348 Hibiscus Coast HwyAsian infusion food and right by the beach.
Oliver's Cafe
340 Hibiscus Coast HwySilver Moon Cafe
20 Central BlvdStunning food and outstanding service. Favorite cafe!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fab food, good selection of beers and wines, wonderful views of the water upstairs, nice to sit and enjoy a pre dinner drink
35 locals recommend
Coast - Bites & Brews
342 Hibiscus Coast HwyFab food, good selection of beers and wines, wonderful views of the water upstairs, nice to sit and enjoy a pre dinner drink
Great place for a drink and nibbles with stunning views of Orewa beach if you sit outside. Live sports played on large screen each night.
8 locals recommend
Shoreward Bar & Restaurant
350 Hibiscus Coast HwyGreat place for a drink and nibbles with stunning views of Orewa beach if you sit outside. Live sports played on large screen each night.
The Beer Spot
719 Main StSightseeing
Day trip from Gulf Harbour via ferry to Tiritiri, wild life and bird sanctuary. Stunning walks and beaches.
Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse
Day trip from Gulf Harbour via ferry to Tiritiri, wild life and bird sanctuary. Stunning walks and beaches.
Parks & Nature
Now a gated and fenced wild life sanctuary right at the end of the Whangaparoa Pennisular. Walk to the water fall or carry on through the forest as the walk up to the trig station is worth it. Stunnnig views of the mighty Hauraki Gulf. You won’t be disappointed. 30 min drive from house
126 locals recommend
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdNow a gated and fenced wild life sanctuary right at the end of the Whangaparoa Pennisular. Walk to the water fall or carry on through the forest as the walk up to the trig station is worth it. Stunnnig views of the mighty Hauraki Gulf. You won’t be disappointed. 30 min drive from house
Large trees, beach to swim in, wide open grass spaces for large groups or intimate afternoon relax. Take a chair or a rug, a good book and enjoy the quiet relaxing kiwi outdoors. Only 10min drive from the house.
Great hill walk for awesome views!
55 locals recommend
Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdLarge trees, beach to swim in, wide open grass spaces for large groups or intimate afternoon relax. Take a chair or a rug, a good book and enjoy the quiet relaxing kiwi outdoors. Only 10min drive from the house.
Great hill walk for awesome views!
Stunning 7.5km walk or bike around the Orewa estuary. Go early as it gets really busy in the weekends but great views, mainly flat.
18 locals recommend
Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway
214E Hibiscus Coast HwyStunning 7.5km walk or bike around the Orewa estuary. Go early as it gets really busy in the weekends but great views, mainly flat.
Arts & Culture
Visit the honey bee centre, cheese cafe, Gate way to some stunning wineries the further North you drive.
22 locals recommend
Puhoi
Visit the honey bee centre, cheese cafe, Gate way to some stunning wineries the further North you drive.
Estuary Arts Centre
214 Hibiscus Coast HwyOften a highlight for many, art and a cuppa
Essentials
Countdown,Warehouse, St Pierre’s sushi, Pita Pit and many other cafes and unique shops plus the usual ones, banks, chemists. Pak n Save just a few more minutes away.
15 locals recommend
Silverdale
Countdown,Warehouse, St Pierre’s sushi, Pita Pit and many other cafes and unique shops plus the usual ones, banks, chemists. Pak n Save just a few more minutes away.
Orewa
Countdown or New World both located in Orewa.
Entertainment & Activities
Local movie theatre 20 min drive from the house. Cheap prices, all movies only $10.90!
34 locals recommend
HOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link CresLocal movie theatre 20 min drive from the house. Cheap prices, all movies only $10.90!
Tenpin Bowling
14 Link CresFamily fun if wet, games arcade area as well.