New Zealand accommodationLocal Attractions - Orewa Beach and beyond
Here are a few of our favourite day out ideas and attractions near by.
Orewa Beach
Orewa is famous for its beautiful beach - 3km of golden sand that kids of all ages enjoy.
Orewa Beach is one of the regions safest and cleanest swimming beaches and is attracting an increasing number of tourists to the area each year.
The pristine waters of Orewa Beach are a great place to unwind and an exhilarating destination for adventurers and sports fantatics.
Snow Planet
SNOWPLANET is New Zealand's first and only all-year indoor snow resort where snow guests can experience the thrill of snow sports and the atmosphere of a snow village.
Suits skiing, snowboarding and with facilities including terain park, cafe, bar and restaurant. Rental, family deals and lessons available too.
Driving directions to SnowPlanet
Waiwera Thermal Resort
Waiwera Thermal Resort, attracts over 350,000 visitors each year.
Waiwera Thermal Resort resort is located only 35 minutes north of Auckland, on the picturesque Hibiscus Coast.
The natural thermal pools are sheltered by the native bush and hills of the Waiwera valley.
The perfect place to unwind and relax in our naturally hot thermal pools or try out the hydroslides!
Open every day of the year Sunday to Thursday 9am to 9pm also Friday and Saturday 9am to 10pm including all public and school holidays! No surcharges on public holidays.
Be pampered head to toe in their world class Day and Medi Spa.
Driving directions to Waiwera Thermal Resort
Discovery 360 Cruises
Cruise with 360 Discovery to paradise and back. Soak in the heritage and culture of Coromandel town, experience a close encounter with a cheeky Takahe called Greg on Tiritiri Matangi, visit an island paradise called Motuihe, or enjoy a hop-on hop-off Harbour Discovery cruise around the beautiful Auckland harbour.
The Hauraki Gulf is home to more than 50 beautiful islands, all of which offer something unique to visitor, with crisp fresh air, clear blue waters and unique flora and fauna. Tiritiri Matangi Island is situated in the Hauraki Gulf. From the moment you step onto the island to the moment you leave, you will be entranced by the serenade of gentle birdsong and the lush native bush.
Tiritiri Matangi is one of the world's most successful volunteer conservation projects. It has been re-vegetated with around 300,000 native trees and consequently 12 of New Zealand's endangered birds and 3 reptile species have been re-introduced.
Whangaparaoa
Whangaparaoa is Maori for "Bay of Whales", and pods of orca and dolphin are still spotted in the waters off the peninsula. The peninsula stretches east for 11 kilometres into the waters of the Hauraki Gulf to the north of East Coast Bays. The island of Tiritiri Matangi lies three kilometres off its eastern tip.
The town of Whangaparaoa sits on the peninsula's southwestern shore, and is regarded as the start of the section of coastline known as the Hibiscus Coast. Communities along the peninsula include Red Beach, Stanmore Bay, and Manly. At the end of the peninsula is Shakespear Regional Park.