Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
and golf course. Enquire at the ferry office about picking up a bus or taxi from here. Al-
ternatively, walk or cycle the remaining 3km to the park. The ferry is a good option for
cyclists wanting to skip the boring road trip out of Auckland; carry-on bikes are free.
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Orewa
POP 7400
Locals have fears that Orewa is turning into NZ's equivalent of Queensland's Gold Coast,
but until they start exporting retirees and replacing them with bikini-clad parking wardens
that's unlikely to happen. It is, however, very built-up and high-rise apartment towers
have begun to sprout.
Sights & Activities
Orewa Beach
Orewa's 3km-long stretch of sand is its main drawcard. Being in the gulf, it's sheltered
from the surf but it's still patrolled by lifeguards in the peak season.
BEACH
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
(Old North Rd)
Ten hectares of native bush with labelled trees, a
pa
site, a lookout and easy
short walks.
FOREST
Millennium Walkway
Starting from South Bridge this 8km route loops through various parks before returning
along the beach; follow the blue route markers.
WALKING
Snowplanet
(
www.snowplanet.co.nz
;
91 Small Rd, Silverdale; day pass adult/child $66/47; 10am-10pm Sat-Thu, 10am-mid-
night Fri)
Snowplanet offers indoor skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding throughout the
year. It's just off SH1, 8km south of Orewa.
SNOW SPORTS
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