Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
Orewa Beach
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.
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
FOREST
(Old North Rd)
Ten hectares of native bush with labelled trees, a
pa
site, a lookout and easy
short walks.
Millennium Walkway
WALKING
Starting from South Bridge this 8km route loops through various parks before returning
along the beach; follow the blue route markers.
Snowplanet
SNOW SPORTS
(
www.snowplanet.co.nz
;
91 Small Rd, Silverdale; day pass adult/child $66/47; 10am-10pm Sat-
Thu, 10am-midnight Fri)
Snowplanet offers indoor skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding
throughout the year. It's just off SH1, 8km south of Orewa.
Sleeping
Orewa Beach Top 10
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 09-426 5832;
www.orewaholidaypark.co.nz
; 265 Hibiscus Coast Hwy; sites $40, units $60-115;
)
Taking up a large chunk of the beach's south end, this well-kept park has excel-
lent facilities but road noise can be a problem.
Orewa Motor Lodge
MOTEL $$$
( 09-426 4027;
www.orewamotorlodge.co.nz
; 290 Hibicus Coast Hwy; units $170-190; )
One
of the motels lining Orewa's main road, this complex has scrupulously clean wooden
units prettied up with hanging flower baskets. There's also a spa pool.
Waves
APARTMENT $$$
$$$
( 09-427 0888;
www.waves.co.nz
;
cnr Hibiscus Coast Hwy & Kohu St; units $175-299; )
Like
a motel only much flasher, this complex offers spacious, self-contained apartments, and
the downstairs units have gardens and spa baths. It's only a few metres from the beach.
