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Why Visit Orewa?
Located just 35 minutes drive north of Auckland’s city centre, Orewa is a small yet charming coastal town. It’s a popular destination for both local and international travellers looking for a Kiwi beach holiday within a short distance from the city.
The town is known for its long sandy beach, stretching around 3 kilometres along the coastline. Its famous beach, Orewa Beach, is perfect for all kinds of activities - swimming, sunbathing, picnics and water activities such as stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and kite surfing. Aside from that, the town has a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants perfect for exploring with friends and/or family.
Orewa is a must visit if you’re looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of Auckland!
Visit Orewa Beach
A visit to Orewa is not complete without visiting Orewa Beach. This long stretch of sandy beach attracts numerous visitors both domestic and international throughout the year. There are endless activities that you can do here, ranging from a relaxing day out on the beach to water sport activities. Some of the things to do in Orewa Beach includes:
- Take a walk along the beach
- Go horseback riding
- Surfing
- Kiteboarding
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Explore local cafes and shops nearby
Explore Orewa Estuary
The Orewa Estuary is known for its seaside trail made for walking or cycling. This family friendly walkway trails through bushes and parks with plenty of wildlife to be spotted as you go through the walkway. The easy path is perfect for beginner cyclists or if you’re travelling with kids.
At the start of the path, you’ll come across one of New Zealand’s best skate parks, the Orewa Skate Park. If skateboarding or scootering is your thing, you can grab a coffee at the Estuary Arts Centre while taking in the cultural aspect of the area. The walkway is easily accessible with plenty of parking, public toilets and cafes/restaurants to fuel you up as you go. It’s the perfect family getaway in Orewa.
Check Out Local Cuisine
Don’t miss out on the tasty dishes made by local restaurants and cafes. Here are some of Orewa’s favourite restaurants.
- Ship & Anchor - A family restaurant in Orewa serving seafood, steak and chicken
- Cheek & Chong - South East Asian fusion restaurant
- Thai Orewa Restaurant - Thai food with BYO drinks
- Vino Restaurant & Bar - Mediterranean cuisine restaurant
Getting to Your Orewa Accommodation
To get to your Orewa holiday home is quite easy if you’re coming from Auckland. If you’re driving, it’s simply a matter of hopping on State Highway 1 northwards. Driving from Auckland only takes around 30-35 minutes to get to Orewa.
Alternatively, if you don’t have a car, you could also take a bus to Orewa. You could hop on the NX1 and then the 985 bus from Auckland. Public transport would take you approximately 1.5 hours to get to Orewa. If you’d like to travel quicker, you could look into shuttle buses with prices ranging from $8 - $12.
FAQs about staying with Bachcare
Have any questions about your Marlborough Sounds holiday home? Read our FAQs here to help answer some of the most commonly asked questions.