Orewa

Travel Guide

Orewa Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and landscape views
Orewa featuring a bay or harbor and a sandy beach
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Orewa showing a sandy beach and a bay or harbor
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Whether you seek thrilling watersports or deep relaxation, you can find it in this beautiful beach town and gateway to the Hibiscus Coast.

Orewa’s magnificent stretch of golden sand and clean surf breaks make the beach town an ideal getaway on New Zealand’s Hibiscus Coast. The town’s beach provides perfect conditions for a range of watersports, while its inland area presents plenty of opportunities to follow wine trails, hike, cycle and relax in thermal hot pools.

The first stop in the town is the gorgeous Orewa Beach. Make the most of 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) of sandy coastline and check the weather for your favourite seaside pursuit. If the sun is shining, pick a spot on the warm sands and cast your eyes across the Pacific Ocean. Go for a swim in the clear waters, which are patrolled in some sections by the local surf life-saving club. Rent a surfboard or kayak and hit the breaks that sweep in from the ocean. If the wind is blowing, rent kite surfing or windsurfing equipment and speed along the coastline.

If you want to get a more relaxing perspective of the stunning coastline, go for a walk along the Millennium Walkway, a coastal path that brings you to some of Orewa’s best beach lookouts. Rent a bike and cycle along waterfront paths.

There’s more to Orewa than the beach, however. Visit the local art galleries, events centres and theatre venues. Explore the banks of the Orewa River and the mangrove estuary and walk amid native vegetation at the Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve. Play a round of golf at Gulf Harbour or travel to nearby Waiwera to find thermal hot pools and wine trails.

Orewa is bordered by Orewa River to the south and Hatfields Beach to the north. It is a half-hour drive from Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and can also be reached by bus from the city. The town has a wide selection of accommodation options, including waterfront apartments.

Whether you’re seeking a break from Auckland’s city streets or beginning your adventure on the Hibiscus Coast, Orewa is an idyllic spot to lose track of time.

Where to stay in Orewa

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Hatfields Beach

While Hatfields Beach isn't home to many top sights, Orewa Beach and Wenderholm Regional Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hatfields Beach
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
The price is ¥12,815 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥12,815
¥14,737 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,391 reviews)
"loved it"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The Grand by SkyCity

The Grand by SkyCity

5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is ¥16,287 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
¥16,287
¥19,032 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,804 reviews)
"Clean room, good view"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
Horizon by SkyCity

Horizon by SkyCity

5 out of 5
85-93 Hobson Street,, Auckland, Auckland, Auckland
The price is ¥15,370 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
¥15,370
¥18,020 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (523 reviews)
"Business friendly, easy access once carpark entrance located"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Horizon by SkyCity
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa

4 out of 5
9-13 Tamariki Avenue, Orewa, NZ
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Orewa. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (293 reviews)
"Liked how central it was, but the apartment itself was tiny, and dated. Small lounge and bedroom area, and tiny shower. Water flooded into the bathroom with each shower. It's an OK stay but a bit overpriced for what you get. The staff were all lovely."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
Orewa Beachcomber

Orewa Beachcomber

4 out of 5
246 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Orewa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Orewa Beach and Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Good location, clean and tidy room
"Clean and tidy. Location was very good with the beach across the road and various eateries within walking distance. We had a standard motel style room with an extra bedroom for the kids which worked well for a one-night stay on our way through to the Coromandel. We stayed in ten other accommodations ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Orewa Beachcomber
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

4.5 out of 5
2 Tapora Street, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,097 reviews)
"Rooms are clean and nicely furnished. Very quiet. Staff are helpful and efficient. The Breakfast buffet is well set up, good value for the price, with a good selection of foods. Highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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