Food Scene
Really good curries and their breads are freshly made and delicious.
9 locals recommend
Masala Indian Restaurant
195 Brightside RdReally good curries and their breads are freshly made and delicious.
Really good Mediterranean food, they are usually busy though so I'd recommend booking a table
31 locals recommend
Casablanca
336 Hibiscus Coast HwyReally good Mediterranean food, they are usually busy though so I'd recommend booking a table
Cove eatery
570 Whangaparaoa RoadGreat place for brunch, lunch or dinner.
JAC's Trading
6 Main StGood pub food.
Thai Windows Restaurant and Takeaways
747 Whangaparaoa RdBig Tikka
458 Lake RdNew restaurant in the area. Good Indian food.
The Good Home
570 Whangaparaoa RdStanmore Bay's local pub. Good for watching live sport.
Paprika
195 Brightside Rd Indian restaurant close to The Beach House, also does takeaway.
HELL Pizza
637 Whangaparaoa RdTakeaway pizza
Jambalaya Eatery
49 Rawhiti Rd Good restaurant.
Coast - Bites & Brews
342 Hibiscus Coast Hwy Micro brewery and very good food.
Asahi
6 Bakehouse Lane Very good value Japanese food, they also do takeaway.
A lovely place for brunch sitting outside in the garden.
10 locals recommend
Hollywood Bakery and Espresso
4 Hillary Square A lovely place for brunch sitting outside in the garden.
Thai Orewa Restaurant
328 Hibiscus Coast HwyParks & Nature
There are some great walking trails in the park and a beautiful beach with free BBQ sites on the grass for your use.
126 locals recommend
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdThere are some great walking trails in the park and a beautiful beach with free BBQ sites on the grass for your use.
Playground next to the beach perfect for the kids. This is walking distance from The Beach House
6 locals recommend
Stanmore Bay Beach
Vipond RoadPlayground next to the beach perfect for the kids. This is walking distance from The Beach House
This island is a protected wildlife sanctuary for New Zealand's native and coastal birds. An amazing opportunity to see some of NZ's unique native birds. Take a ferry from Gulf Harbour at 9:50am Weds - Sunday, bookings essential.
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
This island is a protected wildlife sanctuary for New Zealand's native and coastal birds. An amazing opportunity to see some of NZ's unique native birds. Take a ferry from Gulf Harbour at 9:50am Weds - Sunday, bookings essential.
Another regional park with a good beach and some nice walking trails.
55 locals recommend
Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdAnother regional park with a good beach and some nice walking trails.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinema. You can order pizza and beer/wine to have whilst watching the film
34 locals recommend
HOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link Cres Cinema. You can order pizza and beer/wine to have whilst watching the film
Sightseeing
Hire a paddle board, take a surf lesson or take a kayak for a paddle around the estuary
47 locals recommend
Destination Orewa Beach
350 Hibiscus Coast HwyHire a paddle board, take a surf lesson or take a kayak for a paddle around the estuary
Shopping
This market every Saturday (8am - 1pm) has lots of local produce, arts & crafts and live music.
154 locals recommend
Matakana Village Farmers' Market
2 Matakana Valley RdThis market every Saturday (8am - 1pm) has lots of local produce, arts & crafts and live music.