Entertainment & Activities
Offers unique insight into sheep farming in New Zealand with its twice daily, interactive shows. They also have a small zoo with farm animals and a small museum about wool production.
7 locals recommend
SheepWorld (near Warkworth) station
Offers unique insight into sheep farming in New Zealand with its twice daily, interactive shows. They also have a small zoo with farm animals and a small museum about wool production.
Thermal pools, waterslides and a spa. Action for the kids and/or pampering for the grown-ups. Open 365 days a year.
37 locals recommend
Waiwera Thermal Resort
21 Waiwera RdThermal pools, waterslides and a spa. Action for the kids and/or pampering for the grown-ups. Open 365 days a year.
Snowplanet
91 Small RdOnly indoor snow resort of New Zealand.
Indoor pool with a 25m lane pool and a kids pool, squash courts and a fully equipped gym.
17 locals recommend
Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre
159 Brightside RdIndoor pool with a 25m lane pool and a kids pool, squash courts and a fully equipped gym.
Megazone
91 Small RoadIndoor Laser Tag
14 Link Crescent
14 Link Crescent12 lane bowling alley
HOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link CresMovie theatre
Food Scene
Probably the best ribs in the country, if not the entire Southern Hemisphere! Booking is essential.
15 locals recommend
Jambalaya Eatery
49 Rawhiti RdProbably the best ribs in the country, if not the entire Southern Hemisphere! Booking is essential.
Manly Takeaways
62 Rawhiti RdTakeaway: fish and chips, burgers, crumbed chicken fillets (try on a salad) and more
HELL Pizza
637 Whangaparaoa RdBest pizzas around
Great Thai restaurant, dine in or take out, BYOW and fully licensed
19 locals recommend
Maison Thai Restaurant
54 Rawhiti RoadGreat Thai restaurant, dine in or take out, BYOW and fully licensed
Sushi Gallery
15 Karepiro DrThe sushi is prepared fresh all day long and also has a few other meals on the menu
Homa Kebab Cafe
15 Karepiro DriveThey take a bit long to make the meals, but at least you know it's fresh
Subway Orewa
1 Tamariki AveQuick and easy feed
Subway
74 Taharoto RdQuick and easy feed
A La Turca
49A Rawhiti RdKebabs and more, very delicious, even though they are a bit slow
Masala Indian Restaurant
195 Brightside RdGreat staff, good meals
Shopping
Closest shopping centre, including supermarket, banks, department store, food court, hairdresser
20 locals recommend
Kiwi Car Wash
719 Whangaparaoa RdClosest shopping centre, including supermarket, banks, department store, food court, hairdresser
Rawhiti Road
Rawhiti RoadConvenience store, bottle stores, other boutique shops, restaurants, cafes
Silverdale Centre
Shopping centre including supermarket, department store, cafes
Essentials
Surgery, open Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm and Saturday from 8am to 12pm. Also have radiology.
6 locals recommend
Manly Medical Centre
58 Rawhiti RdSurgery, open Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm and Saturday from 8am to 12pm. Also have radiology.
The Doctors Red Beach
42 Red Beach RdA&E clinic, open 8 am to 8 pm every day.
North Shore Hospital
Nearest hospital with A&E department
Manly Pricecutter
53 Rawhiti RdConvenience store, more expensive than supermarkets, but in walking distance
PAK'nSAVE
20 Hibiscus Coast HwyLeast expensive supermarket on the coast
584 Whangaparaoa Rd
Supermarket
Sirikaya Thai Massage
9 Tamariki AveGreat to get some pampering
Siam Thai Luxury Health Massage and Spa
707 Whangaparaoa RdAnother good place for some pampering
Parks & Nature
The Esplanade
The EsplanadeGreat swimming beach with sandy shores (and not a lot of people)
Matakatia Parade
Matakatia ParadeTidal beach with small pebble shores, safe swimming
13 Hardley Ave
Sheltered swimming beach with sandy shores
Little Manly is not much of a swimming beach, but great to climb over the rocks and maybe do a spot of fishing of the rocks.
872 Whangaparaoa Rd
Little Manly is not much of a swimming beach, but great to climb over the rocks and maybe do a spot of fishing of the rocks.
275 Hibiscus Coast Hwy
Great surfing beach with a 3 km sandy shore
Ngapara Street
Ngapara StreetSmall surfing beach
Muriwai Beach
458 Motutara RdBlack sand beach, gannet colony at the southern end, mind the rips
New Zealand's famous black sand beach, great surfing, but be mindful of the rips
229 locals recommend
Piha
New Zealand's famous black sand beach, great surfing, but be mindful of the rips
Open bird sanctuary with walking tracks, mountain bike trails, swimming beach, picnic spots and more
126 locals recommend
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdOpen bird sanctuary with walking tracks, mountain bike trails, swimming beach, picnic spots and more
It is a great location for chilling out on a beach and going for a short walk. You can also visit the Couldrey House Homestead, which will take you back in time.
55 locals recommend
Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdIt is a great location for chilling out on a beach and going for a short walk. You can also visit the Couldrey House Homestead, which will take you back in time.
The beaches are great for swimming and surfing and you can also enjoy scuba diving and kayaking. Anchor Bay is a marine reserve. The sanctuary also has a number of great walking tracks.
11 locals recommend
Tawharanui Open Sanctuary
Takatu RoadThe beaches are great for swimming and surfing and you can also enjoy scuba diving and kayaking. Anchor Bay is a marine reserve. The sanctuary also has a number of great walking tracks.
Bird sanctuary home to some of New Zealand's most endangered birds and provides a unique opportunity to see them close up in their natural habitat including Takahe, once believed extinct.
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Bird sanctuary home to some of New Zealand's most endangered birds and provides a unique opportunity to see them close up in their natural habitat including Takahe, once believed extinct.
Goat Island is home to a marine reserve and a popular spot for snorkelling and diving. If you don’t want to get wet, go on a trip with the glass bottom boat.
58 locals recommend
Goat Island
Goat Island is home to a marine reserve and a popular spot for snorkelling and diving. If you don’t want to get wet, go on a trip with the glass bottom boat.
One of the largest islands in the Hauraki Gulf. It can be reached via ferry from Sandspit. Offers plenty of walking tracks, a visit of the Mansion house, the copper mines, snorkelling and diving.
33 locals recommend
Kawau Island
One of the largest islands in the Hauraki Gulf. It can be reached via ferry from Sandspit. Offers plenty of walking tracks, a visit of the Mansion house, the copper mines, snorkelling and diving.
Sightseeing
Bustling holiday resort with lots of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. It also has an art gallery right at the beginning of the township and a small theatre near the council offices.
Orewa (Auckland) station
Bustling holiday resort with lots of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. It also has an art gallery right at the beginning of the township and a small theatre near the council offices.
Pperfect spot for some indulgence at the Puhoi Cheese Factory or the Puhoi Cottage Tea Rooms. Another popular activity is kayaking the Puhoi River.
22 locals recommend
Puhoi
Pperfect spot for some indulgence at the Puhoi Cheese Factory or the Puhoi Cottage Tea Rooms. Another popular activity is kayaking the Puhoi River.
Small New Zealand township with a great feel; the Honey Centre and the Warkworth Museum provide some spots of interest
Warkworth (Auckland) station
Small New Zealand township with a great feel; the Honey Centre and the Warkworth Museum provide some spots of interest
Popular activities in Helensville include Parakai hot springs, skydiving, scenic flights, Kaipara harbour cruises, horse riding, visiting the art gallery, A&P show on the last Saturday of February
Helensville
Popular activities in Helensville include Parakai hot springs, skydiving, scenic flights, Kaipara harbour cruises, horse riding, visiting the art gallery, A&P show on the last Saturday of February
Leigh
Fishing charters, Leigh Sawmill Café and Octopus Café for dining out
Drinks & Nightlife
Fully equipped bar, great meals, often live music and show sport events on the big screens
15 locals recommend
JAC's Trading
6 Main StFully equipped bar, great meals, often live music and show sport events on the big screens
Manly Bar & Grill
49 Rawhiti RdWatering hole in walking distance