Guidebook for Whangaparaoa
Food Scene
The boulevard in Orewa has quite a few cafe's which are nice to sit outside and watch the world go by.
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Orewa
The boulevard in Orewa has quite a few cafe's which are nice to sit outside and watch the world go by.
Coast - Bites & Brews
342 Hibiscus Coast HwyThe Good Home
570 Whangaparaoa RdJAC's Trading
6 Main StHibiscus Coast Community RSA
43a Vipond RdThai Windows Restaurant and Takeaways
747 Whangaparaoa RdThai'd Up
180 Hibiscus Coast HwyShip and Anchor Restaurant and Bar
2 Bakehouse LnMaison Thai Restaurant
54 Rawhiti RoadMaison Thai Restaurant
54 Rawhiti RoadParks & Nature
There is a hike to the top with a really lovely view.
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I-Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdThere is a hike to the top with a really lovely view.
Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdLovely for a picnic.
Waiwera Thermal Resort is sheltered by the native bush and hills of the Waiwera valley. The perfect place to unwind and relax in our naturally hot thermal pools or try out our water slides! Waiwera has a variety of indoor and outdoor pools with varying temperatures and depths. Most notably we have a Movie pool and water slides. Our height limit for the slides is 1.2m tall.
Monday - Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Public Holidays
10:00am - 7:00pm
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Waiwera
Waiwera Thermal Resort is sheltered by the native bush and hills of the Waiwera valley. The perfect place to unwind and relax in our naturally hot thermal pools or try out our water slides! Waiwera has a variety of indoor and outdoor pools with varying temperatures and depths. Most notably we have a Movie pool and water slides. Our height limit for the slides is 1.2m tall.
Monday - Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Public Holidays
10:00am - 7:00pm
Goat Island is a marine reserve, about an hour north. It is sign posted just after Warkworth. Is great to go snorkeling or take a ride on the glass bottom boat. It's free if you have your own gear, but gear can be hired if you don't.
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Goat Island
Goat Island is a marine reserve, about an hour north. It is sign posted just after Warkworth. Is great to go snorkeling or take a ride on the glass bottom boat. It's free if you have your own gear, but gear can be hired if you don't.
Take the ferry from Gulf Harbour to Tiritiri for a days adventure.
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Tiritiri Matangi Island
Take the ferry from Gulf Harbour to Tiritiri for a days adventure.
Honey Centre has New Zealand's largest display of live bees, a great range of honeys for tasting, educational tours and a fantastic café. There is a huge range of honey, and honey-related skincare products available to buy too
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Honey Centre Warkworth
7 Perry RdHoney Centre has New Zealand's largest display of live bees, a great range of honeys for tasting, educational tours and a fantastic café. There is a huge range of honey, and honey-related skincare products available to buy too
Go to the jetty near the Ferry and see the fish and stingrays.
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Gulf Harbour
Go to the jetty near the Ferry and see the fish and stingrays.
Entertainment & Activities
Hire a canoe from Puhoi down the river on the outgoing tide or up the river on the incoming tide.
They offer a safe leisurely un-guided paddle along the Puhoi River which meanders 8km from
the Bohemian village of Puhoi through to the scenic Wenderholm Regional Park.
They supply superior kayaks, buoyancy aids, paddling instruction, local river knowledge, maps and a courtesy coach from Wenderholm to Puhoi. They have kayaks or canoes to suit the whole family and cater to almost all ages and fitness levels.
Puhoi River Kayak Trips operate daily:
1 September – 30 June except Christmas Day
Wenderholm Beach Kayak Hire operate:
DAILY from 26 December – 12 January
WEEKENDS January/February
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PUHOI RIVER CANOE HIRE
84 Puhoi RdHire a canoe from Puhoi down the river on the outgoing tide or up the river on the incoming tide.
They offer a safe leisurely un-guided paddle along the Puhoi River which meanders 8km from
the Bohemian village of Puhoi through to the scenic Wenderholm Regional Park.
They supply superior kayaks, buoyancy aids, paddling instruction, local river knowledge, maps and a courtesy coach from Wenderholm to Puhoi. They have kayaks or canoes to suit the whole family and cater to almost all ages and fitness levels.
Puhoi River Kayak Trips operate daily:
1 September – 30 June except Christmas Day
Wenderholm Beach Kayak Hire operate:
DAILY from 26 December – 12 January
WEEKENDS January/February
New Zealand’s first and only all-year indoor snow resort.
At Snowplanet you can ski, snowboard, tube, toboggan, and dine at our world class facility.
Our slope is 200m long and includes a terrain park with jumps & rails plus a ski line and beginner’s area. There are activities and equipment available for everyone from the first timer to the professional, and everyone in between. We have a fantastic alpine themed restaurant and bar with food and drink options to cater to whatever needs you may have.
OPENING HOURS
OFF SEASON
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 10pm
Friday: 10am – Midnight
Saturday: 9am – 10pm
Sunday: 9am – 10pm
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I-Snowplanet
91 Small RdNew Zealand’s first and only all-year indoor snow resort.
At Snowplanet you can ski, snowboard, tube, toboggan, and dine at our world class facility.
Our slope is 200m long and includes a terrain park with jumps & rails plus a ski line and beginner’s area. There are activities and equipment available for everyone from the first timer to the professional, and everyone in between. We have a fantastic alpine themed restaurant and bar with food and drink options to cater to whatever needs you may have.
OPENING HOURS
OFF SEASON
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 10pm
Friday: 10am – Midnight
Saturday: 9am – 10pm
Sunday: 9am – 10pm
ere at Silverdale Adventure Park there really is something for everyone! We are all about creating a fun magical day out for families, with over 10 rides ranging from moderate thrill to extreme fun, even granny will want to join in! You can try mew things, learn new skills and most importantly laugh! With no entry and spectator fee you are welcome to come and enjoy all of the excitement and breath taking views
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am
Cosmic Playzone: Open 10am - 5pm
All Other Rides: Open 11am - 5pm
Ticket Office: Closes at 4pm
Note: We will be Open 7 Day's during school holiday's
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Auckland Adventure Park
2104 E Coast Rdere at Silverdale Adventure Park there really is something for everyone! We are all about creating a fun magical day out for families, with over 10 rides ranging from moderate thrill to extreme fun, even granny will want to join in! You can try mew things, learn new skills and most importantly laugh! With no entry and spectator fee you are welcome to come and enjoy all of the excitement and breath taking views
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am
Cosmic Playzone: Open 10am - 5pm
All Other Rides: Open 11am - 5pm
Ticket Office: Closes at 4pm
Note: We will be Open 7 Day's during school holiday's
Tenpin Bowling
14 Link CresHOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link CresArts & Culture
Estuary Arts Centre
214 Hibiscus Coast HwyShopping
On Saturday mornings there is a market which is very popular.
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Matakana
On Saturday mornings there is a market which is very popular.
Drinks & Nightlife
Northern Union Gastro Pub
23 Wainui Rd