Orewa Beach

Visitors can use cars or bikes to travel in and around Orewa. Online sites like Orewa car or MyCarYourRentals offer good deals on car rentals. Bikes are preferred in Orewa. BikeMe Orewa and Saint Cycle Orewa are well-known sites for bikes as well as bicycle rentals. Apart from that, those who live close to Orewa Beach would find a lot of places within walkable distances.

Picnic
This 3-kilometre long beach is just perfect for visitors to have a picnic, swim, build sandcastles or simply pack a lunch and relax on the beach.

Paddle Boat Surfing
SUP’(Stand Up Paddle Boats) offers a wide range of equipment for paddle-boating throughout Orewa. For beginners or newcomers, trial lessons are also available.

Swimming
There is no limit to how long visitors can swim on this beach. In fact, many times, there are swimming activities that take place on Orewa Beach and visitors are more than welcome.  

Cycling along the Beach- Visitors can hire bikes from BikeMe at rates that start from $10 and can ride along the coastline.

Walking Tours
Held by locals at Orewa, visitors can either join them or simply walk on the 3-kilometre beach.

Horse Riding
Another activity here is horse riding on the beach. Visitors can visit the official website and hire a horse.

Shop
Gecko Gifts, Take 2 Recycle Boutique, Flowers by Joanne, Chic Shoes and Things, Underground Skate and Surf, Silverdale Center and Animal Natural Health.

Kayaking, Fishing, Windsurfing and Kitesurfing are also popular activities that are common on Orewa Beach. Visitors can simply check it online on the official website or enrol when they get there.

Join the Orewa Surf Club

• Playground by the beach is a great place for families to indulge in some fun as well as exercise! The playground located next to Orewa Beach.

• Waiwera: A drive just a few kilometres North from Orewa has a geothermal pool. Also, visitors can stop on the way and get an overhead view of the entire Orewa Beach.  

• Birdlife: Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve is just the perfect place for wildlife lovers.

• Apart from these, Wenderholm regional park, Estuary Arts, Saturday morning farmers market and Silverdale Pioneer Village are a few popular destinations around Orewa Beach.

• Ice cream joints are a big thing here. There are endless ice cream stalls on and around the beach. Children mostly go gaga over a few places such as The Scoop, Faridas, YOKO and Casa Del Gelato Orewa, that are in proximity to the Orewa Beach. However, many unnamed stalls are also placed on the beach.

• Coast Bites and Brews is known for Deep Creek Beers.

• Charlie Coco’s would be great for juices, smoothies, shakes and snacks.

• Kotare Bistro offers a range of seafood by the beach at Surf Club

• Bakehouse Lane Bakery is one of the most famous bakeries in town.

Even though Orewa Beach is one of the safest beaches in Auckland, visitors should still look out for their safety. Here is a list of things to look out for:

• Make sure you explore the sea only if you know how to swim.

• Always swim between the flags on the beach.

• Make sure you are aware of the hazards on the beach

• It is also recommended to read the Travel Advice and Advisories.

• January, February and June are the most crowded months at Orewa. Hence, hotel prices may shoot up during these months. April is the least crowded month at Orewa and visitors may get good hotel deals during this month.