| a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and the tranquil orewa beach, this relaxed unpretentious motel is 4 km from hiking alice eaves scenic reserve. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include an outdoor hot tub and free parking. the 1- to 2-bedroom apartments add separate living rooms. cooked or continental breakfast is offered in-room for a fee. the low-key, wood-panelled studios have free wi-fi, kitchens, and living areas with sofabeds and tvs
Auckland Airport 1 hr
Whangaparaoa Peninsula (16 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway (14 min)
Outdoor recreation and cycling Orewa Beach Lookout (3 min) Estuary Arts Centre (12 min) Mahurangi Regional Park (23 min) Shakespear Regional Park (23 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. Wenderholm Regional Park (8 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (9 min)
Hot spring Auckland Adventure Park (9 min) Snowplanet (12 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. Destination Orewa Beach (4 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Long Bay Regional Park (23 min)
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites. Tiritiri Matangi Island (3 hr 43)
Lighthouse and birdwatching Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve (5 min) | 
