| this relaxed hostel is a 1-minute walk from the closest bus stop, a 5-minute walk from orewa beach and 7 km from wenderholm regional park. upgraded rooms have en suite facilities and tvs. some quarters feature bunk beds. amenities include a fully equipped guest kitchen, and sitting areas in the courtyard, as well as a lounge with reading material and games. set around a courtyard, the basic dorms and private rooms provide wi-fi, bathrooms are shared. it's 8 km from the snowplanet indoor ski center. parking and laundry facilities are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Auckland Airport 58 min
Whangaparaoa Peninsula (17 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf Mahurangi Regional Park (21 min) Brick Bay Wines (30 min)
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail. Long Bay Regional Park (24 min)
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites. Snowplanet (12 min)
Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities. Couldrey House & Garden (7 min) Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (7 min)
Hot spring Shakespear Regional Park (23 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway (4 min)
Outdoor recreation and cycling Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve (14 min) Estuary Arts Centre (4 min) Tiritiri Matangi Island (3 hr 53)
Lighthouse and birdwatching Wenderholm Regional Park (6 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Destination Orewa Beach (7 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. | 
