| room service is available. parking is available. bright, relaxed studios and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments feature wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes or kitchens; most include whirlpool baths and living rooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set near the beach, this laid-back motel is 7 km from wenderholm regional park and 8 km from snowplanet, an indoor winter sports facility. upgraded quarters add private courtyards and beach views
Auckland Airport 58 min
Tiritiri Matangi Island (3 hr 55)
Lighthouse and birdwatching 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) Wenderholm Regional Park (6 min)
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches. Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa (7 min)
Hot spring Mahurangi Regional Park (21 min) Shakespear Regional Park (24 min)
Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals. Estuary Arts Centre (4 min) Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve (11 min) Destination Orewa Beach (9 min)
Low-key beach with dining, popular for wind surfing, paddle boarding & other water & sand sports. Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway (4 min)
Outdoor recreation and cycling Whangaparaoa Peninsula (17 min)
Marina, beach, park, and golf | 
