Nancy’s guidebook
Food scene
Puff is our favorite cafe in Orewa. It is the place where the locals go. Its a little hard to find, tucked away in a little alley the lane behind Countdown (Unit H2, 17 Cammish Lane, Orewa, Auckland). It is only a tiny place but has the best coffee a good range of fresh food both sweet and savory. Be in quick to get their famous Puff filled with vanilla cream. The attention to detail is great and staff are amazing.
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Puff Cafe
Puff is our favorite cafe in Orewa. It is the place where the locals go. Its a little hard to find, tucked away in a little alley the lane behind Countdown (Unit H2, 17 Cammish Lane, Orewa, Auckland). It is only a tiny place but has the best coffee a good range of fresh food both sweet and savory. Be in quick to get their famous Puff filled with vanilla cream. The attention to detail is great and staff are amazing.
Dear Coasties is a very popular cafe and offers a wide range of snacks and meals. Its situated at 9 Bakehouse Lane Orewa and a great place to meet friends. Its dog friendly. It can get a bit noisy inside so we try to get in the outside covered area. Staff are friendly and the service is good.
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Dear Coasties
9 Bakehouse LnDear Coasties is a very popular cafe and offers a wide range of snacks and meals. Its situated at 9 Bakehouse Lane Orewa and a great place to meet friends. Its dog friendly. It can get a bit noisy inside so we try to get in the outside covered area. Staff are friendly and the service is good.
Coast - Bites and Brews 342 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa. Its not our favorite place to eat but its a great place to go on a sunny day to enjoy a local brew and the ocean view. Try to get on the deck for the best experience.
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Coast - Bites & Brews
342 Hibiscus Coast HwyCoast - Bites and Brews 342 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa. Its not our favorite place to eat but its a great place to go on a sunny day to enjoy a local brew and the ocean view. Try to get on the deck for the best experience.
Downbeat has live Jazz and other entertainment so is a great place to spend a few hours. Decor is great. Ring to see what entertainment is on at the time of your stay.
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DOWNBEAT Cafe & Bar & Restaurant
326 Hibiscus Coast HwyDownbeat has live Jazz and other entertainment so is a great place to spend a few hours. Decor is great. Ring to see what entertainment is on at the time of your stay.
Dad’s Pies is a local Red Beach success story. It began in a pint-sized pie and ice-cream shop at Red Beach in 1981. It now sends their award winning pies all over the world. Pick up some pies (different ones to suit everyone's taste) and eat while watching the Ever Changing Views.
Dad's Pies
57 Forge RdDad’s Pies is a local Red Beach success story. It began in a pint-sized pie and ice-cream shop at Red Beach in 1981. It now sends their award winning pies all over the world. Pick up some pies (different ones to suit everyone's taste) and eat while watching the Ever Changing Views.
Neighbourhoods
Orewa Estuary is a five minute walk from Changing Views. Turn left down the drive and take the Amarino walkway to the water. You can take a twenty minute walk into Orewa township (crossing the estuary at low tide) or continue around the walkway - walking or by bike. It is a 6 km walk there and back from Changing Views to the end of Orewa Beach and back. Red Beach is down the road to the right, tuning left into Walton street that leads to the beach. Sit on the Red Beach Surf club Deck and watch out for Dolphins. Friday nights is Club night and offers meals. Its very busy and a good place to mix with the locals. Walk along the beach and collect the Red shells that gives Red Beach its name.
The local Red Beach Shops include a four square, takeaway and bakery and a medical center and pharmacy.
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Red Beach
Orewa Estuary is a five minute walk from Changing Views. Turn left down the drive and take the Amarino walkway to the water. You can take a twenty minute walk into Orewa township (crossing the estuary at low tide) or continue around the walkway - walking or by bike. It is a 6 km walk there and back from Changing Views to the end of Orewa Beach and back. Red Beach is down the road to the right, tuning left into Walton street that leads to the beach. Sit on the Red Beach Surf club Deck and watch out for Dolphins. Friday nights is Club night and offers meals. Its very busy and a good place to mix with the locals. Walk along the beach and collect the Red shells that gives Red Beach its name.
The local Red Beach Shops include a four square, takeaway and bakery and a medical center and pharmacy.
Orewa township is the hub of the area filled with a variety of cafes and small shops. Its a lovely walk into the township, have a coffee and walk back. A five minute drive will get you to New World or Countdown the local supermarkets where you can stock up with the necessary's.
Watch our what is happening at Centerstage theatre. It offers a wide range of plays, musical theatre and dinner shows. They are very good value and a great night out. Check for information 09-426 7282.
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Orewa
Orewa township is the hub of the area filled with a variety of cafes and small shops. Its a lovely walk into the township, have a coffee and walk back. A five minute drive will get you to New World or Countdown the local supermarkets where you can stock up with the necessary's.
Watch our what is happening at Centerstage theatre. It offers a wide range of plays, musical theatre and dinner shows. They are very good value and a great night out. Check for information 09-426 7282.
Silverdale offers a small shopping center that includes a variety of shops, Cafes, The Warehouse and Farmers. You can get all you need here. There is also Bunnings, Plant Barn a Pak'N'Save. Pop into the old part of Silverdale where you feel a step back in time. I
Visit the historic Pioneer Village. Contact 09 426 8272 or
Email: pioneervillage1968@gmail.com
for opening times.
The old SIlverdale town center has a market every Saturday which is well worth a visit.
Silverdale
Silverdale offers a small shopping center that includes a variety of shops, Cafes, The Warehouse and Farmers. You can get all you need here. There is also Bunnings, Plant Barn a Pak'N'Save. Pop into the old part of Silverdale where you feel a step back in time. I
Visit the historic Pioneer Village. Contact 09 426 8272 or
Email: pioneervillage1968@gmail.com
for opening times.
The old SIlverdale town center has a market every Saturday which is well worth a visit.
Take a drive and discover the many beaches along the Whangaparao Peninsula. Little Manly is a place for a bite to eat and has a little township. Or take a picnic and stop at the beach that invites you. At the end of the Peninsula is Shakespeare Bay. This is a beautiful Regional park that offers many walks through bush and leads to to a trig point over looking amazing views.
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Whangaparaoa
Take a drive and discover the many beaches along the Whangaparao Peninsula. Little Manly is a place for a bite to eat and has a little township. Or take a picnic and stop at the beach that invites you. At the end of the Peninsula is Shakespeare Bay. This is a beautiful Regional park that offers many walks through bush and leads to to a trig point over looking amazing views.
Take a day trip to the Warkworth, Matakana and Omaha area.
Drive up early and watch the sun rise over Omaha beach. Pop in to the Matakan township - if its Saturday they have a great market from 8 am until 11. It has live entertainment and fresh produce. Back track to Morris and James Pottery and take a free tour through the factory at 11 am. It will be very difficult to leave without buying a piece to take home. On the way back to Warkworth, discover the many beaches, early settlements and marine reserve. This area offers a variety of winery's. Definitely place to explore.
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Matakana
Take a day trip to the Warkworth, Matakana and Omaha area.
Drive up early and watch the sun rise over Omaha beach. Pop in to the Matakan township - if its Saturday they have a great market from 8 am until 11. It has live entertainment and fresh produce. Back track to Morris and James Pottery and take a free tour through the factory at 11 am. It will be very difficult to leave without buying a piece to take home. On the way back to Warkworth, discover the many beaches, early settlements and marine reserve. This area offers a variety of winery's. Definitely place to explore.