Ōrewa Reserve
Also known as Ōrewa Recreation Reserve

226 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Ōrewa

About Ōrewa Reserve

Ōrewa Reserve - Barbecue and picnic table near the playground. Photo credit: M Loubser.

This stretch of reserve sits between the Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club to the north and the Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park to the south. It provides easy access to the popular Ōrewa Beach.

Access from the large car park off Hibiscus Coast Highway. Pedestrians can also access the reserve from the beach and along the 6km Ōrewa Beachfront Path.

A car park, playground, fitness equipment, barbecue, picnic tables and seating are inside the reserve. The nearest toilets are by the car park at the surf lifesaving club.

You need to know

Animals

Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.

Alcohol

Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. See Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.

Smokefree parks

Our parks are all smokefree.

Waste

Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

Outdoor fires

It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.

Dog walking at Ōrewa Reserve

Our tip

Always follow the rules shown on our website for where you can walk your dog, even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about dog access rules in Policy on dogs.

On the playground
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
Prohibited
All times
Near the playground
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On-leash
All times
Applies to areas near any playgrounds when in use. Check Rules for dogs in public places to learn more about your responsibilities.
On the basketball court
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Prohibited
All times
Near the basketball courts
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
On-leash
All times
Applies to areas near any basketball courts when in use. Check Rules for dogs in public places to learn more about your responsibilities.
Orewa Holiday Park grounds
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Prohibited
All times
Reserve area
Image of dog sign SummerSummer Off seasonOff season
On-leash
10am-5pm
Off-leash
5pm-10am
Off-leash
All times
This covers the grass areas between the holiday park and sand dunes
Summer rules apply from 1 December to 1 March.
Off season rules apply from 2 March to 30 November.
Car park and boat ramp
Image of dog sign All timesAll times
On-leash
All times

On the playground
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	Prohibited All times

Near the playground
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	On-leash All times

On the basketball court
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	Prohibited All times

Near the basketball courts
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	On-leash All times

Orewa Holiday Park grounds
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	Prohibited All times

Reserve area
Image of dog sign	SummerSummer	Off seasonOff season
	On-leash 10am-5pm
	Off-leash 5pm-10am	Off-leash All times

Car park and boat ramp
Image of dog sign	All timesAll times
	On-leash All times

Dog access rules for other public places

Visit Rules for dogs in public places to check the rules for walking your dog in other public places.

Visit Find a park or beach to check dog-walking rules for other parks and beaches.

Playgrounds at Ōrewa Reserve

Ōrewa Reserve - Wooden climbing frame with rope ladders and nets. Photo credit: M Loubser.

Plain wooden climbing frame with ladders leading to rope netting in the middle. Four-swing set nearby.

Playground safety rules and tips

Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:

Playgrounds are risky and designed to challenge – always supervise children.
Use play equipment as it is intended.
Playgrounds are for everyone – respect others, take turns.

Summer tips:

Playground surfaces get hot – check before using and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
Play when it’s cool and avoid the heat of the day.
Be sunsmart.

Age group

Suitable for:

Preschool
Junior
Senior

Type of play

Swinging
Climbing

Playground Surface

Bark

Shade

No shade, bring sunscreen and hat.

Facilities at Ōrewa Reserve

Picnic tables

Fitness equipment

Fitness equipment is inside the park.

Toilets

Toilets are located at the surf club and at the northern and southern ends of the park.

BBQ

Electric BBQ adjacent to the basketball court.

Bike track

Outdoor shower

Showers are by the toilets in the carpark and outside the northern toilets.

Boat ramp

Concrete boat ramps with access for cars are in the camp ground.

Ōrewa ReserveAlso known as Ōrewa Recreation Reserve

About Ōrewa Reserve

Ōrewa Reserve
Also known as Ōrewa Recreation Reserve