Just a short drive north of Auckland city, the Hibiscus Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, relaxed atmosphere and vibrant community. 

The mix of coastal lifestyle with modern urban conveniences attracts many holiday makers and a broad variety of local residents including retirees, families and professionals. It’s a great destination for swimming, surfing and paddle boarding, and scenic parks and walking tracks are plentiful, from the paved Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway to the bush walks and paddocks of Shakespeare Regional Park. Or simply drive around and be blown away by the breath-taking views that seem to appear around every corner. 

With ongoing development and investment, the Hibiscus Coast continues to grow while maintaining its laid-back charm. 

Housing options include everything from the best of New Zealand’s architecturally designed coastal homes to well-established suburbs and brand new developments. 

The restaurant and café scene has blossomed over the past few years with an exceptional and diverse hospitality hub in Orewa and excellent restaurants and cafes now on offer throughout Millwater, Silverdale, Milldale, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa Township, Manly and Gulf Harbour. 

Entertainment venues include cinemas, escape rooms, Auckland Adventure Park, Megazone and Snowplanet, with regular markets, events and festivals adding to the rich fabric of the community and bringing locals together.

The opening of Silverdale Mall, the arrival of several big-name retail chains and many high quality local boutique stores and businesses have also expanded and enlivened the local shopping scene and provided additional employment opportunities. 

A diverse range of sports and activities are also on offer on the Coast, with well-established clubs and gyms covering codes such as rugby, football, athletics, tennis, squash, badminton, hockey, dance, cheerleading, martial arts, surf lifesaving and swimming to name a few. Interest in the arts is also well catered for with local facilities including the Estuary Arts Centre, Centrestage Theatre, local dance and theatre schools, pottery studios, music schools and more. 
Commutable to Auckland’s CBD and with easy access to the many delights of the north, it’s not surprising that the Hibiscus Coast is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing communities.