Low Tide Route only:
From the Puhoi River boat ramp at Wenderholm Regional Park, follow the sealed carpark road south-east for 200m to the Park's Information Board. Here, a map of the Park is displayed. Walk through the grounds of the historic Couldrey House to join the Perimeter Track (clockwise over the headland is the most picturesque and has great views). Exit it by the Waiwera Bridge on the Hibiscus Coast Highway. Cross the bridge & head down Waiwera Road to the beach.  Arrange your walk so that you reach here about half an hour before low tide.
At low tide, it is an easy walk and rock hop around rocks and beaches to Hatfields Beach. At the southern end of the beach, take the public walkway steps up to Ocean View Rd & follow the walkway signs south via footpaths back out to the HBC Highway.
Just over the hill to the south is Lookout Point and the most fantastic view down Orewa Beach – a great sight no matter what the weather. (Note: it is possible to continue around the rocks from Hatfields to Orewa at low tide but you’d miss the view).

Continue down the hill & walk through Arundel Reserve to Orewa Beach. About 1.5 km south is the Orewa Beach Shopping Centre. (Orewa Beach is approx 3 km long in total).

For more information on Wenderholm Regional Park, see www.arc.govt.nz or contact the Auckland Regional Council on Tel: 09 366-2000.