Originally Posted by
doowrehsij
Hey guys,
I thought I would jump on this thread as a couple of you are from the hibiscus coast!
We're down in Milford/Tackypoo at the moment but I love the open space up in Orewa / Red Beach. I was dreaming of a younger warmer house, with a little more open space and Orewa seemed to fit the bill... we have got a little boy now (17 months) but couldn't really get a feel for there being many young families up there.
What are your thoughts on the area? (and again, sorry to deviate from the thread!)
We are very happy here. We enjoy the beach and outdoor life. We like the fact that we have really good beaches but are close enough to the City if we need it.
Red Beach is 5 minutes from Orewa so either areas are fine. We live next to the Golf Course in a heated newer style home. There are lots of new houses being built at Orewa, especially along Grand Drive. Also the Kensington Park development that went bust a year ago has now been brought and work will commence again. There are a number of Kindys, Playcentre, Music groups, Rhyme Time at the library, Mainly music and Orewa playgroup on a Monday (term time) so plenty for younger children. My younger child goes to Orewa Primary and the older one to Orewa College, we are pleased with both schools. Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.
Thanks
Kerry