Location & Activities

Gulf Retreat is in walking distance to     Maraetai Beach with its beautiful white sand swimming beach,cafes and restaurants, as well as  rugged Omana Beach and Omana Reserve with Cliff Walk and bbq areas.   

Shops and takeaways are around the corner.

It is also located in short driving distance to Formosa Golf Club, Pine Harbour Marina with "Pepperjacks" restaurant and "Jolly Roger" pub, as well as coastal walking and biking treks,such as Duder's Regional Park and Whitford Forest. 

Save 2 - 3 days for your stay in Maraetai Beach at our comfortable Gulf Retreat to wind down, before you leave for home.There is so much to see and do:

Auckland is only a 25-30min ferry ride away (leaves at Pine Harbour Marina/carparking provided):browse the shops on Quay Street and/or take the Explorer bus to experience all the attractions of your choice. Another ferry takes you from Queens Wharf to stunning Waiheke Island with its historic battlegrounds,beaches and famous vineyards.

Do all your  shopping for quality souvenirs and New Zealand made products in Clevedon, which is also reknown for its Chocolate Shop and  Clevedon Cafe.             

More attractions for day trips:

• Hunua Falls
• Clevedon Oyster Farm with outdoor tasting area,
• Clevedon Farmers Market with hot and cold food and pony rides,
• lots of vineyards with wine tasting
• Miranda Hotpools.

Or let us organize a day out on the sea fishing, and we will prepare your "catch of the day" for dinner.