An independent, New Zealand owned, brewery it is run by a small team and located in a paddock just outside of Omaha. The raw, rural landscape has a bearing on everything they do, and the people are resourceful, creative and hardworking. The Smoko Room is the place inside the Sawmill Brewery for food, drink and…
Omaha Beach SLSC was first established in 1988 and we are located on Frazer Reserve, Omaha Beach, about 45 minutes north of Auckland. The club’s primary purpose is to prevent drowning and injury through lifeguard services and education. We are a dynamic, non-profit organisation comprised of highly trained volunteers and supporters who are passionate about water safety, the beach…
Omaha has an outstanding bowling club adjacent to the Golf club on Omaha Drive. The all-weather surface and welcoming club atmosphere offer memberships at very reasonable prices. For more information, visit the club’s website or Facebook. You can also contact Neil Ludlam (027 2235146 or [email protected]).
This beautiful links course offers a challenge for professional and amateur golfers alike. Sitting on a sand base and flanked by ocean, estuary and forest, the course is kept in immaculate condition by Greenkeeper Corey Wilcox. And after the game you can enjoy good food and drinks on the balcony of the clubhouse and debate…
There are some great local spots in Omaha and surrounds. The bar is popular, and easy to spot other surfers when the surf is cranking, and Daniels Reef in Leigh is also popular. Tawharanui also offers plenty of good spots – just a short drive away, or if you are really fit, a decent paddle!…
The sand spit reserve at the northern end of Omaha beach is home to a variety of shorebirds and is an important nesting area for the endangered New Zealand dotterels and variable oystercatchers. Other birds that roost there at high tide waiting to feed on the rich mudflats of the Whangateau harbour include banded dotterels,…
Located near the Southern end, the Quarry can be accessed off Mangatawhiri Drive. Car parks are available. This project is now in its 4th year and we have seen some amazing progress. Over 3000 plants have been planted in the area, and will eventually form a native planting corridor running from the Taniko Forest all…
One of the “7 wonders of the Rodney World”! This world-class facility is a fantastic asset to the local community. If you are yet to experience the Matakana Cinema, head on into Matakana and give it a go. The Vintry wine bar is adjacent and you can grab a glass of a local wine and…
Slip into that Saturday morning feeling at the Matakana Village Farmers’ Market – a true foodie’s heaven with a focus on fresh, sustainable and local artisan goods. From award-winning coffee to mouth-watering brunch dishes, there’s plenty to sample and savour. Relax by the riverside to live local music, while the kids explore the rustic treehouse…
Omaha has an enviable network of paths and tracks that all loop the suburb back to the beach. From exploring the estuary, or the inner suburb, the walking tracks also connect with the cycleway out of town to point wells, and for the really adventurous, all the way to Matakana (8km one way, including a…