Hot pools - natural hot springs. Waiwera - 30 minutes walk or 5 minutes drive, spa, slides and private pools.
Parakai - 30 minutes drive large outdoors and indoor pool available.

Sandy Beaches
Hatfields Beach - Our local beach with boat launching ramp, safe swimming and good fishing. Only two minutes walk from the Lodge.
Orewa Beach - Not only a beautiful sandy beach but also very close to a variety of shops, cafes,and restaurants.
Red Beach, Omaha, Parkiri - Some of the many others all with safe swimming, fishing or boating options.

Regional Parks
Wenderholm Park - A beautiful historic park surrounded in majestic Pohutukawa trees, with sandy beach and boat launching ramp and start of river kayak trip to Puhoi pub. Walking tracks through native bush. Beautiful view over the Hauraki Gulf and its many islands.
Shakespear park. - 365 Ha of coastal farm park at the tip of Whagaparaoa Peninsula. Sheltered bays for safe swimming. Fine walks across open pastures along scenic cliff tops, or through bush remnants.
Tawharanui. - 588ha open farmed pastures, long white sandy beaches, extensive views of the Hauraki Gulf, maori pa sites and marine reserve.

Islands
Kawau - A island steeped in history with the old Governor mansion, copper mine and beautiful walks.
Tiritiri Matangi - An unique open sanctuary where some of New Zealand's rarest bird life can be observed in their natural surroundings.

Marine reserves
Goat Island - Great snorkeling or diving feed schools of friendly Scnapper or Blue Mao Maos. Or try the glass bottom boat.
Tawharanui - Great snorkeling or diving, with large picnicing area and beach.

Puhoi Village
A short drive north of Hatfields is the Historical country village of Puhoi with old Church, Museum, Store and famous Pub. A great location for lunch and refreshments either at the pub or farm cottage. Just up the road from Puhoi village is the Puhoi Cheese factory with a great selection of meals and cheeses for sale.

Orewa township - A range of shops, cafes and restaurants, which can supply all your needs.

Warkworth - Country township, close to satellite station, Honey farm and gateway to Sandspit (ferry to Kawai Island) and Leigh (Goat Island marine reserve). 

Whangaporoa Peninsula - This peninsula is home to Whangaporoa township and a number of beautiful beaches, also the gulf harbour marina and award winning international golf course.