Castaways Resort is a cliff top resort overlooking Karioitahi Beach.

Castaways Resort

The resort is located at 685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku. Approximately 45 minutes drive from Auckland Airport.

My flatmates and I had lunch at the Agave Restaurant, which is open 7 days from 9.30am till late for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

For lunch I had the Southern Fried Chicken Wrap, a Louisiana style crispy chicken, sundried tomato tortilla with frijole, corn kernels, cos lettuce, tomato salsa, served with guacamole, sour cream and rocket. Sandip had the Beer Battered Fish n Chips served with chunky fries, a light salad, tartare sauce and fresh cut lemon. Yana had the Cajun Chicken Gourmet Burger with bacon, aioli, lettuce and tomato, served with chunky fries.

Southern Fried Chicken Wrap

Beer Battered Fish n Chips

Cajun Chicken Gourmet Burger

For dessert I had Apple and Rhubarb Crumble, a ginger and oat crumble topping served with plum ice cream. Sandip had Honey and Lemon Crème Brulee with vanilla bean ice cream and pistachio biscotti. Yana had the Castaways’ Chocolate Brownie served with Manuka honey ice cream & spiced berry compote.

To drink I had Clifftop Passion, a cocktail made with 42 Below passionfruit vodka, passionfruit pulp, Cointreau, apple juice, lime and soda. Sandip and Yana had each a mocktail – a Blushing Sunset and Kiwi Mango Delight.

Apple and Rhubarb Crumble

Honey and Lemon Crème Brulee

Castaways’ Chocolate Brownie

While we were only there for lunch and to admire the views, the resort also has the Bersanti Day Spa for pampering and they offer adventure activities including archery, blokarting, clay target shooting, kayaking, volleyball, and 4 wheel drive tours.

Accommodation wise they have ocean front studios, chalets and glam camping options.

Karioitahi Beach