Why Hibiscus Coast Naturists exists, and where we're headed.
The Hibiscus Coast — stretching from Silverdale north through Orewa, Whangaparaoa, and beyond — is one of the most naturally beautiful stretches of coastline in the Auckland region. With its beaches, pohutukawa-lined bays, and relaxed community feel, it has long attracted people who value the outdoors, connection, and a life lived a little closer to nature.
It is also home to a quiet but genuine community of naturists: people who appreciate the freedom and simplicity that comes from spending time in natural settings without the constraints of clothing. For years, though, these people largely remained unknown to one another — neighbours in lifestyle, strangers in practice.
Our founder has been an avid naturist for many years, actively involved in Freebeaches New Zealand, Hauraki Naturally, and a range of community events celebrating body freedom and the outdoors across the region. Over time, it became clear that the Hibiscus Coast had a significant number of naturists living in the area — people who shared the same values but had no real way of finding each other or doing things together.
The natural first step was to look for an existing group. Our founder reached out to the then-active Hibiscus Coast Naturist Club with the intention of joining and getting involved. However, it became apparent that the club had quietly dissolved, and there was no longer a clear path to membership or participation. An organised naturist community on the Hibiscus Coast, it seemed, no longer existed.
Rather than accept that gap, the decision was made to do something about it.
The Hibiscus Coast deserves a naturist community, a genuine group of like-minded people who can connect, share experiences, organise events, and grow the naturist movement in this part of New Zealand.
The vision was simple: create a platform that makes it easy for Hibiscus Coast naturists to find each other, build relationships, and participate in the kind of relaxed, welcoming events that naturism at its best is all about — swimming, hiking, shared meals, and time spent enjoying the remarkable natural environment on our doorstep.
Being already involved in Freebeaches and Hauraki Naturally meant our founder was well aware of how many naturists were in the area — and how much they wanted exactly this kind of connection. What was missing was the structure to bring them together.
The first project was NaturistLinks.org — a wider New Zealand naturist resource and directory, built to make naturism more visible, more connected, and more welcoming across the country. NaturistLinks acts as a hub: gathering groups, events, beaches, and resources in one place, and helping naturists find each other regardless of where they live.
From that foundation, Hibiscus Coast Naturists was created as the first regional group under the NaturistLinks umbrella. Rather than building a completely separate website from scratch, it made sense to launch this group as part of the NaturistLinks platform — using the infrastructure already in place to hit the ground running, while keeping the focus firmly on the local community.
This is where we are now: a group in its early days, building something from the ground up, with a clear sense of purpose and a community ready to grow.
We are not trying to recreate the past. The old club model had its place, but what the Hibiscus Coast needs now is something more organic — a community rather than an institution.
Our aim is to:
We believe naturism is good for people. It builds body confidence, reduces anxiety, fosters authentic connection, and deepens the relationship between people and the natural world. The Hibiscus Coast — with its beaches, forests, and outdoors culture — is exactly the right place for this kind of community to thrive.
If you are a naturist living on the Hibiscus Coast, or someone genuinely curious about naturism and open to exploring it in a welcoming environment, we would love to hear from you.
Membership is by invitation — reach out via the contact form and introduce yourself. There is no pressure, no commitment required at first contact, and no judgement. Just a friendly conversation and, when you're ready, a warm welcome into the group.
This is your community too.