Beaches and Coastlines
Auckland’s coastline spans the rugged black-sand surf beaches of the west, such as Piha and Muriwai, and the sheltered white-sand bays of the east and Hauraki Gulf. This selection includes the expansive dunes of Te Henga, the family-friendly waters of Mission Bay and Long Bay, and remote stretches on Great Barrier Island. Key features include the gannet colony at Muriwai, the historic maritime atmosphere of Devonport, and the protected marine environments of Tawharanui and Waiheke Island.
A South Piha Beach
Piha is a coastal settlement in West Auckland, on the western coast of the Auckland Region in New Zealand.
B Muriwai Beach
Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand.
C Mission Bay Beach
Mission Bay is a seaside suburb of Auckland city, on the North Island of New Zealand.
D Bethells Beach
Te Henga, or Bethells Beach, is a coastal community in West Auckland, New Zealand.
E Long Bay Beach
A kilometer long sandy beach with trees which provide much needed shade. The water is safe and shallow, therefore optimal for children.
F Devonport
Devonport is a harbourside suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on the North Shore, at the southern end of the Devonport Peninsula…
G Kaipara Harbour
Kaipara Harbour is a large enclosed harbour estuary complex on the north western side of the North Island of New Zealand.
H Māngere Inlet
Mangere Inlet is an arm of the Manukau Harbour, the southwestern of the two harbours of Auckland, New Zealand and itself an arm of the…
I Onetangi Beach
A 1.87-kilometer stretch of white sand on the northern coast of Waiheke Island, known for its annual beach horse races and views of the Hauraki Gulf.
Omaha Beach
A white-sand spit near Matakana featuring a safe swimming environment and a sanctuary for the endangered New Zealand dotterel.
Gooseberry Flat Beach
A sheltered, sandy bay located in Tryphena on Great Barrier Island, featuring calm waters and proximity to local amenities.
Pah Beach
A calm swimming beach in Tryphena, Great Barrier Island, named after the historic Maori pa site located on the adjacent headland.
Overton's Beach
A secluded beach located on the western side of Great Barrier Island near Port Fitzroy.
Man o' War Bay
Located on the eastern end of Waiheke Island, this bay is home to a beachfront vineyard and was historically a source of kauri timber for the Royal Navy.
Bush's Beach
A quiet, rocky and sandy beach located near Okupu on the western coast of Great Barrier Island.
Kaitoke Beach
The longest beach on Great Barrier Island, featuring white sand and surf, located near the start of the Kaitoke Hot Springs track.
Anchor Bay Beach
Set within the Tawharanui Regional Park, this white-sand beach is part of an open sanctuary for native wildlife and offers consistent surfing conditions.
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