Best Beaches in Auckland


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Muriwai Beach

Best Beaches in Auckland

Muriwai Beach is one of the great beaches in the Auckland region. Situated on the wild and untamed West Coast of Auckland, the large flat and black sandy beach is an impr... Read More

Karekare Beach

Best Beaches in Auckland

Karekare Beach gained wider attention with its starring role in the 1993 film The Piano. The secluded black sandy beach is situated on the west coast of Auckland, 35 kilo... Read More

Tawharanui Regional Park

Best Beaches in Auckland

80 minutes drive north of the city, Tāwharanui Regional Park is a 588 hectare park featuring rolling green pastures, wetlands and one of Auckland's best beaches.......... Read More

St Heliers Bay

Best Beaches in Auckland

St Heliers Bay is just a few minutes drive from Mission Bay. The upmarket suburb has a number of quality restaurants and cafes that take advantage of the seaside setting.... Read More

Orewa Beach

Best Beaches in Auckland

Orewa is a popular beach resort 40 kilometres north of Auckland. The impressive sandy beach is three kilometres long and a favourite with families, kite surfers and a gre... Read More

Piha Beach

Best Beaches in Auckland

Piha is Auckland' s most famous beach. Situated on Auckland's west coast , this wild and untamed black sandy beach is a favourite with surfers and tourists captivated by ... Read More

Mission Bay Beach

Best Beaches in Auckland

Mission Bay is a popular seaside suburb of Auckland with the beach a focal point of activity. The stretch of golden sand enjoys prominent views of Rangitoto Island.......... Read More

Narrow Neck Beach

Best Beaches in Auckland

Situated within walking distance of the pretty seaside town of Devonport, Narrow Neck Beach is lovely stretch of golden sand with wonderful views of Rangitoto Island........ Read More

Oneroa Beach

Best Beaches in Auckland

The town of Oneroa also offers stunning views of the white sandy beach below and on clear days views of the Coromandel Peninsula in the far distance.......... Read More

Long Bay Regional Park

Best Beaches in Auckland

Long Bay Regional Park is situated adjacent to the 970 hectare Okura Marine Reserve on Auckland's North Shore.......... Read More

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