Suggestions for Beach near Auckland

Gabriela N. • July 25, 2015Amazing place! Peacefull and pretty. Makes you wanna dive in it.

Paula M. • April 11, 2014The best beach I have ever known. It's seen me fall on the rocks as a kid, get engaged, walk & run it, even let my dog pee on it, and it's never complained. A Good beach worth keeping.

Lewy J. • December 4, 2015Fantastic quiet bay next to mission bay but very little shade on the sand

Xavier V. • October 4, 2014Nice beach with a great view, and not as crowded as Mission Bay.

Kath R. • February 6, 2019Beautiful clear water to swim in.

Nick • January 26, 2014Grab fush and chups from the local shop and hang. A great suburban beach!

Steven H. • February 2, 2013Some of the biggest waves I have ever seen in New Zealand. Very nice beach.

Dan G. • November 12, 2010You're on a beach... Get your fucking tan on!

Clare C. • August 21, 2016Lovely beach and beautiful sand

Manthana M. • January 20, 2011Nice beach to chill out and sit under puhutukawa?

Darren D. • April 16, 2017The Taumanu Reserve to Bamfield Place section of the Waikowhai Coastal Boardwalk is now open and is the first stage of a 10km pathway on Manukau Harbour's northern coastline.

Pauline B. • June 23, 2016It's my local beach and I love it. Great swimming great cafe great vibe.

Andrew S. • January 2, 2013Perfect for young families. A safe flat beach, easy waves for the kids, good rock and sand pools when the tide is out, relatively sheltered. The playground is a nice bonus too.

Mimi • March 3, 2016A lot of benches to just sit and relax and enjoy the atmosphere and the view of the wharf. There are also individual chair booth kinda things, try and spot them!

Nicola L. • February 25, 2012Great park for the kids, Maori themed and a disabled swing

Gabriela N. • November 17, 2017Great place for a picnic or just enjoying the beach. Also is great for boating and sailing ⛵️

Andrew S. • June 7, 2016If it's your first time here: park on Minnehaha Ave and walk to the left to find the secret beach, then keep going until you find the stone throne.

Charlotte C. • October 26, 2013Beautiful beach, safe swimming, lots of parking.

Joanna • January 23, 2016Amazing sunsets. Good beach for a swim as it's in the bay - the water is warm and calm.

Gabriela N. • November 21, 2016Best of park, track, nature and beach!

Xavier V. • September 2, 2014This place is pretty good for a date. Specially on an afternoon midweek, when it's empty.

Gabriela N. • June 26, 2020Wonderful beach, perfect for surfing (kids love the surf school there) and the shops at the beach front are just perfect!

Lizzy G. • October 13, 2013lovely beach, gorgeous houses, nice calm bit of ocean, friendly locals

Darren D. • January 7, 2017Nice beach but has a big tidal range so check the Manukau Harbour tide tables and come around high tide.

Bryan S. • January 11, 2014Very safe family beach.

Kiran D. • November 16, 2010a beautiful summers day by the bays

Gabriela N. • June 5, 2019Cozy and pretty beach

David R. • November 20, 2021Lovely beach for a walk

Joanna • August 24, 2014Nice small beach with afternoon sun