Close to the City

St Heliers

Perfect for families this picturesque beach is safe for swimming and sea kayaking. Shops and eateries are just a short stroll a way.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 11.7km

Devonport

Just a 12 minute ferry ride from the Downtown Ferry Terminal in central Auckland, Devonport is a great place to spend the day. Enjoy the vibrant village with excellent cafes and boutique shopping as well as the pristine sand beaches.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 14.4km

Takapuna

Located just 10 minutes from the Auckland CBD, Takapuna has a lot to offer. Another safe Auckland beach makes it a great place families and there is plenty to keep everyone entertained.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 9.8km

White Sand Beaches

Pohutukawa Coast

Located an hours drive north of Auckland the Pohutakawa Coast has stunning white-sand beaches, close to regional parks and family friendly activities. Safe swimming and spectacular views.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 41.8km

Maretai Beach

Beautiful white-sand beaches, close to regional parks and family friendly activities. Safe swimming and spectacular views.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 43.8km

Omana Beach

Beautiful white-sand beaches, close to regional parks and family friendly activities. Safe swimming and spectacular views.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 42.6km

Black Sand Beaches

Muriwai Beach

Muriwai Beach is one of Auckland’s well known black-sand beaches located about an hours drive from Central Auckland. With dramatic clifftop platforms and gannet colonies overlooking the Tasman Sea, Murawai Beach is a great place for walk.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 41.3km

Piha

Piha is one of New Zealand’s most popular surfing beaches and another famous black-sand beaches. Spend the day strolling through the small township known for its thriving artistic community.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 40.5km

Te Henga / Bethells Beach

Te Henga (Bethells Beach) is one of the more sheltered beaches on the west coast which makes it a great place to swim. Prefer to stay dry while surfing? Massive sand dunes at nearby Lake Wainamu are the answer.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 35.6km

Karekare Beach

Just south of Piha, Karekare Beach is adored by photographers and film makers alike, you may recognise this beach from famous films such as The Piano. Dramatic landscapes, beautiful Karakare falls will make for a great day out.

– Distance from Auckland CBD: 37.6km

For more information on visiting and how to get to these beaches, visit aucklandnz.com