Long Bay Regional Park is a popular destination and offers a sweeping expanse of sand surrounded by the Hauraki Gulf and adjoining marine reserve. As well as the beach there are bush and coastal walks, sea kayaking, the historic Vaughan homestead, a restaurant and kiosk, barbecue and picnic sites and children's park and play area (See our parks below for more details.)
The beach has excellent swimming, with toilets and changing rooms nearby. It is exposed to easterlies so check the weather forecast. Bookings are advised for the barbecue and picnic sites and can be made by calling Auckland Regional Council’s Parksline on the number below.
This is extremely popular in summer - the car park can be heaving with people but with good reason. The children's playground and miniature train rides, are excellent
Wenderholm is a beautiful park for all seasons and an easy 40 mins from Auckland so a perfect day trip. Take a picnic or barbecue, enjoy swimming, walking, biking or
Just 40 minutes from central Auckland, Omana Regional Park is the ideal place to enjoy a family day out. There is a safe swimming beach, rock pools to explore, pet
This very popular beach close to Devonport has lovely sand and is safe for children to swim. The Pohutukawa trees provide shade and there are some great picnic and
If you're after great views of the Hauraki Gulf and some safe swimming on white-sand beaches, then Milford beach is the place to go. The nearby Milford Park and Reserve
Cornwallis is a great place to take the kids for a day out. The swimming is safe here, and there are a number of excellent walks through the native bush. There are
Shakespear is right on the tip of the peninsular and has views stretching from Auckland city to the Hauraki Gulf and outlying islands. You can see a wonderful range of
