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West Auckland Beach Vacations are Diverse

Beach vacations in the west of Auckland are blessed with a spectacular variety of beaches. This region embodies everything that New Zealand is famous for. A huge selection of leisure activities set in spectacular scenic environment. Living up to its reputation a lot is happening on a small part of land.

Auckland Harbour Bridge and Waitemata Harbour at Dusk, New Zealand
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The skyline at Waitemata Harbour is decorated by some of Auckland's favourite sights. Eye catching are Harbour Bridge and Skytower.

Waitemata and Manukau Harbour are very tidal. With their calm sea condition they provide an ideal family playground. Conditions are ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and waterskiing with some awesome beach picnic spots .

New Zealand’s biggest city disperses in West Auckland into the Waitakere ranges and holds there a suburban appearance. Once you reached the west coast the fact astounds that central Auckland is as close as 30 to 50 driving minutes.


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The Tasman Sea serves the west coast. Captivating black sand beaches alternate with a rugged coastline to dissolve in native bush and rainforest. Shaping the stage for much-loved surfing vacation . Other activities like boogie boarding, blocarting, paragliding, beach horse back riding and rock fishing complement your beach vacations here.

For many of these pursuits it is favourable to choose one of the patrolled New Zealand surfing beaches. To make sure you will have memorable surfing New Zealand vacations know about local surf conditions.

Combine your holidays in Auckland with a hike to one of its secluded beaches. Much less frequented with much to surprise each has its unique character.

The incredible diversity of West Auckland encourages to more than a surfing holiday filled with water sports and beach fun. For some variation relax in the shade or go for a walk with breathtaking views.

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At West Auckland Beaches

The “Westies” as New Zealanders living in West Auckland call themselves are very proud of their beautiful beaches, native bush and rainforest. In a community effort they keep beaches and their environment natural, clean and safe. So that New Zealand vacations in West Auckland become a success for travellers, locals and wildlife.

Find on your beach vacations :

  1. Each West Auckland beach has its own characteristics. Often the distinction between garden and wilderness are streaming. Wild, untamed coastline surrounded by native bush and rainforest. Others are calmer embedded in a park like surrounding.
  2. Access ways to cross dunes on your way to the beach protect the dune’s fragile ecosystem. Healthy dunes protect the land from tides, waves and wind and the other way round the beaches.
  3. Clean well cared beaches with varying facilities depending on popularity. Facilities are from simple drop toilet to changing room and showers, patrolled beaches and equipment hire, surfing schools, shops and beach camping grounds.
  4. Often Picnic areas are nestled close to the car parks sometimes with barbecues to use at any time. Do you plan to enjoy a picnic with a larger group then prebook.
  5. Walking tracks around the beaches are carefully maintained to invite for pleasant hikes in varying difficulty. Short walks to look out points as well as extended coastal walks.
  6. On popular beaches signs inform about fishing and shell fish collection regulations. Aiming to conserve nature and share available resources to everyone’s enjoyment. The link can be found on New Zealand information page.

Dog owners come across the suggestion to keep their hairy companions on a leash or away from certain areas. The reason behind that are birds, penguins. Sometimes endangered bird species have their home or breeding area there. With your help they are around for some time longer.

In the interest of your dog, black sand beaches get quite hot and the dog’s paws burn easily during sun intensive day hours and months. So your four legged friend appreciates it not to go on the beach during this time.

One rule applies to all West Auckland Beach Vacations:


Take only memories. Leave nothing but footprints.
--Chief Seattle--



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Afterword on holidays in New Zealand

--Be sun smart!--

In New Zealand the sun is burning. The UV ray protecting ozone layer is damaged. This leaves a high sunburn risk and may result in future health impairment.

So do it the Kiwi way to get the most out of your beach vacations in New Zealand

"Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap!"

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Find out more about hiking vacations in the Waitakeres.

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Surfing vacation in Piha stands out with unspoiled nature and all the facilities for a great time with the whole family.


A surfing holiday on Muriwai Beach is set at Auckland's west coast. Prime picnic spots, beach camping, body boarding, golfing and more is surrounded by a natural unspoiled scenery.


New Zealand surfing in West Auckland is safest on patrolled beaches. Bethells with its distinct natural environment is well worth a visit.


Karekare is one of the must visit surfing locations on your West Auckland vacations. Its many qualities often amaze.


On Family Beach Vacations Beach Picnic Spots are high in demand in Auckland, New Zealand. It becomes even more valuable is there a BBQ to use.


Holidays in Auckland on a more secluded beach is for experienced surfers. For those who spent their New Zealand holidays surfing Auckland's west coast and know it's ever changing qualities.


For surfing New Zealand safely chose a patrolled beach like Muriwai, Piha, Karekare, and Bethells.


For the best beach vacations at Auckland's West Coast it is helpful to understand the sea with its currents and rips.


West Auckland holidays in New Zealand turn out better with some knowledge about skin care in this UV ray intensive environment.


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