New Zealand Beach Vacations

West Auckland Beaches Are Diverse

Beach vacations in the west of Auckland offers 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.

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

Waitemata Harbour and Manukau Harbour are very tidal. With their calm sea condition they fit the profile of an ideal family beach. Favourite beach activities are: swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and waterskiing, and picnicking on some awesome beach picnic spots.

New Zealand's biggest city disperses in West Auckland into the Waitakere Ranges and transmits a suburban appearance. Once you reached the west coast the fact astounds that Central Auckland is as close as 30 to 50 driving minutes.

The Tasman Sea sweeps 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 body boarding, skim-boarding, blow-carting, 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, go for a walk with breathtaking views, or take part in an extreme activity featured at GoDo .

Water activity lovers should check out the tour offers by GoDo . They commonly start out from your accommodation Auckland. Independent travellers who like to do activities in their own terms might appreciate a budget car rental Auckland to check out all of the surrounding beaches while enjoying in the evening Auckland's busy cultural and night life.

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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.

What can you expect on 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 often stabilized by spinifex grass 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 and accessibility. 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 pre-book at the site of the Auckland Regional Council.
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. Some even give insights to the region's timber milling history.
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.

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Dog owners

come across the suggestion to keep their hairy companions on a leash or away from certain areas. The reason behind that are native birds and penguins. Sometimes endangered bird species have their home or breeding area directly above the high tide area like this breeding variable oystercatcher at Whatipu beach. 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 beach vacations

for holidays in New Zealand

--Be sun smart!--

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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!"