Top rated Beaches in North Shore, New Zealand to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Beaches in North Shore

Experience the best that North Shore has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 16 places from Beach category.

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Takapuna Beach

Beach

👍👍 Takapuna Beach in Auckland is a true gem! The golden sands, crystal-clear waters, and stunning views of Rangitoto Island create an idyllic coastal paradise. Whether you're looking to relax under the sun, take a refreshing dip, or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shore, Takapuna Beach offers it all...

4.70 (277 reviews) (~0.42 km from centre)

St Heliers Beach

Beach

👍👍 Grab a coffee and walk down to the beach (St Heliers Home Cookery is great, cakes are superb but it gets busy in the morning). Plenty others. Walk on the boardwalk and chill. Not too busy as many visitors stop at Mission. Moretons is good for a beer and you can sit outside and look over the sea. Sup...

4.70 (186 reviews) (~9.7 km from centre)

Kohimarama Beach

Beach

This laid-back beach features a waterfront walkway, viewing benches & open space for recreation.

4.70 (138 reviews) (~8.89 km from centre)

St Leonards Bay

Beach

👍👍 Beautiful spot for a dog walk!

4.70 (138 reviews) (~1.53 km from centre)

Milford Beach

Beach

👍👍 Awesome beach, always neat and we'll kept 👏✅

4.70 (137 reviews) (~2.56 km from centre)

Mairangi Bay Beach

Beach

👍 A great beach for a quick swim. Not the nicest beach in the shore that’s why 4 stars. Sand is not soft nor tidy. This got a nice coastal walkway. But I would pick long bay over this anytime. Ok for a quick visit if you are nearby. Not worth the visit if you are not a local.

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~6.13 km from centre)

Mission bay Auckland

Beach

Vibrant beach featuring swimming, picnicking, sunbathing, sports games & a range of nearby eateries.

4.60 (653 reviews) (~7.95 km from centre)

Narrow Neck Beach

Beach

👍 This is one of our favourite beaches to come to. Came here for New year's, brought the family here the tide was in, the water was nice to swim in, the sun was out and it was hot. The cafe was open had a coffee afterwards. Its was a great day to start the new year off.

4.60 (522 reviews) (~3.41 km from centre)

Campbells Bay Beach

Beach

👍👍 Cool little spot for little kiddos and primary school kids right next to beach and toilets. Were putting up a sun shade while I was there. Big grass area for kids to kick a ball

4.60 (380 reviews) (~5.12 km from centre)

Takapuna Beach

Beach

👍👍 🅿️ There are numerous roadside parking lots nearby, but on holidays, they tend to get crowded, making it a bit challenging to find a parking spot! At the entrance, we noticed many customers and thought we would have to wait a long time for a table. However, it turned out that most of them were orde...

4.60 (102 reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)

Point Chevalier Beach

Beach

Major beach offering swimming & water borne activities. There is a boat launch available.

4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~9.66 km from centre)

Devonport Beach

Beach

Quaint public beach offering a wharf, walking path & benches, plus a grassy area & kids' playground.

4.50 (738 reviews) (~4.94 km from centre)

Ladies Bay Beach

Beach

👍👍 Beautiful and somewhat hidden clothing-optional beach.

4.40 (55 reviews) (~9.75 km from centre)

Okahu Bay Beach

Beach

This modest, sandy beach on a bay features public toilets & a nearby park with a playground.

4.40 (43 reviews) (~7.51 km from centre)

Hamilton Rd Beach

Beach

👍 A (relatively) hidden slice of peaceful beach just north of Ponsonby. The beach itself was very muddy and laden with seaweed but that gave it a certain charm. My wife braved the sludge to dip her toes in the water! The beach is walkable from north Ponsonby although it's not the most elegant route -...

4.30 (143 reviews) (~6.46 km from centre)

Sentinel Rd Beach

Beach

😠 This use to be a lovely, clean beach around 15 years ago, now its heavily eroded, dirty and the selfish have squeezed in another boat house in this already cramped space. I would rate it 2/10 nowadays. Better beaches elsewhere in Auckland

4.20 (125 reviews) (~6.63 km from centre)

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Top rated Beaches in North Shore, New Zealand