Best places: Beaches in Ōrākei, New Zealand

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

👍👍 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...

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

👍👍 Some of the reviews here made me laugh. Giving a beach a one star rating because it doesn't have toilets or you can't find a carpark? Seriously? Go to the mall and stop insulting nature. Yep, it's a steep hike, not much parking and no amenities. That's exactly why it's an utterly charming place (alo...

👍👍 Beautiful and somewhat hidden clothing-optional beach.

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