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East Coast Bays Must-Do's
Milford Beach - This is a good, clean beach that is safe for swimming and family friendly. The sand banks onto a gorgeous stretch of grass and when the ice cream van rolls up, there’s no better place to be.
Browns Bay - This compact yet lively seaside town has it all. The large, sweeping beach backs onto a string of decent places to eat and the main road jostles with a tidy collection of cafés and shops. The playground will be a hit for the littlies.
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Mairangi Bay - Idyllic for a swim, is rarely overcrowded. On weekends, the beach is patrolled by the Surf Life Saving Club. You can also walk to other nearby beaches using connecting walkways.
Campbells to Murrays Bay Path - Connecting the beaches at Campbells Bay and Murrays Bay (via Mairangi Bay) this is a rewarding 5km walk utilising staircases, coastal rock and boardwalks. Allow an hour each way.
Torbay - This seaside suburb instantly pleases. You simply cannot dislike the seaside joviality and family oriented community. Less than a kilometre from both Waiake Beach and Winstones Cove, Torbay is also by Long Bay Regional Park where there is safe swimming, picnic areas and a playground.
Ōkura Marine Reserve - Here you’ll enjoy an attractive coastal habitat combining sandy beaches, rocky reefs, estuarine mudflats and mangroves. The birdlife is impressive, the walks are beautiful and all sorts of activities are encouraged, from swimming and snorkelling to scuba diving and sailing.
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