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 grassand 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.

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.

Long Bay Regional Park

This park has safe swimming, picnic areas and a playground.

TOP TIP: Just two minutes by car from Long Bay Beach, Long Bay Village offers a compact collection of gentrified dining options and a small but tidy retail plaza.

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.

Walking along the coast near Milford © Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

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