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Beaches & Islands
Omana Beach
With gorgeous views of Waiheke Island to the north and
Rangitoto Island to the north-west, Omana Beach has great
swimming, walking tracks through mangrove swamps via a
series of boardwalks and great tidal pool viewing. There is
also a Maori pa (fortified village) site on the bluff.
Facilities include barbecues and toilets. Camping is
permitted at the park all year round.
West Coast
The dark sand of the West Coast beaches presents a stark
contrast to the white sand and softer tides of the East
Coast. The outrageous waves and untempered landscape of the
West Coast beaches are favored by surfers and wilderness
walkers. The West Coast beaches are best reached by private
vehicles or by one of the tour services available.
Muriwai
Muriwai is the longest of Auckland's west coast beaches (50
kilometers) which caters to various beach activities such as
swimming, surfing, birdwatching and trekking. Visitors can
observe the specimen of pillow lava erupted from underwater
volcanoes at the cliffs behind Maori Bay. Camping can be
arranged at the Muriwai Beach Motor Camp behind the sand
dunes where many camping facilities are provided.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
The Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park consists of 47 islands, some
accessible to the public by ferry or light aircraft and are
good for swimming or boating. Some other islands are
reserved for habitation of the indigenous plants and
animals. Their harbors are often frequented by yachts in
summer.
Waiheke Island
The magnificent golden sand beaches and picturesque coves
help form the feature of Waiheke Island that is loved and
well-visited by Aucklanders and travelers. There are several
beaches around the island, each exhibiting a different
characteristic. The Oneroa beach is lined up with the main
center's cafés and craft shops, while the island's only pub
overlooks the sweeping sands of Onetangi Beach. Towards the
far end of the island, the windswept beaches of Orapui, Man
o' War Bay and Cowes Bay offer a dramatic coastal scenery.
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