Long Bay Travel Guide

Auckland

Long Bay certainly lives up to its name. This seaside reserve includes a kilometre-long sandy beach that gentle slopes down to the waters of a coastal marine reserve.
Long Bay certainly lives up to its name. This seaside reserve includes a kilometre-long sandy beach that gentle slopes down to the waters of a coastal marine reserve.
Long Bay is located at the northern end of the East Coast Bays on Auckland's North Shore.
Flanked by green hillsides and trees, Long Bay's stunning stretch of golden sand offers fun and relaxation for the whole family. Spread a blanket for a picnic, or spread out in the sun. It's safe for swimming and with plenty of room to throw a ball, fly a kite, or build a mega sandcastle the children will love it too.

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Long Bay Beach - The coastline is occupied by the Long Bay Regional Park, and the shoreline is in Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve, which opened in 1995. The beach is sandy and swimming is safe. It offers forest walks and scenic cliffs. This beach has low tide water. Smaller beaches to the north, accessible except at high tide, are used by nudists.

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Top hotels in Long Bay

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland
The price is ฿2,954 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,954
฿3,397 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,630 reviews)
Everything was excellent

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
SkyCity Hotel

SkyCity Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland
The price is ฿4,194 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,194
฿4,823 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 11 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,025 reviews)
Clean rooms and great location in the cbd.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

SkyCity Hotel
Grand Millennium Auckland

Grand Millennium Auckland

5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive Auckland
The price is ฿4,899 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿4,899
฿5,634 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,709 reviews)
There was constant thumping on floor above from 4pm until 10pm on the day of arrival. The aircon and bathroom vents/fan didn’t work at all, regardless of position of switching and with the door card installed in the reader at the entry door of the room. I had to pay a $50 fee to get my vehicle from ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
Rydges Auckland

Rydges Auckland

4.5 out of 5
59 Federal Street Cnr Kingston Street Auckland
The price is ฿3,420 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,420
฿3,933 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Rydges Auckland
Horizon by SkyCity

Horizon by SkyCity

5 out of 5
85-93 Hobson Street, Auckland Auckland
The price is ฿4,167 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,167
฿4,793 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (759 reviews)
Room and staff were great. The buffet breakfast was good although the bread and pastries were rather dry as if they were unwrapped too early.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Horizon by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity

The Grand by SkyCity

5 out of 5
90 Federal Street Auckland
The price is ฿5,246 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿5,246
฿6,033 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,981 reviews)
Clean room and location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Grand by SkyCity
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Other neighbourhoods around Long Bay

Pohutukawa blooms at Albany Lakes Reserve. Auckland.

Albany

Unique features of Albany include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by North Harbour Stadium or Westfield Albany Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

Albany
A stunning Beach in New Zealand 🇳🇿 👍🏻

Takapuna

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Takapuna. A stop by Bruce Mason Centre or Takapuna Beach might round out your trip.

Takapuna
Devonport which includes street scenes

Devonport

Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Devonport. Make a stop by Cheltenham Beach or Devonport Chocolates while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Devonport
Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

Viaduct Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

Viaduct Harbour
Auckland CBD featuring street scenes and cbd

Auckland Central Business District

4/5(215 area reviews)

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Queen Street Shopping District and High Street, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Auckland Central Business District
Ponsonby featuring shopping and signage

Ponsonby

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Ponsonby


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