Auckland has about 28 different beaches within its borders and over 100 beaches within an hours drive from the city, making relaxation at the beach a popular leisure activity undertaken in the city. Experiencing pleasant temperatures and having perfectly clean and pristine shores and sparkling blue waters, these hot spots give you and your whole family a free ticket to fulfilled fun all day long! The best part is it is always around the corner within convenient access.
The Auckland beaches have plenty of exploring activities lined up for you that include swimming, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, windsurfing and so much more. The waters have an interesting collection of aquatic life and just the right amount of waves making all of these activities an exciting adventure. Scuba Diving is also popular in Auckland. Whether you are a marine lover or simply want to catch your very own lobsters and other species, you can get it all by scuba diving in the Auckland beaches.
With plenty of places renting out equipment and plenty of schools offering tips for safe diving, scuba diving is indeed a pleasurable activity to undertake. For those of you craving for an adrenaline rush surf on the magnificent west Coast and you will not be disappointed. The waves crashing from the Tasman Sea makes this one of the best surfing spots in the whole country. Most beaches also have plenty of picnic and barbeque sites, parking space and toilets and if you are worried about safety, be rest assured that there are a number of lifeguards patrolling the shores. Experience Long Bay Takapuna or Mareitai on a summer’s afternoon or hop in a ferry to Devonport and unwind on any family’s favorite Cheltenham Beach or simply enjoy one of the beaches along the Tamaki Drive in the East Coast.
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