Long Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Our pick of the best Long Bay Hotel Deals

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 NZ$200 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$200
8 Mar - 9 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,598 reviews)
Excellent service, beautiful room, brilliant club lounge

Reviewed on 11 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 NZ$227 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$227
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (2,018 reviews)
Spotless room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

SkyCity Hotel
Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG

Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG

4 out of 5
128 Albert St Auckland
The price is NZ$233 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$233
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Quickish check-in. Nice Hotel and good location. Near to most city attractions. Roads in area can be a bit of nightmare. Room was spacious and good fittings. Didn't eat at Hotel...too many better places on the waterfront.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG
Rydges Auckland

Rydges Auckland

4.5 out of 5
59 Federal Street Cnr Kingston Street Auckland
The price is NZ$239 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$239
15 Mar - 16 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Rydges Auckland
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

4.5 out of 5
396 Queen Street Auckland Auckland
The price is NZ$249 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$249
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. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (812 reviews)
Very nice hotel in Auckland. The room was very clean and had some really awesome views of the Sky Tower via big floor to ceiling windows. The staff was very friendly. The hotel is in a convenient location within walking distance of tons of great places to eat. We parked in the nearby Civic Car Park ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
The Grand by SkyCity

The Grand by SkyCity

5 out of 5
90 Federal Street Auckland
The price is NZ$272 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$272
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,961 reviews)
Beautifully clean and tidy. Right below the Skytower which looked amazimng at night. Nice big bath to relax in after walking all day. Stay were so friendly and accommodating even getting me in to the room early. Restaurant staff were also great!

Reviewed on 10 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
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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 Mount Victoria 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 showing cbd and street scenes

Auckland Central Business District

4/5(4,890 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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