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 2.563.950 ₫ per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
2.563.950 ₫
2.948.543 ₫ total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (1,524 reviews)
Very attentive and courteous staff, well staffed and everything was spotless

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Rydges Auckland

Rydges Auckland

4.5 out of 5
59 Federal Street Cnr Kingston Street Auckland
The price is 2.557.392 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.557.392 ₫
2.941.001 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (1,010 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Rydges Auckland
InterContinental Auckland by IHG

InterContinental Auckland by IHG

5 out of 5
1 Queen Street Auckland
The price is 5.578.122 ₫ per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
5.578.122 ₫
6.414.840 ₫ total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Sky Tower and Auckland Ferry Terminal are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
Staff was very helpful. Allowed us to remain in our room until our cruise ship docked across the street from the hotel was available for boarding.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

InterContinental Auckland by IHG
SkyCity Hotel

SkyCity Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland
The price is 2.717.394 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
2.717.394 ₫
3.125.003 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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! (1,945 reviews)
We hadn’t been here for a while but I was most impressed with the check in/check out process which was just via a kiosk and easy to use. The room was very clean and big and it was a really great 1 night getaway!

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

SkyCity Hotel
Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG

Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG

4 out of 5
128 Albert St Auckland
The price is 2.557.393 ₫ per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
2.557.393 ₫
2.941.002 ₫ total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (1,010 reviews)
Room is clean ,staff are nice

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Auckland by IHG
Grand Millennium Auckland

Grand Millennium Auckland

5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive Auckland
The price is 2.980.273 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.980.273 ₫
3.427.314 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,660 reviews)
The room was clean. The amenities in the room were not well stocked. Under staffing at the reception desk and house keeping.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
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Other neighbourhoods around Long Bay

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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 featuring street scenes and cbd

Auckland Central Business District

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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