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 2.494.576 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.494.576 ₫
2.868.762 ₫ 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! (1,627 reviews)
Gorgeous hotel, friendly staff, and a very pretty room. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 27 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 3.160.248 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
3.160.248 ₫
3.634.285 ₫ 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! (2,010 reviews)
Large, clean room with good facilities. Handy location near to CBD - about 10 min walk to downtown. Most meal and bar outlets are not in main building but across a small adjoining lane way which wasn't explained and I didn't discover until breakfast. So dinner was somewhere else. Overall, good value ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

SkyCity Hotel
Grand Millennium Auckland

Grand Millennium Auckland

5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive Auckland
The price is 3.560.872 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
3.560.872 ₫
4.095.003 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,695 reviews)
The room was clean and spacious. The bed was super comfortable. And the washroom was large with a tub and separate shower. The restaurant was great and there was a coffee bar in the lobby. Very convenient. I would stay here again.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
Rydges Auckland

Rydges Auckland

4.5 out of 5
59 Federal Street Cnr Kingston Street Auckland
The price is 2.896.720 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.896.720 ₫
3.331.228 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,004 reviews)
The rooms are old/dated with insufficient lighting & paper-thin doors. I think that the cleaning staff do as well as they can with their horribly noisy, ancient carts. The air exchange vent was disgusting. The elevators are on their last leg/cable. Lastly, the staff at the "bar" & hostess for the ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Rydges Auckland
Horizon by SkyCity

Horizon by SkyCity

5 out of 5
85-93 Hobson Street, Auckland Auckland
The price is 3.305.945 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
3.305.945 ₫
3.801.837 ₫ 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! (762 reviews)
Good experience, clean room, helpful staff.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Horizon by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity

The Grand by SkyCity

5 out of 5
90 Federal Street Auckland
The price is 3.992.301 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.992.301 ₫
4.591.146 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,983 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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