Photo: Auckland Beaches

This beach at Mission Bay is just one of the many spectacular beaches that run along the coastline of Auckland, New Zealand.

Sandy beaches make up the coastline of Auckland, New Zealand and this one is situated just outside of the city at Mission Bay. Many locals and tourists come to Mission Bay yearly as it is found to be one of the prettiest beaches around the Auckland area with miles of sand stretching across the coastline.

Aqua colored water lines the beach as the sand extends deep under the surface making it ideal for swimming. Children can be seen building sand castles, running through the waves or playing in the spectacular playground behind the tree line.

Many people come to Mission Bay in Auckland to soak up the rays, for a family picnic or simply to relax after a tough day at the office. After a day of seeing how people from Auckland enjoy the beaches as they take part in the water activities like kayaking, sailing and canoeing, cross the road in Mission Bay and join in the excitement of the pub, bar and restaurant life. ... continue below the picture...

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Auckland, New Zealand has a vast number of quality beaches that are within a close range and many more that are within an hours driving distance from the city. Many of the beaches are lined with sand, so if you find that Mission Bay is too busy for your liking, travel a short distance and you will be sure to find many smaller secluded beaches.

Summer months in Auckland seem like one big beach but that is what many tourists come to New Zealand, as they have heard spectacular things about the beaches.

Beach at Mission Bay, Auckland, East Coast, North Island, New Zealand.