Mission Bay Beach

Ice cream on the sand, Rangitoto across the water

Hours: Beach open at all times
Tickets: Free
Address: On Tamaki Drive, east of the city along the waterfront

This is the harbour beach Aucklanders head to most. Cafes and restaurants line the road behind the sand, and Rangitoto's cone fills the view across the water. In summer it fills with swimmers and picnickers, and at dusk with people out for a stroll.