Photo of Murrays Bay Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Murrays Bay Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Murrays Bay Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Murrays Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Murrays Bay Beach and the settlement

Photo of Murrays Bay Beach surrounded by mountains

7.9

Very good

Murrays Bay Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Murrays Bay Beach?

There are 208 places to stay in the Murrays Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Murrays Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4758230&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Castor Bay Homestay</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2259556&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beach Side B & B</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7753859&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Elements of Castor Bay</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2401744&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Close to beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8223454&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Murray’s Bay Seaview Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9600663&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">family friendly 3BR flat - 3min walk to the beach - self contained</a></li></ul>

Mairangi Bay, New Zealand

#33 out of 86 in Auckland

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Paremoremo • 9.7 km

Map of beach

Park Murrays Bay Beach

50m

Park Browns Bay Beach Reserve

2km

Park Centennial Park

2km

Park Sherwood Reserve

2.2km

Park Kennedy Park

2.8km

Park Long Bay Regional Park

4.7km

Park Kell Park

5.4km

Park Wainoni Park

7.8km

Park Shepherds Park

8.4km

Market Takapuna Beach Sunday Market

6km

Market Coatesville Market

10km

Tourist Attraction Takapuna Beach

6.3km

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About

Murrays Bay Beach is located on the South Pacific Ocean and it is in the 33th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Murrays Bay Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Castor Bay Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Murrays Bay Beach is located in Auckland within Paremoremo, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the North island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

5.5 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Paremoremo • 9.7 km

Map of beach

Park Murrays Bay Beach

50m

Park Browns Bay Beach Reserve

2km

Park Centennial Park

2km

Park Sherwood Reserve

2.2km

Park Kennedy Park

2.8km

Park Long Bay Regional Park

4.7km

Park Kell Park

5.4km

Park Wainoni Park

7.8km

Park Shepherds Park

8.4km

Market Takapuna Beach Sunday Market

6km

Market Coatesville Market

10km

Tourist Attraction Takapuna Beach

6.3km

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Located at nearest locality

Paremoremo • 9.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

What to do in Murrays Bay Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Murrays Bay Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Murrays Bay Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

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Mairangi Bay Beach Mairangi Bay Beach

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Rothesay Bay Beach Rothesay Bay Beach

7.7 Very good

1.7km 23 min walk

Campbells Bay Beach Campbells Bay Beach

7.4 Good

2.1km

Browns Bay Beach Browns Bay Beach

7.8 Very good

2.8km

Kennedy Park Beach Kennedy Park Beach

7.3 Good

3.3km

Castor Bay Beach Castor Bay Beach

8.3 Very good

3.3km

Waiake Beach Waiake Beach

7.5 Very good

4.1km

Milford Beach Milford Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Paremoremo • 9.7km

Transport

Airport

MHB • 29.8km

Bus Station

Arran Road • 2km

Train Station

Britomart Train Station • 12.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Murrays Bay Beach?

The coastline of Murrays Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Murrays Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Murrays Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Murrays Bay Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Murrays Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Murrays Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Murrays Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Murrays Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Murrays Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Murrays Bay Beach?

The bar is located right on the Murrays Bay Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Murrays Bay Beach?

There are 208 places to stay in the Murrays Bay Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Murrays Bay Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Murrays Bay Beach from parking?

The Murrays Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Murrays Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Murrays Bay Beach is February. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Murrays Bay Beach (North island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Murrays Bay Beach (North island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.