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Sunkist Bay Beach

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

There are 325 places to stay in the Sunkist Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sunkist Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=452716&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Half Moon Bay Motel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5487705&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Prospect of Howick Accommodation</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5739731&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Attitude BnB Ltd</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5608588&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Uxbridge Luxury Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6489938&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aqua On The Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3323719&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Amber Homes B</a></li></ul>

Beachlands, New Zealand

#79 out of 86 in Auckland

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Beachlands • 0.3 km

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Restaurant The Barracuda Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 6.6km

Indian Restaurant Gorkha Eastern beach

9.6 - Exceptional 6.8km

Bar Applejack's Bar & Eatery

8 - Very good 7.6km

Restaurant Mandarin Palace

7.4 - Good 7.6km

Restaurant Zabr'one - Inspired by Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Hut Highland Park

7.4 - Good 7.6km

Vietnamese Restaurant Pho Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 7.6km

Korean Restaurant Mama Park's

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King Highland Park

6.6 - Good 7.6km

Park Mellons Bay Reserve

5km

Park Eastern Beach

6km

Park Macleans Park

6.2km

Park Eastern Beach Play Ground

6.6km

Park Rogers Park

7.1km

Park William Green Domain

7.3km

Park Eeya's Rock

8.1km

Park Wakaaranga Creek Reserve

8.2km

Park Bramley Reserve - Rotary Walkway

9.1km

Playground Macleans Zipline

6.2km

Playground Prince Regent Drive Playground

8km

Playground Snakes and Ladders Park

9.5km

Supermarket Saveway Highland Park

7.7km

Grocery Store FreshChoice Half Moon Bay

7.8km

Store Palmers Pakuranga

8.6 - Excellent 7.9km

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About

Sunkist Bay Beach is located on the South Pacific Ocean and it is in the 79th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and brown 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 not crowded place during the season.

Sunkist Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

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

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

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 Maraetai Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Sunkist Bay Beach is located in Auckland within Beachlands, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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

Beachlands • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Barracuda Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 6.6km

Indian Restaurant Gorkha Eastern beach

9.6 - Exceptional 6.8km

Bar Applejack's Bar & Eatery

8 - Very good 7.6km

Restaurant Mandarin Palace

7.4 - Good 7.6km

Restaurant Zabr'one - Inspired by Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Hut Highland Park

7.4 - Good 7.6km

Vietnamese Restaurant Pho Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 7.6km

Korean Restaurant Mama Park's

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King Highland Park

6.6 - Good 7.6km

Park Mellons Bay Reserve

5km

Park Eastern Beach

6km

Park Macleans Park

6.2km

Park Eastern Beach Play Ground

6.6km

Park Rogers Park

7.1km

Park William Green Domain

7.3km

Park Eeya's Rock

8.1km

Park Wakaaranga Creek Reserve

8.2km

Park Bramley Reserve - Rotary Walkway

9.1km

Playground Macleans Zipline

6.2km

Playground Prince Regent Drive Playground

8km

Playground Snakes and Ladders Park

9.5km

Supermarket Saveway Highland Park

7.7km

Grocery Store FreshChoice Half Moon Bay

7.8km

Store Palmers Pakuranga

8.6 - Excellent 7.9km

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Located at nearest locality

Beachlands • 8.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Cockle Bay Beach Cockle Bay Beach

7.2 Good

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Maraetai Beach Maraetai Beach

8.4 Very good

4.7km

Shelly Park Beach Shelly Park Beach

6.8 Good

4.7km

Howick Beach Howick Beach

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Beachlands • 400m

Transport

Airport

WIK • 11.5km

Bus Station

Manukau Bus Station • 16.2km

Train Station

Glen Innes • 12.4km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Sunkist Bay Beach is covered with brown 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 Sunkist Bay Beach?

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

Is the Sunkist 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.

Sunkist 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 few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sunkist Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sunkist Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sunkist Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Sunkist Bay Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sunkist Bay Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sunkist Bay Beach?

There are 325 places to stay in the Sunkist Bay Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sunkist Bay Beach from parking?

The Sunkist 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 Sunkist Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sunkist 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?

Sunkist 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.Sunkist 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.