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Mosquito Beach

Glorit, New Zealand

#79 out of 86 in Auckland

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

South Head • 1.1 km

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About

Mosquito Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 79th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and gray 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.

Mosquito Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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

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

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

Mosquito Beach (Auckland) is located outside the South Head settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the North island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Mosquito Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

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+14 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

6.1 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

South Head • 1.1 km

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Area

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Localities

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South Head • 1.1km

Transport

Airport

KUI • 53.6km

Bus Station

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Train Station

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Mosquito Beach?

The coastline of Mosquito Beach is covered with gray 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 Mosquito Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mosquito Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Mosquito Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Mosquito Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Mosquito Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Mosquito 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 Mosquito Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Mosquito Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mosquito Beach.

How far is the Mosquito Beach from parking?

The Mosquito Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Mosquito Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mosquito Beach is February. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 15°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.