Overview
Long Bay offers Aucklanders and visitors a rare escape without leaving the city—the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve protects 1 km of white sand beach edged by rural countryside. The park provides a tree-lined environment with playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking tracks, making it popular with families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking beach activities, nature walks, and water sports.
Beach · Day Trips · Family Travel · Nature
Before you go
Activities
Long Bay Regional Park open 24 hours for pedestrians. Popular for swimming, surfing, kayaking, diving, and coastal walks within the marine reserve.
Connectivity
No internet facilities at the park. Phone booths available for paid personal calls and free emergency calls.
Food
No shops in the park. Nearest shops are in Torbay on Beach Road; nearest pubs in Browns Bay.
Transport
Bus stop available at park entry via Auckland Transport; parking available for vehicles 6am-9pm. Buses do not operate within the park.
