LONG BAY VET

Long Bay is a coastal suburb and popular outdoor destination on Auckland’s North Shore, located about 25 to 30 minutes’ drive north of the city centre. It is best known for Long Bay Regional Park, a large and well-maintained public park that stretches along the coastline and offers a mix of sandy beach, open grassland, and walking tracks. The beach itself is long, wide, and gently sloping, making it a safe and popular spot for swimming, especially for families. Facilities such as toilets, picnic areas, barbecues, and parking make it easy for visitors who are unfamiliar with the area to spend a full day there.

The surrounding coastline forms part of the Long Bay–Okura Marine Reserve, which protects local marine life and makes the area popular for snorkelling and coastal exploration. Walking tracks connect Long Bay to nearby bays and headlands, offering views across the Hauraki Gulf. The wider Long Bay area includes a small local village with cafés, shops, and regular markets, giving it a relaxed community feel. Overall, Long Bay is a good introduction to Auckland’s coastal lifestyle, combining natural scenery with easy access and amenities.

For more information, please visit www.newzealand.com/au/feature/long-bay-regional-park and www.aucklandnz.com/au