Top picks:

• Munch on fresh fish and chips on Mission Bay beach
• Rollerblade along Tamaki Drive
• Soak-up impressive views from Michael Savage Memorial
• See Sub-Antarctic penguins, stingrays and sharks at the underwater world

Fact file:

• The Melanesian Mission House was built in 1859 from Rangitoto Island’s volcanic stone
• The art deco Mission Bay Fountain was given to Auckland’s citizens in 1950
• Michael Joseph Savage is a memorial to New Zealand’s first Labour Prime Minister

Why visit?

The 15-minute scenic journey east along Tamaki Drive to Mission Bay makes this the most accessible urban beach from downtown Auckland. 

Dine al fresco on the promenade; the sociable atmosphere makes this the perfect place to enjoy a lively brunch, lunch or dinner with friends. Meet for coffee and cake, chow down a delicious pot of mussels or devour fresh fish n’ chips followed by ice cream on the beach. For more information about dining options and events in Mission Bay, click here.

When you’re not busy eating - throw around a frisbee or play a game of beach cricket or volleyball. The walkway is always a hive of activity with walkers, joggers, cyclists and people skating by on roller-blades. A visit to Mission Bay isn’t complete unless you’ve got your toes wet. Take a dip in the sea; hire a kayak or wind-surf on a blustery day.

 

It’s easy to see why this area is so popular with the sparkling Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island on the horizon.

Nearby next to the Ngāti Whatua papakainga – Orakei Marae find Michael Savage Memorial which remembers the first Labour Prime Minister of Auckland. With a lovely garden and panoramic views of the Waitemata Harbour, it’s the ideal spot to enjoy a delicious picnic.

Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World is also just around the corner. See sub-Antarctic penguins, stingrays, sharks and other fascinating marine life.

Location

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