Top picks:

• Visit the viewing platform at Achilles Point and see the Māori artwork
• Enjoy a pub lunch or coffee with beachside views
• Eat a tasty picnic on the beach
• Take the kids to the beachside playground

Fact file:

• St Heliers has a village-like atmosphere and community spirit
• This affluent suburb is renowned for its high-end real estate
• The sheltered bay is perfect for swimming and watersports

Why visit?

St Heliers Bay is a beautiful, affluent suburb of Auckland just ten minutes further on from Mission Bay at the end of Tamaki drive. This desirable bay has retained its original seaside charm and identity.

St Heliers offers a range of beautiful boutiques - restaurants, cafes, bars and retail outlets. Enjoy a coffee at one of the local cafes as you watch walkers, joggers and cyclists pass by. St Heliers has a wonderful community spirit with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

The white sandy beach is a firm family favourite with a boardwalk and children's playground on the beachfront. It’s a beautiful place to spend some time peacefully on the beach and take a swim in the ocean.

To stretch the legs and be rewarded with a fantastic view, take a gentle walk up Cliff Rd to Achilles Point. The viewing platform at the top looks out over secluded beach Ladies Bay with an impressive view of Auckland’s skyline in the distance. The naval mast and Māori artwork symbolize the diverse history of the site.

Location

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