Beach

Muriwai Beach

Muriwai, Auckland

Long black-sand surf beach that stretches to Kaipara.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Muriwai is a wild west coast beach, popular with surfers and horse riders, with sand running for kilometres to the north. The southern end is patrolled in summer. Walk north for space or head up to the gannet colony nearby.

Good to know

  • Swim only between the flags
  • Driving on the beach is restricted
Best time
Late afternoon
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road, large car park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Rubbish bins
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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