Long Bay Regional Park

About

Long Bay is the northernmost of the east coast bays and the most family-proof beach on the North Shore. A kilometre of sand, calm water, and lifeguards patrolling the main beach through the peak summer months. Behind it sits a hundred and sixty hectares of park with an all-abilities playground, electric barbecues, beach showers, changing rooms, toilets and a lot of lawn. The beach fronts the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve, which has been protected since 1995, so the rock pools at low tide are worth an hour on their own and the snorkelling is the best you will get this close to the city. Nothing can be taken from the reserve and fishing is prohibited throughout the park. The coastal track runs three hours return to the Okura River.