Mission Bay Beach — Attraction in Ōrākei

Mission Bay is a popular seaside suburb on the southern shore of Waitematā Harbour, about 7-8 km east of Auckland’s CBD.  • The beach is roughly 600 metres of golden/orange-tinged sand, lined with pōhutukawa trees.  • There’s a large grassy reserve (Selwyn Reserve) behind the beach. 

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Things to Do / Highlights • Swimming & beach time: The waters are relatively calm and the beach is family-friendly. Good for sunbathing, paddling & relaxing.  • Beachfront promenade & café/restaurants: Many places to eat, drink, or just sit with views of Rangitoto Island.  • Trevor Moss Davis Memorial Fountain: A landmark in the reserve, with jets of water, marble, bronze sea creature decorations; becomes a light show at night.  • Playground & green spaces: Good spots for families & kids; shady areas under trees, places to picnic.  • Activities: Kayaking / paddleboarding along the bay, walking / jogging along the promenade or Tamaki Drive, exploring nearby Bastion Point / Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park.  • Historic / cultural sites: The Melanesian Mission House (Tudor Revival architecture) is in Mission Bay. Bastion Point has historical significance. 

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Getting There & Facilities • By public transport: The TāmakiLink bus from downtown Auckland runs along Tamaki Drive and stops at Mission Bay.  • By car / parking: There are parking options, including the “Promenade” parking off Patteson Ave. Some are free for customers (with ParkMate app) or limited-time.  On busy, nice days (weekends, summer) parking fills up quickly.  • Facilities: Toilets, changing rooms, showers near the beach/promenade. Playground, green...

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Mission Bay is a popular seaside suburb of Auckland with the beach as a focal point of activity. The stretch of golden sand enjoys prominent views of Rangitoto Island. There are plenty of seating areas and picnic tables to attract locals and tourists alike who can enjoy lunch at the beach. The Fish Pot Cafe, situated opposite the beach, is on hand to serve up delicious fish and chips to be enjoyed while taking in the postcard views. Just behind the beach is Selwyn Domain, a small park area which features a much-photographed water fountain that's a favourite with kids. Mission Bay has a thriving cafe and restaurant scene, lining the main through road and overlooking the sea. For those that enjoy a walk, it's approximately a 45-minute trek from downtown Auckland along a pathway that follows the coastline with lovely views of the city and Hauraki Gulf. The area used to be referred to as 'Kohimarama', a name now given to a neighbouring suburb. Present-day Mission Bay takes its name from the Melanesian Mission, which was established by the Anglican Bishop George Augustus Selwyn at the bay at the end of the 1840s. In 1944, a Chamber of Commerce committee recommended the development of Mission Bay into a tourist and recreational center to help diversify the City's economy, which was largely military. In the late 1940s, dredging and filling operations began converting the marsh into the jewel that is today Mission Bay Park. #MissionBay #Auckland #NewZealand #Travel #BeachLife

我一直在通过Twitter或X平台上的@davidlim账户分享世界各地有趣的地方。此外，我在Google上的旅游博客已经有近17年的历史，涵盖了广泛的兴趣话题，如技术、旅行和世界新闻。 Mission Bay是奥克兰一个受欢迎的海滨郊区，海滩是活动的焦点。这片金色的沙滩享有朗伊托托岛的显著景观。这里有很多座位区和野餐桌，吸引了当地人和游客，他们可以在海滩上享用午餐。位于海滩对面的Fish Pot Cafe提供美味的炸鱼薯条，可以在欣赏明信片般的美景时享用。海滩后面是Selwyn Domain，一个小型公园区，那里有一个备受拍照的水泉，是孩子们的最爱。Mission Bay有一个繁荣的咖啡馆和餐馆区，沿着主要道路排列，俯瞰大海。对于喜欢散步的人来说，从奥克兰市中心沿着海岸线步行约45分钟，可以欣赏到城市和豪拉基湾的美丽景色。这个地区以前被称为“Kohimarama”，现在这个名字被赋予了一个邻近的郊区。现在的Mission Bay以1840年代末由圣公会主教George Augustus Selwyn在海湾建立的Melanesian Mission命名。1944年，商会委员会建议将Mission Bay开发为旅游和娱乐中心，以帮助多样化主要是军事的城市经济。在1940年代后期，疏浚和填海作业开始将沼泽地转变为今天的Mission Bay Park。#MissionBay #奥克兰...

First visit and loved it straight away. More of a Love at First Sight kinda feeling. 😁 I had been there on a weekend. Lots of people. It's obvious that the kiwis do love to come out of their houses during the weekend. Undoubtedly clean. It was recommended by a Filipino friend of mine. It's not just about the views of the beach but there are many restaurants and eateries nearby and obviously it's one of those places where you can find a lot of people, especially on the weekends. The temperature here kinda settles in the evening. Good for a quick walk, job for fitness enthusiasts. It has a...