Waitemata Harbour — Local services in Kaipātiki

Waitemata Harbour and the associated Hauraki Hulf is superb and the Jewel in the Crown of Auckland City. It provides an extended sheltered area for recreational boating, sight seeing, fishing, and other water based activity. It contains many islands which can be visited including Waiheke, Rangitoto, and further out Great Barrier Island, all of which are very well worth visiting.

The water is relatively clean and there are a large number of beaches excellent for swimming. For visitors to Auckland a boat trip on the harbour is a must. Many such trips are available; check out tourist info. Recommended for a start, is a day trip to Rangitoto Island where you can walk up the mountain for a magnificent view of the city, have a picnic lunch and a swim before catching the ferry back...

The Crown Jewels of Auckland. The Waitemata or Sparkling Waters in Maori is Aucklands playground for boating, swimming, fishing or just chilling out at one its many beautiful and varied beaches . We flock to the Harbour for big events like the America's Cup, Auckland Anniversary day regatta, Round the Bays run and even the Rugby World Cup . We are truly blessed to have a pristine Harbour with bountiful fresh Kai Moana ( Seafood) dotted with spectacular islands like Rangitoto an extinct Volcano and Waiheke island home to Wineries, Artisans and playground for the rich...

A must visit destination in Auckland-the city of sail. Exceptional harbour view from different angles. Bars, restaurants, cafes, fish market, museum, convention center, theatre, playground are all along the harbour for you to enjoy. Bus stop and parking facilities are available. The public car park at the corner of Jellicoe St and Madden (Monday to Saturday): First hour free (available once within a 24-hour period). $6 per hour thereafter (to a maximum of 4 hours). Sunday and public holidays: $2 per hour (to a maximum...