What is the water and sand quality of the Army Bay Beach?

The coastline of Army Bay Beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Army Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Army Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Army Bay Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Army Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Army Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Army Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Army Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Army Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Army Bay Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Army Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Army Bay Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ferntinental Cafe is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Army Bay Beach?

There are 66 places to stay in the Army Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Army Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=447177&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Whangaparaoa Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=179622&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ramada Suites by Wyndham Nautilus Orewa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1194112&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Orewa Beachcomber</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5573625&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Weiti Waterfront</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5083207&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stanmore Bay Beach House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4974839&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Deluxe Coastal Home & Award-winning Golf</a></li></ul>

How far is the Army Bay Beach from parking?

The Army Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Army Bay Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Army Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Giant Frame located in 1.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Army Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Army Bay Beach is February. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Army Bay Beach (North island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Army Bay Beach (North island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Army Bay Beach with brown sand surface

Photo of Army Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Army Bay Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Army Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Army Bay Beach located in natural area

Photo of Army Bay Beach surrounded by mountains

Army Bay Beach

Te Whanga, New Zealand

7.4

#55 out of 86 in Auckland 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Wade Heads • 8.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Regency PlayGround

240m

Playground Gulf Harbour Playground

1km

Playground Hardley Reserve Playground

2.6km

Playground Brandon Reserve

4km

Playground Manly Playground

4.1km

Playground Stanmore Playground

4.9km

Playground Orewa Playground

8.5km

Park Fishermans Rock Reserve

130m

Park Siesta Reserve

720m

Park Shakespear Regional Park

1km

Park Gulf Harbour Reserve

1km

Park Hilltop Reserve

1.3km

Park Matakatia Beach

2.7km

Park Big Manly Beach

3.4km

Park Manly Park

4.1km

Park South Avenue Reserve

4.3km

Thai Restaurant Ma Rew Thai Cuisine

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Mainsail Bar & Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Cherry Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Ferntinental Cafe

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Cafe Ripples Cafe on the Marina

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Meal Takeaway Manly Takeaways & Sun View Chinese

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Bar Manly Bar & Grill

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Hello Manly

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Cafe Cafe Manly

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Sandwich Shop Subway

8.2 - Very good 8.7km

Supermarket New World

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Giant Frame

650m

Tourist Attraction Stanmore Bay Beach

5km

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

7.3km

Amusement Center Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Whangaparaoa

8.4 - Very good 5.3km

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About

Army Bay Beach is located on the South Pacific Ocean and it is in the 55th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +8 ^o C

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Wade Heads • 8.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Regency PlayGround

240m

Playground Gulf Harbour Playground

1km

Playground Hardley Reserve Playground

2.6km

Playground Brandon Reserve

4km

Playground Manly Playground

4.1km

Playground Stanmore Playground

4.9km

Playground Orewa Playground

8.5km

Park Fishermans Rock Reserve

130m

Park Siesta Reserve

720m

Park Shakespear Regional Park

1km

Park Gulf Harbour Reserve

1km

Park Hilltop Reserve

1.3km

Park Matakatia Beach

2.7km

Park Big Manly Beach

3.4km

Park Manly Park

4.1km

Park South Avenue Reserve

4.3km

Thai Restaurant Ma Rew Thai Cuisine

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Mainsail Bar & Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Cafe Cherry Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Ferntinental Cafe

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Cafe Ripples Cafe on the Marina

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Meal Takeaway Manly Takeaways & Sun View Chinese

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Bar Manly Bar & Grill

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Hello Manly

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Cafe Cafe Manly

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Sandwich Shop Subway

8.2 - Very good 8.7km

Supermarket New World

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Giant Frame

650m

Tourist Attraction Stanmore Bay Beach

5km

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

7.3km

Amusement Center Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Whangaparaoa

8.4 - Very good 5.3km

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Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 620m from center

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10.6km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

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Wade Heads • 7.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.8km 24 min walk

Shakespeare Beach

7.7 Very good

4.2km

Matakatia Beach

7.3 Good

4.3km

Tindalls Beach

7.2 Good

5.6km

Big Manly Beach

7.3 Good

6km

Little Manly Beach

7.2 Good

7.4km

Arkles Bay Beach

7.4 Good

7.7km

Cooper Reserve Beach

7.4 Good

9.4km

Pohutukawa Bay Beach

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Wade Heads • 8.3km

Transport

Airport

KUI • 19.6km

Bus Station

Coast Plaza • 6.9km

Train Station

Britomart Train Station • 27.3km

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