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

The coastline of Castor Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Castor Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Castor 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 Castor Bay Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Castor 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.Castor Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Castor Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Castor Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Castor Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Castor Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

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

The bar is located right on the Castor Bay Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Castor Bay Beach?

There are 885 places to stay in the Castor Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Castor Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=179664&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aristotles North Shore Motel Auckland</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7022167&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quest Takapuna</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1285964&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Anzac Court Motel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7600966&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Fabulous Castor Bay 1 Bedroom With Views and SkyTV</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9366537&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Private Luxury Waterfront Spa Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6436249&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Takapuna Beach Holiday Park</a></li></ul>

How far is the Castor Bay Beach from parking?

The Castor 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 Castor Bay Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Castor Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Takapuna Beach located in 3.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Castor 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?

Castor 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.Castor 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.

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Castor Bay Beach

Campbells Bay, New Zealand

8.3

#10 out of 86 in Auckland 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Auckland • 10.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Devonport Playground

8.3km

Playground Gladstone Park Playground

9.9km

Park Kennedy Park

420m

Park Centennial Park

1.3km

Park Murrays Bay Beach

3.3km

Park Browns Bay Beach Reserve

5.3km

Park Sherwood Reserve

5.5km

Park Bayswater Park

5.9km

Park Woodall Park

6.6km

Park Ngataringa Sportsfield

7km

Park Stanley Bay Park

7.2km

Fast Food Restaurant Domino's Pizza Belmont NZ

7.2 - Good 5.5km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Belmont

6.2 - Pleasant 5.6km

Cafe Narrow Neck Beach Cafe

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Restaurant McHughs Of Cheltenham

8.6 - Excellent 7.9km

Cafe Corelli's Cafe

9 - Excellent 8km

Restaurant Riba Fish & Chips

8.6 - Excellent 8.1km

Restaurant Signal Hill Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 8.1km

Bar The Patriot-Your Devonport Pub

8.6 - Excellent 8.1km

Mediterranean Restaurant Manuka Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 8.1km

Market Takapuna Beach Sunday Market

2.8km

Supermarket New World Supermarket Devonport

8km

Tourist Attraction Takapuna Beach

3km

Tourist Attraction Sky Tower

9.7km

Movie Theater The Vic Devonport

9.2 - Excellent 8km

Casino SkyCity Auckland

9.8km

Historical Landmark Ferry Building

9km

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About

Castor Bay Beach is located on the South Pacific Ocean and it is in the 10th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

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+15 ^o C +8 ^o C

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Auckland • 10.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Devonport Playground

8.3km

Playground Gladstone Park Playground

9.9km

Park Kennedy Park

420m

Park Centennial Park

1.3km

Park Murrays Bay Beach

3.3km

Park Browns Bay Beach Reserve

5.3km

Park Sherwood Reserve

5.5km

Park Bayswater Park

5.9km

Park Woodall Park

6.6km

Park Ngataringa Sportsfield

7km

Park Stanley Bay Park

7.2km

Fast Food Restaurant Domino's Pizza Belmont NZ

7.2 - Good 5.5km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's Belmont

6.2 - Pleasant 5.6km

Cafe Narrow Neck Beach Cafe

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Restaurant McHughs Of Cheltenham

8.6 - Excellent 7.9km

Cafe Corelli's Cafe

9 - Excellent 8km

Restaurant Riba Fish & Chips

8.6 - Excellent 8.1km

Restaurant Signal Hill Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 8.1km

Bar The Patriot-Your Devonport Pub

8.6 - Excellent 8.1km

Mediterranean Restaurant Manuka Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 8.1km

Market Takapuna Beach Sunday Market

2.8km

Supermarket New World Supermarket Devonport

8km

Tourist Attraction Takapuna Beach

3km

Tourist Attraction Sky Tower

9.7km

Movie Theater The Vic Devonport

9.2 - Excellent 8km

Casino SkyCity Auckland

9.8km

Historical Landmark Ferry Building

9km

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Located at nearest locality

Auckland • 7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Campbells Bay Beach

7.4 Good

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Thorne Beach

8.1 Very good

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Mairangi Bay Beach

7.9 Very good

3.2km

Takapuna Beach

8.7 Excellent

3.3km

Murrays Bay Beach

7.9 Very good

4.5km

Rothesay Bay Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Auckland • 10.2km

Transport

Airport

MHB • 26.5km

Bus Station

Sunnynook Bus Station • 2.7km

Train Station

Britomart Train Station • 9.4km

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8.3 Very good

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8.3 Very good

Tamara Mclarin

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Very Good bay. We anchored our yacht here and picked up family with the dinghy. Very protected from swell with a Little Rock barrier 🤗

Addie Lane

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Castor Bay Beach Reserve seems a quite popular spot for swimmers. My husband and I went to Castor Bay Beach Reserve for a relaxing stroll. We saw some people swimming and fishing there while others enjoyed their stroll along the beach. It worths a visit when you drive past Castor Bay next time.

Helene Sophia

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful little beach with nice spots under the trees to have some shade. I like that the beach is not too long and big, so it feels more personal - It’s good to come here with kids because you can see them from everywhere. The platform in the water is fun to swim to and good rocks to climb onto. Public toilets straight at the beach and an ice-cream truck that stops there once or twice a day!

Irone Boquiron

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Very nice beach! Not many people go to this beach so it is quite serene and quiet.

Trentyz

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Great beach and foreshore area with golden sand, lots of shade and generally a nice crowd. Note that parking is very limited, so on busy days you might have trouble finding a park near the beach. Gets nice and deep quickly which is good compared to some beaches in Auckland. There’s also a pontoon which is an added bonus.