What is the water and sand quality of the Howick Beach?

The coastline of Howick 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 Howick Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Howick Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Howick 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.Howick Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Howick 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 Howick Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Howick 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>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Howick Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Applejack's Bar & Eatery is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Howick Beach?

There are 167 places to stay in the Howick Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Howick Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=452716&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Half Moon Bay Motel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=252379&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5487705&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Prospect of Howick Accommodation</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5608588&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Uxbridge Luxury Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3323719&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Amber Homes B</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6489938&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aqua On The Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Howick Beach from parking?

The Howick 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Howick Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Howick 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>

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Howick Beach

Howick, New Zealand

#23 out of 86 in Auckland 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Beachlands • 5 km

Map of beach

Playground Macleans Zipline

2.3km

Playground Prince Regent Drive Playground

3.8km

Playground Snakes and Ladders Park

5.3km

Playground Beachlands skatepark

5.8km

Playground Riddell Road Playground

6.5km

Playground Omana Beach Road Playground

6.6km

Playground Omana Regional Park - Play Ground

6.8km

Dog Park Churchill Park

7.2km

Playground Omana Beach Road Beachside Playground

7.3km

Park Mellons Bay Reserve

1.3km

Park Eastern Beach

2.5km

Park Macleans Park

2.5km

Park William Green Domain

3km

Park Mangemangeroa Reserve

3km

Park Eastern Beach Play Ground

3.2km

Park Lloyd Elsmore Park

3.8km

Park Rogers Park

3.8km

Park Wakaaranga Creek Reserve

4km

Bar Applejack's Bar & Eatery

8 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant The Barracuda Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Mandarin Palace

7.4 - Good 3.3km

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Hut Highland Park

7.4 - Good 3.3km

Vietnamese Restaurant Pho Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 3.3km

Korean Restaurant Mama Park's

8.8 - Excellent 3.3km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King Highland Park

6.6 - Good 3.4km

Restaurant Nyonya Seafood Restaurant 娘惹海鲜酒家

7.4 - Good 3.4km

Indian Restaurant Gorkha Eastern beach

9.6 - Exceptional 3.6km

Supermarket Saveway Highland Park

3.4km

Store Palmers Pakuranga

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Grocery Store FreshChoice Half Moon Bay

3.9km

Ice Cream Shop Movenpick Maraetai

5.2 - Tolerable 8.5km

Supermarket Four Square St Heliers

8.7km

Market Otara Flea Market

9.8km

Museum Howick Historical Village

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Point View Summit

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Omana Beach

7.5km

Place Of Worship Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Magazine Bay Wharf

9.5km

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About

Howick Beach is located on the South Pacific Ocean and it is in the 23th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

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 within the settlement

Beachlands • 5 km

Map of beach

Playground Macleans Zipline

2.3km

Playground Prince Regent Drive Playground

3.8km

Playground Snakes and Ladders Park

5.3km

Playground Beachlands skatepark

5.8km

Playground Riddell Road Playground

6.5km

Playground Omana Beach Road Playground

6.6km

Playground Omana Regional Park - Play Ground

6.8km

Dog Park Churchill Park

7.2km

Playground Omana Beach Road Beachside Playground

7.3km

Park Mellons Bay Reserve

1.3km

Park Eastern Beach

2.5km

Park Macleans Park

2.5km

Park William Green Domain

3km

Park Mangemangeroa Reserve

3km

Park Eastern Beach Play Ground

3.2km

Park Lloyd Elsmore Park

3.8km

Park Rogers Park

3.8km

Park Wakaaranga Creek Reserve

4km

Bar Applejack's Bar & Eatery

8 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant The Barracuda Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Restaurant Mandarin Palace

7.4 - Good 3.3km

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Hut Highland Park

7.4 - Good 3.3km

Vietnamese Restaurant Pho Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 3.3km

Korean Restaurant Mama Park's

8.8 - Excellent 3.3km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King Highland Park

6.6 - Good 3.4km

Restaurant Nyonya Seafood Restaurant 娘惹海鲜酒家

7.4 - Good 3.4km

Indian Restaurant Gorkha Eastern beach

9.6 - Exceptional 3.6km

Supermarket Saveway Highland Park

3.4km

Store Palmers Pakuranga

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Grocery Store FreshChoice Half Moon Bay

3.9km

Ice Cream Shop Movenpick Maraetai

5.2 - Tolerable 8.5km

Supermarket Four Square St Heliers

8.7km

Market Otara Flea Market

9.8km

Museum Howick Historical Village

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Point View Summit

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Omana Beach

7.5km

Place Of Worship Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Magazine Bay Wharf

9.5km

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Beachlands • 8.6km from center

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Localities

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Beachlands • 5km

Transport

Airport

MHB • 8.5km

Bus Station

Howick Village • 990m

Train Station

Glen Innes • 8km

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