St. Helier's Bay
St. Helier's Bay
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  • SandLexia
    Auckland Central, New Zealand121 contributions
    Spectacular Views
    Best on a calm day as the site is exposed. The views towards Rangitoto and back to the city are just spectacular and the variety of routes you can take is great as paths circle the mount at various levels and intersect with each other. Now my favourite local walk.
    Visited June 2022
    Written July 3, 2022
  • creativecrew
    Allentown, Pennsylvania2,334 contributions
    A beautifully beach easy to get to from Auckland
    This is a beautiful beach! We visited here on December 25 and saw how real New Zealanders celebrate Christmas. Bring out the barbecues, beach toys, and sparking wine! This is the right was to celebrates day connect with family members . Some brought entire feasts! It was amazing what emerged from coolers! Can’t beat these views!
    Visited December 2019
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 5, 2020
  • Deb62Hay
    Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom453 contributions
    3 day stay
    We were fortunate enough to stay here for three days as part of our holiday. Great beach with plenty to see. Weekends see lots of activity on the beach. Lovely green spaces too. Hosting palates and fitness classes. Scooters available to hire to ride along the prom. Good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. You can also walk along the seafront to the next bay.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 27, 2020
  • dave h
    Penarth, United Kingdom120 contributions
    Brilliant beach.
    Nice clear water and sandy beach. Activities ongoing ongoing the beach on 13/01/2023. Bars cafes and restaurants along the water front. Changing buildings for swim attire to dress/undress. All good
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written January 12, 2023
  • k8houlihan
    32 contributions
    Beautiful beach right beside the city
    I took a Lime scooter along the waterfront trail to St Heilier's Bay and loved it. Easy to get there, lots of cute restaurants (I had breakfast), book shops, vintage/consignment, etc in the town and the beach itself was gorgeous with craggy cliffs, white sand and calm lapping waves. One of my favorite spots that felt like a real getaway inside the city.
    Visited May 2019
    Traveled solo
    Written July 8, 2019
  • ABJTraveller
    Auckland, New Zealand64 contributions
    Good for outing
    We usually go during summer. Its good for walk and swim or picnic and then go the mission bay area for a movenpick icecream.
    Visited January 2019
    Traveled with family
    Written January 10, 2019
  • maevdb
    Auckland, New Zealand28 contributions
    Amazing views!
    Went there over the weekend to enjoy a day of sunshine in winter along the beach. There's a nice playground for kids and a little 'rock pier' where you can walk out to the water for a gorgeous photo op with Rangitoto Island in the background. Take the drive up Cliff Road to Archilles Point if you're looking for views of Rangitoto and Browns Island. Also a good setting for a panoramic shot.
    Visited June 2018
    Traveled with family
    Written June 25, 2018
  • alx22015
    Auckland, New Zealand57 contributions
    Great Village Vibe - EXCELLENT Walk to Achilles Point and WHAT A VIEW!!!
    A visit to this Wonderful seaside suburb, situated at the far end of Tamaki Drive, 10 kilometres, east of The CBD, is not complete, without - A walk, not for the faint hearted, to the end of Tamaki Drive and up Cliff Rd, to Achilles Point. Taking, perhaps, 25 minutes, once at The Point, you will be rewarded, with The Most Amazing View, over the Harbour and back towards The City, SkyTower and Harbour Bridge. Make the effort - YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
    Visited March 2016
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 15, 2016
  • Gary M
    Auckland, New Zealand139 contributions
    lovely walk on the beach
    well this is one of the nicest places to spend a day,either sitting relaxing on the beach or a nice brisk walk on the board walk,great cafes great shops good park for the kids nice restaurants one of the top places for free in auckland,
    Visited November 2015
    Traveled with family
    Written December 15, 2015
  • Garth H
    Auckland Central, New Zealand5 contributions
    NOT a tourist trap
    Visitors to the city need to get away from the tourist traps and see some of the gems Auckland has to offer. As a local I can promise there is a wide range of bars and eateries plus just enough boutique shoots to enjoy some retail therapy. Beach is great for a dip and it's pretty easy to get to
    Visited May 2014
    Traveled with family
    Written May 11, 2014
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dave h
Penarth, UK120 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Nice clear water and sandy beach.
Activities ongoing ongoing the beach on 13/01/2023.
Bars cafes and restaurants along the water front.
Changing buildings for swim attire to dress/undress.
All good
Written January 13, 2023
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k8houlihan
USA32 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
I took a Lime scooter along the waterfront trail to St Heilier's Bay and loved it. Easy to get there, lots of cute restaurants (I had breakfast), book shops, vintage/consignment, etc in the town and the beach itself was gorgeous with craggy cliffs, white sand and calm lapping waves. One of my favorite spots that felt like a real getaway inside the city.
Written July 8, 2019
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ABJTraveller
Auckland, New Zealand64 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
We usually go during summer. Its good for walk and swim or picnic and then go the mission bay area for a movenpick icecream.
Written January 10, 2019
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maevdb
Auckland, New Zealand28 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Went there over the weekend to enjoy a day of sunshine in winter along the beach.

There's a nice playground for kids and a little 'rock pier' where you can walk out to the water for a gorgeous photo op with Rangitoto Island in the background.

Take the drive up Cliff Road to Archilles Point if you're looking for views of Rangitoto and Browns Island. Also a good setting for a panoramic shot.
Written June 25, 2018
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alx22015
Auckland, New Zealand57 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
A visit to this Wonderful seaside suburb, situated at the far end of Tamaki Drive, 10 kilometres, east of The CBD, is not complete, without -
A walk, not for the faint hearted, to the end of Tamaki Drive and up Cliff Rd, to Achilles Point. Taking, perhaps, 25 minutes, once at The Point, you will be rewarded, with The Most Amazing View, over the Harbour and back towards The City, SkyTower and Harbour Bridge.
Make the effort - YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
Written March 15, 2016
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Gary M
Auckland, New Zealand139 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
well this is one of the nicest places to spend a day,either sitting relaxing on the beach or a nice brisk walk on the board walk,great cafes great shops good park for the kids nice restaurants one of the top places for free in auckland,
Written December 15, 2015
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Garth H
Auckland Central, New Zealand5 contributions
May 2014 • Family
Visitors to the city need to get away from the tourist traps and see some of the gems Auckland has to offer. As a local I can promise there is a wide range of bars and eateries plus just enough boutique shoots to enjoy some retail therapy. Beach is great for a dip and it's pretty easy to get to
Written May 12, 2014
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rse13nr
Lincoln, UK119 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
Big sky, blue water, green cliffs, a pleasant, undemanding walk along the waterfront ... A beautiful place to visit. We visited on a sunny day, which shows off the area at its best. The steep walk down St Heliers Road is very attractive and offers great views. You can walk back up Long Drive (steep at the bay end, but levels out). There are shops to visit in St Heliers Bay (Post Shop, bookshops, baker's, coffee shops etc) and it's a lovely place to be. It's not overcrowded, not commercialised, not self-conscious - just quietly enjoyable.
Written April 5, 2013
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Hemikiwi
Brisbane, Australia6,717 contributions
Dec 2011 • Friends
St Heliers is about 20 mins from Auckland downtown and has a sort of village feel.

There is a nice selection of shops, including banks, post office etc. There are also some very nice places for breakfast or lunch. It is also situated right on the seafront, so really lovely to spend a day and relax. Free internet too in the local library.

Although it may take in excess of 90 minutes, you can walk along the seafront to the downtown area, or simply catch a bus!
Written December 29, 2011
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Safeandsound
Auckland, New Zealand28 contributions
Sep 2019
Lovely village right by the beach! Lovely cafes and good coffee and shops. One of the best spots in Auckland
Written September 3, 2019
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