Overview

Takapuna Beach is just a few steps from the bustling but laid-back shopping center of Takapuna. It not only offers beautiful views across the harbor, fine white sand and safe swimming but also some excellent examples of lava-encased fossilized trees--covered by one of Auckland's many volcanic eruptions, 150,000 years ago. From Takapuna Beach you can walk south to Narrow Neck Beach or North to Milford Beach. Both walks are best done at low tide.