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Beach Haven

Auckland, New Zealand · Oceania

About Beach Haven

Beach Haven works well as a base: 5 minutes from Schnapper Rock, 7km from Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Beach Haven is a town located in Auckland, New Zealand. With a population of 11,000, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Beach Haven sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Beach Haven to your route.

About Beach Haven

Oruamo or Hellyers Creek is a stream and tidal estuary of Upper Waitematā Harbour in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows through the western North Shore.

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What are the best things to do in Beach Haven?

Beach Haven offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Beach Haven located?

Beach Haven is located in Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.7882 latitude, 174.6802 longitude.

What is the population of Beach Haven?

Beach Haven has a population of approximately 11,000 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
11,000
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Auckland
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-36.7882, 174.6802

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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OceaniaNew ZealandAucklandTown

Worth the detour from Beach Haven

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Auckland Harbour Bridge

The eight-lane icon spanning Waitematā Harbour since 1959, carrying SH1 into downtown Auckland with skyline and gulf views: thrill-seekers can climb it or bungy jump off it.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Auckland Zoo

New Zealand's largest zoo with native wildlife including kiwi alongside exotic species from around the globe.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Sky Tower

328-metre observation and telecommunications tower dominating the Auckland skyline, New Zealand's tallest man-made structure.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Muriwai Gannet Colony

Around 1,200 pairs of Australasian gannets nest on a cliff shelf and sea stack west of Auckland, with viewing platforms placed metres from the birds. Occupied roughly August to March.

23 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Piha Beach

Auckland's wild west coast surf beach, dominated by the iconic Lion Rock and powerful black-sand breakers.

27 km · about 30 min drive

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Karekare Beach

A vast black-sand beach beneath the Waitakere Ranges, where The Piano was filmed, with a waterfall in the bush behind the car park. Wilder and emptier than neighbouring Piha.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Beach Haven

  • Right hereAuckland Harbour BridgeThe eight-lane icon spanning Waitematā Harbour since 1959, carrying SH1 into downtown Auckland with skyline and gulf views: thrill-seekers can climb it or bungy jump off it.
  • 23 kmMuriwai Gannet ColonyAround 1,200 pairs of Australasian gannets nest on a cliff shelf and sea stack west of Auckland, with viewing platforms placed metres from the birds. Occupied roughly August to March.

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Schnapper Rock

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4 km awayPop. 4,300

Birkenhead

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4 km awayPop. 10,720

Chatswood

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4 km awayPop. 3,560

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4 km awayPop. 11,490

Rosedale

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5 km awayPop. 4,000

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