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Bucklands Beach

Auckland, New Zealand · Oceania

About Bucklands Beach

Bucklands Beach is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Glen Innes, 14km from Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Bucklands Beach is a town located in Auckland, New Zealand. With a population of 9,460, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Bucklands Beach 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 Bucklands Beach to your route.

About Bucklands Beach

Bucklands Beach is a suburb and beach 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) east of Auckland's CBD in New Zealand. Bucklands Beach was originally a rural farm owned by Alfred Buckland until being developed as a holiday destination for Aucklanders in the 1910s with a regular passenger service to the beach. In the 1950s Bucklands

Read more Beach developed as a suburban area following Howick's status as a borough council.

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Bucklands Beach 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 Bucklands Beach located?

Bucklands Beach is located in Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.8582 latitude, 174.9002 longitude.

What is the population of Bucklands Beach?

Bucklands Beach has a population of approximately 9,460 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
9,460
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Auckland
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-36.8582, 174.9002

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

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

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Worth the detour from Bucklands Beach

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Sky Tower

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

12 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Auckland Zoo

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

16 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Piha Beach

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

40 km · about 45 min drive

beach

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.

41 km · about 45 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Motor racing circuit in north Waikato beside the Waikato Expressway, hosting national series and open track days.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Bucklands Beach

  • 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.
  • 42 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bucklands Beach.

Eastern Beach

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Half Moon Bay

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Glendowie

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3 km awayPop. 9,050

Pakuranga

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3 km awayPop. 10,040

Glen Innes

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 9,730

Farm Cove

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 2,230

Mellons Bay

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4 km awayPop. 4,080

Panmure

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4 km awayPop. 4,410

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