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Muriwai Beach

Auckland, New Zealand · Oceania

About Muriwai Beach

Muriwai Beach works well as a base: 20 minutes from Waitakere, 14km from Piha Beach.

Muriwai Beach is a town located in Auckland, New Zealand. With a population of 1,130, it is an important destination in Oceania.

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

About Muriwai Beach

Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The black-sand surf beach and surrounding area is a popular recreational area for Aucklanders. The Muriwai Regional Park includes a nesting site for a large colony of gannets. The New

Read more Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "water's end" for Muriwai.

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Muriwai 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 Muriwai Beach located?

Muriwai Beach is located in Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.8366 latitude, 174.4330 longitude.

What is the population of Muriwai Beach?

Muriwai Beach has a population of approximately 1,130 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
1,130
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Auckland
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-36.8366, 174.4330

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

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

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OceaniaNew ZealandAucklandTown

Worth the detour from Muriwai Beach

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Piha Beach

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

14 km · about 25 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Auckland Zoo

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

26 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Sky Tower

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Muriwai Beach

  • 28 kmAuckland 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Muriwai Beach.

Waitakere

🇳🇿 New Zealand

10 km awayPop. 1,830

Waimauku

🇳🇿 New Zealand

11 km awayPop. 1,320

Piha

🇳🇿 New Zealand

13 km awayPop. 1,070

Kumeu

🇳🇿 New Zealand

14 km awayPop. 8,510

Massey

🇳🇿 New Zealand

16 km awayPop. 22,210

West Harbour

🇳🇿 New Zealand

16 km awayPop. 12,060

Western Heights

🇳🇿 New Zealand

16 km awayPop. 9,940

Massey East

🇳🇿 New Zealand

17 km awayPop. 22,210

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