Mission Bay

Auckland

Mission Bay which includes a coastal town and a beach
Mission Bay which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach
Mission Bay featuring a coastal town and general coastal views
Mission Bay
Mission Bay featuring general coastal views and vehicle touring

Relax on golden sands or dine in some of the city’s best restaurants at this pretty beach escape, just a 15-minute drive outside of central Auckland. 

Swim, kayak or paddle board in the safe, clear waters at Mission Bay or join the joggers and walkers keeping fit along the promenade. Place your towel in the shade of a pohutukawa tree and enjoy an afternoon’s rest then head for a drink or meal in one of the many cafés and bars along the oceanfront. 

Located on the southern shores of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, Mission Bay is the most popular of the city’s eastern beaches. The cafés, restaurants and bars here have a great atmosphere year-round. Visit Mission Bay for a tasty breakfast, great coffee or a romantic dinner, all with stunning views across the water. 

Relaxing in the sun is the favoured pastime on the beach, and on any day of the week you will see locals enjoying the calm waters and soft sands. Buy an ice cream, lay down your towel and spend a few peaceful hours by the water. 

If you’re feeling active, jog or walk along the promenade and take in the ocean views. Keep walking east and you will discover more pretty bays, with Kohimarama and St. Heliers beaches a short distance away. For a more challenging walk, climb to the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Garden, which has superb views across the harbour and Rangitoto Island. To explore the bay by water, rent paddleboards, kayaks and sail boats from stores nearby. 

Behind the beach you’ll see the Trevor Davis Memorial Fountain, carved from fine Sicilian marble. Come here during the hot summer months to cool off beneath the jets of water that spurt from the mouths of the carved sea monsters. 

Mission Bay is located just 5 miles (8 kilometres) from central Auckland. Regular buses connect the beach to the city. If driving, you will find parking just behind the beach.


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Top hotels in Mission Bay

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
The price is S$152 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$152
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,302 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
4 out of 5
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
The price is S$143 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$143
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (836 reviews)
"Rooms are a bit small but good"

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is S$224 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
S$224
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,785 reviews)
"beds were lovely and room really nice, room service was disappointing, i only ordered a snack bowl of fries but they were cold and it was a tiny half full bowl with a paper cup of sauce and no tray...kind of felt like leftovers. we were going to eat at hotel but decided otherwise after that."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$155 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
S$155
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 11 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,742 reviews)
"Hmdidnt lije having to phone 3 times fir the same thing"

Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2025

SkyCity Hotel
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is S$163 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$163
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,676 reviews)
"Best place to stay in the city, few hotels to choose from great affiliations. Comfy with lots of amenities!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is S$152 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
S$152
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,256 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
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