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Water Activities in Auckland

Auckland sits between two harbours and most of the city is a short drive from swimmable water, so the water-based options run well beyond the pool. This covers beaches, paddling, sailing and boat trips.

26 places
Muriwai Beach, Muriwai
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Muriwai Beach

Muriwai

Free

MadLoop Windsurfing & SUP, Milford
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MadLoop Windsurfing & SUP

Milford

$45–$80

Orewa Surf Lessons, Orewa
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Orewa Surf Lessons

Orewa

From $40

Ted Ashby Sailings, Auckland CBD
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Ted Ashby Sailings

Auckland CBD

Free

Palm Springs Geothermal Pools Complex, Parakai
Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool, Auckland CBD
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Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool

Auckland CBD

Free

Piha Surf Academy, Piha
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Piha Surf Academy

Piha

From $80

Baby Spa, Onehunga
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Baby Spa

Onehunga

$95

Grey Lynn Paddling Pool, Grey Lynn
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Grey Lynn Paddling Pool

Grey Lynn

Free

Auckland Harbour Sailing, Auckland CBD
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Auckland Harbour Sailing

Auckland CBD

$65–$110

America's Cup Sailing Experience, Auckland CBD
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America's Cup Sailing Experience

Auckland CBD

From $150

Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre, Ōtāhuhu
Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre, Birkenhead
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Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

Birkenhead

$10–$21

The Red Boats Fishing Charter, St Marys Bay
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The Red Boats Fishing Charter

St Marys Bay

Free

Point Erin Pools, Herne Bay
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Point Erin Pools

Herne Bay

$2–$10

Auckland Harbour Cruise, Auckland CBD
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Auckland Harbour Cruise

Auckland CBD

$23–$45

Manurewa Pool and Leisure Centre, Manurewa
Parnell Baths, Parnell
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Parnell Baths

Parnell

Up to $8

Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre, Pakuranga Heights
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Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre

Pakuranga Heights

Up to $10

Albany Stadium Pools , Albany
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Albany Stadium Pools

Albany

$1–$10

Tōtara Park Pools, Goodwood Heights
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Tōtara Park Pools

Goodwood Heights

Free

Franklin Pool and Leisure, Pukekohe
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Franklin Pool and Leisure

Pukekohe

Up to $8

Glass Bottom Boat Tours, Leigh
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Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Leigh

$25–$40

Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre, Mt Roskill
West Wave Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Henderson
Kaipātiki Springs, Parakai
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Kaipātiki Springs

Parakai

$18–$35

Age and confidence limits vary sharply here — some operators take toddlers on a harbour cruise, others set a floor of ten or twelve for anything self-propelled. Each listing notes the ages it suits.