Bring your board to one of the black-sand surf beaches on the west coast – check out favourites like Piha, Muriwai or Karekare.

Head north to the expansive golden sands and clear waters of Tāwharanui and Pakiri.

If you’re looking for a calm beach near the city centre, visit Mission Bay, Kohimarama or St Heliers, just a 15-minute drive from downtown Auckland.

Enjoy a stroll along the promenade, hire a kayak or stand up paddleboard, or tuck into fresh fish and chips.