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New Zealand · Auckland Region

Best beaches in Whangaparāoa

3 ranked beaches in Whangaparāoa, Auckland Region

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Whangaparāoa

  1. 1

    Army Bay Beach

    Gateway beach near Shakespear Regional Park with calm coastal setting.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Big Manly Beach

    Sheltered Hibiscus Coast beach popular for swimming and families.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Stanmore Bay Beach

    Community beach with broad sand and good local facilities.

    7.0

What makes Whangaparāoa's beaches stand out?

Whangaparāoa sits in Auckland Region, New Zealand and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Whangaparāoa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.