Murrays Bay Beach

Murray’s Bay is small but, with the exception of my homeboy, Milford, it’s my favourite of the North Shore beaches. There no shops so it’s not too busy (unless the yacht club has a regatta on…) and it feels more secluded. As others mentioned, Mairangi is easily accessible either by a path that goes along the cliff top or if the tide isn’t too high, along the sewer line.

Murrays Bay is a small beach next door to Mairangi– which you can get to easily by the cool concrete walkway between them. It’s best at low tide but we had quite a big of fun getting splashes from high tide as well. Beware though it does get slippery when wet.
Murrays; most recognisable landmark would be the wharf to the opposite end of this path– where people queue up to jump off and ladder up again for another go. Looks like good fun!
There is a steep concrete path that goes alongside the cliff-​top houses on the same side as the wharf and goes to Rothesay Bay. A sailing club also lives here and there is grassy areas with a few trees for shade that isn’t too far from the golden sand and water. A concrete staircase down to the inviting water and view of Rangitoto– quite popular in the summer so park at a nearby side street and come on down

My local and the place to be on a warm sunny evening when the water is at its warmest. Popular spot for jumping off the wharf and home to the local sailing club. There’s a walkway that will take you along to Mairangi Bay or onto Campbell’s Bay Beach, my personal favourite. Always great fun to be had on the walkway at high tide dodging the crashing waves.

I love taking a walk on Murray’s Bay Beach. It is a great place to walk and those rock formations makes it seem like I was on some sort of adventure. It’s always exciting. I enjoy walking there after having a hearty meal at Serengeti Restaurant and to enjoy the sunset. It’s always good seeing other people there fishing and running, it’s one of the beaches on the shore that aren’t so crowded so there is plenty of space for everybody to do their own thing. I have been there for a swim and waddle during the summer. It is a beautiful beach that can be missed if you drive too fast.

The North Shore is inundated with great beaches and I feel like Murray Bay often gets forgotten. Though I do think there are better beaches nearby, on a hot summers day Murrays Bay is a great option, and will probably be a bit less crowded.
It’s pretty small which I quite like, and when it’s busy there is a really cool family vibe. There’s a great grassy area, perfect for a picnic, some games, or some chill time under the shade of a tree.
The water is really safe to swim in, and to rocks bordering either end of the beach make for some really good exploring.
My favourite part of the beach however, is the wharf. This is one mother of a wharf, and is one of the most well-​known among fellow wharf jumpers. When it’s sunny and the tide is up, it is littered with sunbathers, walkers, jumpers and spectators. There is an easy to use staircase making getting back out of the water simple. And because the beach is pretty sheltered, it’s always calm.

Murrays Bay beach is approximately a three and a half minute walk from my house. So naturally this is my local and there’s no way I could count the times I’ve shot down here for a dip. While it is not the longest of beaches and certainly doesn’t have that crisp, white sand you hunt for on the east coast, this beach has it’s own character. The wharf means this beach is listed near the very top of local hangouts for the bays teenagers. When the tide is high the wharf will almost certainly be packed with people practicing their bombs off the edge. The beach also has a sailing club, which means boaties are hanging around often and there’s a set of swings right off the sand — another drawing card. This beach is beautiful and a great spot for swimming, sailing, walking or bombing. Head down in the morning to walk along the causeway and enjoy the morning sun as it glistens off the calm lapping waters.

I am such a huge fan of the outdoors and we are just spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches in our beautiful city.
Located on the North Shore in between Mairangi Bay and Rothesay Bay is this little gem called Murrays Bay. With a lovely stretch of soft beach to relax upon, and a bay that is perfect for swimming, and boating.
The Murrays Bay Wharf is great for jumping off in high tide, as there is a nice depth to the water for a big splash. If you are a keen fisherman/​woman, or kid sink a line off the wharf and as you ponder on the view of Rangitoto island wait on that lucky bite. Great place really to teach the young children to fish, as it is safe and picturesque.
The Bay is also home to Murrays Bay Sailing Club; located at 513 Beach Road which offers sailing facilities for all levels of dinghy sailing. An East Coast Bays jewel to sum it up.