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Shakespeare Regional Park
A regional park at the tip of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula north of Auckland with several sheltered bays, offering both flat-water and wave options depending on tide and which bay is used. Free BBQs, toilets and generous launch space make it a low-key local favorite with little crowding.
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Wind
| best months |
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| direction to shore | works best in prevailing SW wind at Shakespear Beach |
Water
| type | mixed |
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| tides | Okoromai Bay is most used at high tide; conditions vary by bay depending on tide and wind angle |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
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| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | multiple bays suit different levels depending on wind and tide |
Launch & crowd
| description | good launch areas with BBQs, toilets, plenty of open beach |
|---|---|
| vibe | quiet, uncrowded, family-park feel with camping on site |
Hazards
- boat traffic in bays
- shellfish/rocks possible on some bays
Tips
- Okoromai Bay works best around high tide
- camping is available on site for a multi-day trip
Travel basics
| airport | AKL Auckland International Airport |
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| getting there | drive ~40km north of Auckland to the Whangaparaoa Peninsula |
| accommodation | on-site campground at the regional park |
| cost level | budget |
| no wind | walking tracks past WWII gun emplacements, wetlands, and Hauraki Gulf lookouts |
Nearby: Shoal Bay, St Heliers, Muriwai Beach
Sources: web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com · wingsandwaves.co.nz