Pakiri Beach

Walk along the white sands of Pakiri Beach and you'll feel you are a world away from the city. The solitude, sand dunes and birdlife add to this special place. It's only around an hour north of Auckland City and a short drive over the hill from Leigh.
Occasionally there will be a temporary structure as part of a film set. 

Tawharanui Regional Park

This regional park north of Auckland is part farmland and part regenerating bush. A predator proof fence runs across the peninsula. The beach is beautiful and a good length for a walk. There are also tracks through the native bush areas. Pick up a brochure when you get there.