Muriwai Beach is one of the great beaches in West Auckland. Muriwai is a small seaside settlement with a spectacular coastline on the west coast of Auckland above the Waitakere Ranges and is the most popular home of a colony of gannets.
Near the beach is the Muriwai Gannet Colony, home to over a thousand gannets who return from Australia every year between August and March. There is a car park near the beach, which leads to a range of viewing platforms that allow visitors to close up views of the colony and the rough coastline.
A colony of gannets is crowned on rough coastal cliffs and stacks of Muriwai Beach! It's wonderful to see these beautiful seabirds close up. Between August and March, the best time to see 1200 pairs of gannets is here.
You can take the 1.5-hour Muriwai Beach Loop Track to spend more time in Muriwai's breathtaking beach setting. This walk will take you across the sand dunes to Muriwai Beach and back along the Coast Road Walkway.
Muriwai Beach and Maori Bay are popular surfing places, so if you're an experienced surfer, try it out! Otherwise, beginners can get into the sport by taking surf lessons with the nearest surf school.
The beach is New Zealand's favourite playground, but it can be a dangerous spot as well. Knowing about the hazards and risks and preparing yourself can ensure that you and your family will enjoy the heat, the sea, and the beach safely this summer.
The Water Safety Code is a perfect guide to keep yourself safe in and around the water. It consists of four basic rules to remember every time you venture into the water; Be Prepared, Look Out For Yourself and Others, Be Mindful of The Dangers, and Know Your Limits.
Animals | Dogs, other animals, and pets are forbidden at bookable sites and accommodation at all Auckland Council regional parks. Registered aid dogs are an exception. If you have a registered service dog with an exemption, you will need to remind our staff at the time of booking.
In all other areas of the park, unless otherwise stated in the dog-walking section, dogs have to be on their leash to keep them and the public safe at all times.
Alcohol | Visible and excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited. We may ask you and your party to leave the park and your permit will be revoked.
Smoke-Free Parks | As in all city parks and reserves in Auckland, smoking is not allowed. Our parks are all smoke-free.
Waste Disposal | Please keep our parks and beaches litter-free. Garbage bins were provided in the vicinity to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins available, take any trash with you when you leave.
Outdoor Fires | All public areas within the Auckland Region have a strict fire ban. It is illegal to light an open fire at Muriwai Beach and its surrounding areas.
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Muriwai! This is a phone snap edited in Snapseed that I grabbed when first visiting the place back in 2018. A lot going on in the sky on this day!
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One of my all time fave walking spots, bush tracks that lead to this incredible lookout β¨
Almost sunset at Muriwai, a stretch of wild coastline an hour drive north from New Zealandβs biggest city Auckland. The place is also famous for the huge gannet colony and the birds were even louder than the sound of the crashing waves.
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Muriwai Beach - Auckland - New Zealand
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To the mate that rolled his car yesterday at Muriwai beach, i hope all is good and hope to see you out on the beach soon.
To everyone involved and that lended a hand thank you for your help.
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Muriwai Beach - Auckland - New Zealand
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Muriwai π was one of the first places that I visited when I arrived in Auckland. I quickly realized how much I had to discover! The west coast is the perfect spot for hiking and surfing πββοΈ. Anyway... after one year I keep discovering some amazing new places π€
White sand beaches are old news. The black basalt landscape at Aucklandβs West Coast wins hands down for most dramatic coastline any day. Aucklands most beloved west coast beaches - Bethells, Muriwai and Anawhata #seastheday #blacksandbeach #weekendvibes
ΠΠ° ΠΊΡΠ°Ρ ΡΠ²Π΅ΡΠ° ΠΈ Π² 30-ΡΠΈ ΠΌΠΈΠ½ΡΡΠ°Ρ ΠΎΡ Π΄ΠΎΠΌΠ° π¦π€π #muriwaibeach #newzealand #auckland #muriwai #muriwaibeachnz
nzlandscapephotos . Caves?? Yeah there is a few formations like this in Nz. This is in Auckland. Guess where??!π. Waves carved the rock to form this beautiful carve on the shore. How many have been here?? #aucklandnightphotography #nz #newzealand #seacave #seacaves #auckland #visitauckland #lamdscapephotography #seascape #seascapephotography #muriwai #muriwaibeach #muriwaibeachnz #muriwaigannetcolony #muriwaiphotographer #beach #caves #aucklandlandscapes #sunset #bluehour #familytrip #brother #eveningwalk #eveningvibes #weekendvibes #canonphotography #canonnz #love #coffee #camping
Today I want to share a gorgeous spot to spend your day! And that is β¦ Muriwai Beach and the clifftop gannet colony! Link in bioπ
You can explore the Muriwai beach village, take a relaxed walk on the beach and check out the coveted gannet colony.
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Painting the sky π
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A lil beach stroll
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Sunset surf sessions π
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Weβre literaly get blown by the wind that afternoon. Thank you Kirsty from dogandco.photography for agreeing to do the photoshoot at this very unideal situation π€£ Itβs a VERY beautiful beach indeed.
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nzlandscapephotos After photographing a watersplash in South Island few months back, I tried to give it another go with not so bad result. Our light source sun, is apparently from opposite direction resulting deep shadow on our side. It looks like someone splashing mudπ€£π€ͺπ. How do you like this shot?? Do you like itβs colour grade?? Let me know in the comments. Weekends up!! Whatβs your plans??! #aucklandnightphotography #newzealand #nz #auckland #visitauckland #muriwai #muriwaibeach #muriwaigannetcolony #muriwaibeachnz #watersplash #watersplashphotography #watersplashing #watersplashessence #seascape #seascapephotography #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsetlover #sunset_pics #sunsetmadness #tropicalsunset #colourgrading #colourgradinggoals #lightroom #photoshop #eveningstroll #beachvibes #beachphotoshoot #beachphotography #rockpools
Time out from the wine thing and what a morning was had at the stunning Maori Bay, Muriwai. Weβve put our marker in the sand πΊ with sandmagicbylesley
