Red Beach, Auckland Map

About Red Beach, Auckland

Red Beach is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km north-northwest of Auckland, the regional capital. Red Beach is located at 36.6124°S, 174.6887°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Red Beach rests against the vibrant green of the North Island's landscape, a coastal locality where the air carries the faint, briny scent of the sea. It lies 21.6 km north-north-west of North Shore (from North Shore: bearing 345°T), and is situated 11.6 km north of Albany. Gentle slopes, softened by native bush and pockets of manicured lawns, lead down towards the ochre-tinged sands that give Red Beach its name. The land here breathes with the tide, a constant ebb and flow that shapes the shoreline and influences the very rhythm of life. To the east, the Orewa River meanders towards Puawai Bay, its waters reflecting the wide, often cloud-dappled sky, a constant reminder of the water's pervasive presence in this part of the Auckland Region.

Historically, Red Beach has seen its share of quiet development, evolving from a more rural setting to the residential hub it is today, yet it retains a connection to the land and sea that has always defined its character. The local economy, while now largely supported by residential living and its proximity to larger centres, still acknowledges its roots in the surrounding agricultural land and the opportunities presented by the coastal environment. Fishing boats, though perhaps fewer than in generations past, still dot the waters of Puawai Bay, a visual echo of earlier times. The nearby Okura Bush Walkway offers a chance to immerse oneself in the native flora, a verdant counterpoint to the more open coastal vistas, a subtle reminder of the natural heritage that Red Beach is fortunate to share.

About This Red Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Beach, Auckland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.61236, 174.68871. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Red Beach.

Red Beach sits within the Auckland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Red Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.