Harbour cruise
Enjoy the coastline from the water with views back toward Auckland and the North Shore.
Explore the area
Time on the Water
Auckland, often referred to as the "City of Sails", offers a wealth of opportunities to enjoy time on the water — from relaxed beach activities to sailing, kayaking, and island trips across the Hauraki Gulf. Whether you are seeking something simple or a more memorable experience, there are many ways to explore from the water.
Dolphin and wildlife tours
Explore the Hauraki Gulf and, with a bit of luck, encounter dolphins and marine life.
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Located on the waterfront, this museum tells the story of Auckland's strong connection to the sea — from early Polynesian voyaging to modern sailing culture. Visitors can also take to the water as part of their visit, with the opportunity to sail on the heritage vessel 'Ted Ashby'. (Booking required)
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
A unique underwater experience showcasing marine life from New Zealand and beyond. Walk through the aquarium tunnels and get up close to sharks, rays, and penguins — an enjoyable option for all ages.
Swimming at local beaches
Safe, accessible swimming at Torbay, Waiake, Long Bay, and surrounding bays.
Kayaking
A relaxed way to experience the coast, with opportunities to paddle between nearby beaches.
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
An unforgettable evening experience, kayaking through softly glowing waters created by natural bioluminescence. Led by knowledgeable guides, this two-hour tour at Waiake Beach allows guests to experience this remarkable phenomenon firsthand. Most visible between October and April, all equipment is provided.
Day Sea Kayak Tour to Tiritiri Matangi Island
An engaging guided sea kayak experience across the Hauraki Gulf to Tiritiri Matangi Island. This journey combines time on the water with the opportunity to explore a renowned wildlife sanctuary, known for its native birdlife, rich history, and scenic coastal landscapes.
Kayak the Okura Estuary
A guided kayaking experience within the Long Bay–Okura Marine Reserve, offering a gentle and scenic way to explore the coastline. Glide through calm tidal waters bordered by mangroves and native bush, with opportunities to observe local wildlife along the way. Designed for all levels, with stable kayaks and full safety equipment provided.
Paddleboarding (SUP)
Calm conditions in sheltered bays make this an easy and enjoyable way to explore the coastline.
Torbay Sailing Club — on the beach at the end of the road
The club has sailed off Waiake Beach since 1959 and traces its roots to one of Auckland's earliest yacht clubs. It is volunteer-run, family-minded and open about who it welcomes: Olympians and round-the-world sailors have started here, and so have nine-year-olds in Optimists. It is also the home of Yachting New Zealand's 49er programme, which is why Olympic-class skiffs launch off our beach.
The club's website →Learn to sail
The club runs beginner courses from its own beach: four-day school-holiday courses and six-week Saturday courses for children and teenagers, and six-week Saturday courses and a short refresher for adults. Boats and lifejackets are provided; children need to be able to swim 50 metres. Places and dates are the club's — book with them directly, and tell us if you'd like a hand.
Courses and bookings →
Sunday club racing
From September to May the club races every Sunday, with the briefing at 10 am and the fleets launching off the beach soon after. Visiting sailors are welcome for a small entry fee on the day, and spectators have the best seats in the house: the sand, the reserve and our terrace.
Racing calendar →
Sir Peter Blake Regatta — first weekend of December
Every year the bay fills with several hundred young sailors and their families for what the club describes as the largest youth regatta in the Southern Hemisphere, raced for the Sir Peter Blake Memorial Trophy and with a tree planted for every entry. The whole bay takes part; book early for that weekend, and expect our minimum-stay period to apply.
About the regatta →
Oceanbridge Sail Auckland — February
Yachting New Zealand's premier Olympic-class regatta is hosted from Torbay: around a hundred and twenty sailors from New Zealand and overseas in 49ers, 29ers, ILCAs and foiling boards, rigging on Aickin Reserve and launching across the beach in front of the apartments. The next edition is 11–14 February 2027. The photographs on this page are ours, from the 2026 regatta and the Blake Regatta before it.
Club calendar →Regatta mornings at Waiake
Your hosts are happy to assist with arranging bookings for these experiences — just ask.
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