ĀmioBlockhouse Bay Beach Reserve
69-79 Endeavour Street, Blockhouse Bay
About Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve
Perched on the edge of the Manukau Harbour, this reserve is a popular spot throughout the year. It has heritage sites with a wealth of Māori and European history sites, including a seawall built around 80 years ago.
The beach and grassed open space provide plenty of room for the kids to run around. Toilets, a barbecue, picnic tables and seating make it the perfect spot to relax or have a picnic.
A wide, flat walkway leads to the Blockhouse Bay Boat Club and spectacular views from the point. The boat ramp at the end of Endeavour Street provides access to the water for boats and kayaks.
The boat-themed playground is popular with younger children.
There is parking at the end of Endeavour Street. Pedestrians can also access the reserve from Blockhouse Bay Road and Taunton Terrace.
Follow the 3km Te Ara o Tiriwa / Green Bay Path along the coastline to Karaka Park. It forms one part of the Manukau Coastal Walkway network.
Accessible features at this park
The on-street parking at the end of Endeavour Street is very close to the park and facilities. There are no accessible car parking spaces.
Flat walkways run through the park along the coast and connect to the playground and accessible toilets.
Walkways to adjacent streets are steep and have stairs so are not suitable for people with access needs.
Check if it is safe to swim at this beach
Visit the Safeswim website for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at this beach.
You need to know
Animals
Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.
Alcohol
Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. Visit Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.
Smokefree parks
Our parks are all smokefree.
Waste
Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Outdoor fires
It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.
How to access Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve
- Pedestrian access ‑ Open 24 hours.
- Parking ‑ On-street parking is available at the end of Endeavour Street, and on Blockhouse Bay Road and Taunton Terrace.
What to see and do at Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve
- Picnic areas ‑ Feel free to set up your own picnic site. There are also some picnic tables and seats located in the park.
- Outdoor shower ‑ Located by the drinking fountain and the barbecue area.
- BBQ ‑ Barbecue with picnic table near the beach.
- Drinking fountain ‑ Located by the barbecue and outdoor shower.
- Boat ramp ‑
There are two boat ramps, one located by the carpark on Endeavour Street and the other by the Blockhouse Bay Boat Club. The ramp at the end of Endeavour Street is locked due to ongoing vandalism. Contact us on 09 301 0101 for the combination code if you wish to use this boat ramp. Visit Google Maps.
Āmio / Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve accessible map
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