To check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at this beach, see the Safeswim website.
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. See 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.
What to see and do at St Heliers Bay Beach Reserve
Boat ramp
‑ There is a boat ramp opposite Goldie Street, one at the corner of Cliff and Vale Roads and one smaller boat ramps not suitable for large boats adjacent to Cliff Road public toilets.
Picnic tables
‑ By the playground at the eastern end of the reserve.
Drinking fountain
‑ Drinking fountain is near the toilets at Cliff Road.
Barbecues
‑ Electric barbecues by the playground at the eastern end of the reserve.
Always follow the rules on where you can walk your dog on our website even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about the dog access rules in Policy on dogs.
Safe swimming areas
Image of dog sign
All TimesAll Times
Prohibited
All times
This covers the area in front of the bathing sheds.
Beach
Image of dog sign
WinterWinter
SummerSummer
Off-leash
4pm - 10am
On-leash
10am - 4pm
On-leash
5pm - 10am
Prohibited
10am - 5pm
This covers non-water areas.
Reserve areas
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All TimesAll Times
On-leash
All times
This also includes the boat ramp
Water areas
Image of dog sign
WinterWinter
SummerSummer
Off-leash
All times
Off-leash
5pm - 10am
Prohibited
10am - 5pm
This covers all water areas except marked swimming areas.
St Heliers Bay Beach Reserve - Picnic table and playground with the beach in the background.
St Heliers Bay Beach Reserve - Play module with ladder, climbing wall and slide, with the rest of the playground and toilets in the background.
St Heliers Bay Beach Reserve - Curved slide from the play module, with the beach and Rangitoto Island in the distance.
St Heliers Bay Beach Reserve - Set of two swings (western end of the playground) with the rest of the playground and Rangitoto Island in the background.
St Heliers Bay Beach Reserve - Swing set with a basket swing at the eastern end of the playground with the beach in the background.
Located alongside the beach at St Heliers Bay, this playground has a range of play equipment including climbing dome, play module with ladders and slides, and two sets of two swings (one with an accessible basket-swing).
There is seating and picnic tables near the playground, and toilets at the eastern end of the playground.
Playground safety rules and tips
Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:
Playgrounds are risky and designed to challenge – always supervise children.
Use play equipment as it is intended.
Playgrounds are for everyone – respect others, take turns.
Summer tips:
Playground surfaces get hot – check before using and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
Play when it’s cool and avoid the heat of the day.
Be sunsmart.
Age group
Suitable for:
Preschool
Junior
Type of play
Climbing
Crawling
Swinging
Sliding
Imaginative play
Sand play
Playground Surface
Rubber
Shade
There isn't any shade over the playground. You will need to bring a hat and sunscreen.
Fencing
Partially fenced (on the road side)
Accessible features at this playground
A basket swing is available on the swing set at the eastern end of the playground (near the toilets).
Facilities at St Heliers Bay Beach Reserve
Boat ramp
There is a boat ramp opposite Goldie Street, one at the corner of Cliff and Vale Roads and one smaller boat ramps not suitable for large boats adjacent to Cliff Road public toilets.
Picnic tables
By the playground at the eastern end of the reserve.
Drinking fountain
Drinking fountain is near the toilets at Cliff Road.
Barbecues
Electric barbecues by the playground at the eastern end of the reserve.
Outdoor shower
By both toilet blocks.
Toilets and changing rooms
There are toilets and changing rooms opposite Vellenoweth Green and toilets near the playground in Cliff Road. Open 6am to 9.30pm daily.
