Medlands Beach
Sandhills Road, Great Barrier Island
Total fire ban across all islands in the Hauraki Gulf
A prohibited fire season is in effect across the entire Hauraki Gulf. This means a total ban on outdoor fires and a suspension of all previously granted fire permits.
Find what you can and can’t do during a prohibited fire season, plus fire safety tips, at checkitsalright.nz.
For further information, visit fireandemergency.nz.
About Medlands Beach
Medlands Beach is in Oruawharo Bay on the east coast of Great Barrier Island.
The beach is the most accessible on the island, and is a popular tourist area. The beach does not have lifeguards - the safest swimming areas are at either end of the beach.
You can easily find the access points down the dunes to the beach as these are often marked by large trees like the Norfolk Pine.
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.
Contact us to report a problem at this park