Hibiscus and Bays

Hibiscus and Bays lies on the Hauraki Gulf in Auckland, New Zealand, where the Whangaparāoa Peninsula and a chain of sheltered suburban bays meet the sea. Ōrewa, one of the area’s main centres, faces a long sandy beach beside the Ōrewa River estuary. The Māori name Whangaparāoa is commonly translated as “Bay of Whales”, reflecting the peninsula’s enduring connection with the gulf. At its eastern tip, Shakespear Regional Park combines working farmland, coastal tracks and a predator-fenced wildlife sanctuary. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Hibiscus and Bays and Auckland’s northern coast.

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