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Orpheus bay

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Waitakere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand

  • ๐ŸŒŸ BeachNearby Score: 47/100
  • ๐Ÿ“ Location: Waitakere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand
  • ๐Ÿ”“ Public beach: Yes
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ Free entry: Yes
  • โณ Sandy: Yes
  • ๐Ÿ“ Beach length: 0.26km (super small)
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ Country's language: English
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Country's currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD $)
  • ๐Ÿ—ณ Rated 85 times
  • ๐ŸŒ Last updated on: May 10, 2024

About Orpheus bay

Orpheus bay is a safe, clean, secluded and relaxing and small sandy beach in Waitakere Ranges. It's a clothing optional beach. There's nothing like sunbathing and swimming au naturel. It's around 0.26km in length, which is super small, and there are no shades. It is never crowded here. There are no amenities so bring what you need and please don't leave anything behind. Be aware that drinking alcohol, smoking, and bringing dogs is not allowed.

Safety and Access

You can go to this beach by car and walking or hiking - note that it's not that easy to get there. There are no lifeguards on duty at the beach, so keep that in mind, but if youโ€™re looking for somewhere quiet to hang out, Orpheus bay is a good place. Be aware that this is a clothing optional beach (so there might be nudist zones). There is parking space nearby. Orpheus bay is usually calm.

Infrastructure

There are no outside shower, umbrella for rent, and chairs for rent, so bring your own if you need. Nearby there areย no food options, so bring plenty of food and water and remember to take all the trash with you.

Things to do on Orpheus bay

The water here is suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Stargazing can be enjoyed as well.

The best time to visit Orpheus bay

๐ŸŒดGood weather and less crowd:

January, February, March, December are the best months to visit Orpheus bay and other beaches in Waitakere Ranges, because that's when the temperatures are warm and there's probably less crowd (not guaranteed).

โ˜€๏ธHottest months:

January, February, March, December

โ„๏ธColdest months:

June, July, August, September

โ›ˆ Rainiest months:

May, June, July, August

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Day Temperature23ยฐ C23ยฐ C21ยฐ C19ยฐ C17ยฐ C15ยฐ C13ยฐ C14ยฐ C14ยฐ C16ยฐ C18ยฐ C21ยฐ C
Night Temperature17ยฐ C17ยฐ C16ยฐ C15ยฐ C13ยฐ C12ยฐ C10ยฐ C11ยฐ C11ยฐ C12ยฐ C13ยฐ C15ยฐ C
Rain94mm118mm105mm128mm173mm198mm173mm179mm168mm101mm92mm111mm

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General info

  • ๐ŸŒŸ BeachNearby Score: 47/100
  • ๐Ÿ“ Location: Waitakere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand
  • ๐Ÿ”“ Public beach: Yes
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ Free entry: Yes
  • โณ Sandy: Yes
  • ๐Ÿ“ Beach length: 0.26km (super small)
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ Country's language: English
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Country's currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD $)
  • ๐Ÿ—ณ Rated 85 times
  • ๐ŸŒ Last updated on: May 10, 2024

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