This is Long Bay Beach, 1 km long / Maori "Te One-roa-o-Kahu", meaning "long expanse of sand"
It is the most northern beach on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand, Aotearoa
And it is the most popular beach too
Long Bay Regional Park is a popular destination and offers a sweeping expanse of sand surrounded by the Hauraki Gulf and adjoining marine reserve.
There are also bush and coastal walks, sea kayaking, the historic Vaughan homestead, a restaurant and kiosk, barbecue and picnic sites
and children play area - complete with miniature train and flying fox.
The beach is safe for swimming and boating too.