Notable beach · Auckland, Auckland
Hamiltons Gap
Hamiltons Gap is a beach in Auckland, Auckland.
Hamiltons Gap: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Hamiltons Gap
Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Hamiltons Gap — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -37.13100, 174.57125. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hamiltons Gap
- Matakawau Point · beach · Auckland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Manukau Heads · viewpoint · Auckland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Manukau Heads Historic Lighthouse · fort · Auckland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Donald McLean · viewpoint · Auckland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Whatipu Beach · beach · Auckland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kakamatua Inlet · beach · Auckland · ~18 km · Must-see
- HMS Orpheus Graves · fort · Auckland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Manukau Harbour · beach · Auckland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Te Toiokawharu · viewpoint · Auckland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Karioitahi Waterfall · waterfall · Auckland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Former Seagrove RNZAF Station · fort · Auckland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kitakita Falls · waterfall · Auckland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Karioitahi Beach · beach · Waikato · ~27 km · Must-see
- Lion Rock · river spot · Auckland · ~27 km · Must-see
- French Bay / Otitori Bay · beach · Auckland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Maungataketake · viewpoint · Auckland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Titirangi Soldiers Memorial Church · church · Auckland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Saint Bride's Church · church · Auckland · ~28 km · Must-see
Other beaches & coast near Hamiltons Gap
- Matakawau Point · beach · Auckland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Whatipu Beach · beach · Auckland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kakamatua Inlet · beach · Auckland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Manukau Harbour · beach · Auckland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Karioitahi Beach · beach · Waikato · ~27 km · Must-see
- French Bay / Otitori Bay · beach · Auckland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Whites Beach · beach · Auckland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Anawhata Beach · beach · Auckland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Bethells Beach · beach · Auckland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Māngere Inlet · beach · Auckland · ~37 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Hamiltons Gap safe to swim today?
No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Hamiltons Gap yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hamiltons Gap?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hamiltons Gap?
Nearby: Matakawau Point (beach, 11 km), Manukau Heads (viewpoint, 11 km), Manukau Heads Historic Lighthouse (fort, 12 km), Mount Donald McLean (viewpoint, 16 km), Whatipu Beach (beach, 17 km), Kakamatua Inlet (beach, 18 km).
Is Hamiltons Gap worth visiting?
Hamiltons Gap is listed as a notable beach in Auckland on Spotwander.