Notable beach · Auckland, Auckland
The Cove
The Cove is a beach in Auckland, Auckland.
The Cove: 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 The Cove
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 The Cove — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -36.12003, 175.49287. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Cove
- Harataonga Bay · beach · Auckland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Whangapoua Beach · beach · Auckland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Aotea Conservation Park · sanctuary · Auckland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Awana Bay · beach · Auckland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Hobson · viewpoint · Auckland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Palmers Beach · beach · Auckland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Te Whanga-o-Motairehe / Katherine Bay · beach · Auckland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Park · sanctuary · Auckland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kaitoke Beach · beach · Auckland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Medlands Beach · beach · Auckland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mokohinau Islands Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Cape Colville · beach · Thames-Coromandel · ~51 km · Must-see
- Cuvier Island · river spot · Waikato · ~54 km · Must-see
- Moehau Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~61 km · Must-see
- Moturoa Point · beach · Auckland · ~0 km
- Hautapu Point · beach · Auckland · ~1 km
- Rakitu Island (Arid Island) · river spot · Auckland · ~1 km
- Rakitu Island Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~1 km
Other beaches & coast near The Cove
- Harataonga Bay · beach · Auckland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Whangapoua Beach · beach · Auckland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Awana Bay · beach · Auckland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Palmers Beach · beach · Auckland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Te Whanga-o-Motairehe / Katherine Bay · beach · Auckland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kaitoke Beach · beach · Auckland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Medlands Beach · beach · Auckland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Cape Colville · beach · Thames-Coromandel · ~51 km · Must-see
- Ōmaha Cove / Whanga-o-Maha · beach · Auckland · ~80 km · Must-see
- New Chums Beach · beach · Auckland · ~81 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit The Cove?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Cove?
Nearby: Harataonga Bay (beach, 6 km), Whangapoua Beach (beach, 8 km), Aotea Conservation Park (sanctuary, 12 km), Awana Bay (beach, 12 km), Mount Hobson (viewpoint, 13 km), Palmers Beach (beach, 15 km).
Is The Cove worth visiting?
The Cove is listed as a notable beach in Auckland on Spotwander.