Beaches

[Sunmail]

We'll be on the Diamond Princess for the Feb. 25 sailing from Sydney to Auckland. We live in Florida and like to visit other beaches when we travel. I noticed that the Tauranga port is partly described as a beach resort area at Mount Maunganui. Does anyone know what sort of beach this is and if it is feasible to get there from the ship to enjoy the day?

 

I'd also be interested in any information on other beaches that may be available on our itinerary.

 

1. Sydney (we are getting in late the day before embarkation so no real time to go to a beach, I'm afraid)

2. Melbourne

3. Hobart

4. Dunedin

5. Christchurch

6. Tauranga

7. Auckland

 

Thank you!!

[niteshade1312]

If you were to go to Sydney, from Circular Quay jump on a 380 or L82 bus and it will take you straight to Bondi Beach in about half and hour. It tends to be over rated but you still can't miss it.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

You can check out the beaches at Mt Maunganui from this web cam ....

 

http://www.citynews.co.nz/webcams/

 

(click on the wave cam and then take control of camera).

 

The ship docks at Mt Maunganui,the port for Tauranga,and the beaches are about 10 minutes walk from the gangway.You can swim harbourside in the still waters of Pilot Bay ,or in the surf at the "Mount"....... oceanside.

[maxx]

Give Bondi beach a miss and catch a ferry to Manly....this gives you a great trip on the best harbour in the world and then you can walk to the beach.

[Sunmail]

Thank you all very much for the beach info. Sounds like we have 3 great options!!