Hauraki Gulf
A large sheltered gulf off Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula, dotted with over 50 islands such as Waiheke, Rangitoto and Tiritiri Matangi. It is a marine park with dolphins, whales and Bryde's whales, and it is Auckland's sailing playground.
- Where
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -36.6265, 174.9331
Get the Hauraki Gulf stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Hauraki Gulf. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Auckland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Hauraki Gulf
Tiritiri Matangi Island 4.8 km
An island nature reserve in the Hauraki Gulf, where volunteers planted 280,000 trees from 1984 to restore its forest. Predators were removed, and rare birds such as takahe, kokako and little spotted kiwi can now be seen on its tracks.
Rangitoto Island 19 km
A symmetrical volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf, 25 minutes by ferry from Auckland, that erupted from the sea only about 600 years ago. Walkers climb the 260 metre summit through a forest of pohutukawa that grew on bare lava.
Waiheke Island 24 km
The second largest island in the Hauraki Gulf, reached by ferry from downtown Auckland in about 40 minutes. It is known for its vineyards, olive groves and sandy bays such as Oneroa and Onetangi.
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium 26 km
A public aquarium at 23 Tamaki Drive, opened on 25 January 1985 and created by the marine archaeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton. It was built inside old stormwater tanks, and a long underwater tunnel takes visitors past sharks and rays.
Auckland Harbour Bridge 28 km
A motorway bridge across the Waitemata Harbour joining central Auckland to the North Shore, opened in 1959. Its original four lanes were widened in 1969 by clip on lanes added to each side, and you can walk over the harbour on its summit tour.
Viaduct Harbour 29 km
A former commercial harbour on the Auckland waterfront, now lined with restaurants, bars, offices and apartments. It was redeveloped for the America's Cup challenges of 2000 and 2003, and yachts and superyachts moor there today.
St Patrick's Basilica Auckland 29 km
The Catholic cathedral of Auckland, in the city centre, built in 1907 in a Gothic style by the architect Edward Mahoney. It was reopened in 2007 after a restoration, and has a heritage Category 1 listing.
Sky Tower 29 km
A telecommunications and observation tower in central Auckland, 328 metres high and the tallest free standing structure in the southern hemisphere. It opened in 1997 and visitors can look out from the decks or take a walk or jump around its edge.
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Questions
Where is Hauraki Gulf?
Hauraki Gulf is in Auckland, New Zealand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Tiritiri Matangi Island (4.8 km), Rangitoto Island (19 km), Waiheke Island (24 km).
How do I get the Hauraki Gulf stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Hauraki Gulf and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Auckland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Hauraki Gulf before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Auckland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
Collect your first stamp.
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