Nothing beats a day at the beach as the cherry on top of a perfect Kiwi summer but if you're not a fan of crowded Auckland beaches, Minnehaha (also known as Thorne Bay) is the perfect place.

Tucked between Milford and Takapuna, this private little beach is accessible via a coastal walkway, or, for the adventurers among us, a walk across the rocks.

This picturesque spot is perfect for a picnic, a swim to beat the heat or just to soak up the sun on the beach. The views of Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf are incredible, so make sure you bring your camera to make the most of it.

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Through a rocky pathway, past beautiful homes and crashing waves you will find Minnehaha Beach; a cove for the tan and beautiful. This intimate swimming spot boasts a body of clear, blue water and enough sand to perch on with a group of friends or family. Overhanging tree branches provide spots to shade from the beaming sun and you’re bound to bump into someone you know. Minnehaha appears secret in it’s location though popular with it’s visitors. A beach offering space to play, sunbathe and wallow in the waters. Indulge in yourself, bring your beach towel and spend an afternoon here.

A cute little walk around the rocks with some friends in the know and I ended up here. Sandy beach swimming… the closest thing in Auckland to those beaches on postcards that I collect.

A cute little walk around the rocks with some friends in the know and I ended up here. Sandy beached swimming...the closest thing in Auckland to those beaches on postcards that I collect.