Leigh

Leigh is a small coastal community in the north of the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It lies on the west side of Omaha Cove, a small inlet within Omaha Bay to the south of Cape Rodney. It is 13km from Matakana, 21km from Warkworth and approximately 92km north of Auckland City. It is most noted for being the nearest town to Goat Island Marine Reserve the first of its type in New Zealand. The reserve is also the location for the University of Auckland's Marine Laboratory.

There are a number of beaches close to Leigh including Omaha, Goat Island, Whangateau and Pakiri. There are also numerous fishing spots and seafood hunting areas. Goat Island Marine Reserve provides several organised features including scenic marine observations, glass-bottom boat trips and scuba-diving; fishing is strictly prohibited.

Leigh is primarily a fishing village. It exports fresh fish both nationally and internationally. The Leigh Fish and Chips shop is well-known for the quality of its offerings.

 

12 °C


Clouds, scattered clouds


Wind6.77 m/s
Cloudiness49 %
Temperature (min/max)11/12 °C
Pressure1017 hpa
Humidity70 %
Last update: 21 Nov 2024 @ 14:10

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  • The Barn2009-09-11

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    The BarnThe Barn located outside the seaside village of Leigh offer a farm stay with 12 Beds, one double, two singles, 8 bunks. Nearby is Seafriends offering cafe, aquarium and dive-gear hire as well as the Sawmill Cafe for food and bands. The Goat Island Marine Reserve is nearby too. READ MORE

  • The Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company2009-09-11

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Leigh Sawmill Brewing CompanyThe Leigh Sawmill Cafe in Leigh offer a restaurant, accommodation and the The Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company where you can visit the brewery for tasting beers and sales at the Brewery Cellar Door. Brewery Tours and Tasting of the hand crafted natural premium beers in the micro-brewery is a must for beer drinkers. READ MORE

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  • Glass Bottom Boat

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    Glass Bottom BoatVisit Glass Bottom Boat in LeighREAD MORE

  • Discover Goat Island 2009-09-11

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    Discover Goat Island Discover Goat Island based in Leigh offer guided tours to Goat Island Marine Reserve, with snorkelling tours and rocky shore tours from Cape Rodney to Okakari Point MR. B&B accommodation also available. READ MORE

  • The Leigh Sawmill Café 2009-09-11

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Leigh Sawmill Café The Leigh Sawmill Café, famous for our gourmet wood fired pizzas and fresh fish is located in Leigh and offer self cater apartments as well with five suites. Nearby attractions: Goat Island Marine, Pakiri Beach, Matheson Bay, Tawharanui RP, Little Barrier IslandREAD MORE

  • Tera del Mar Bed and Breakfast2009-09-11

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    Tera del Mar Bed and BreakfastTera del Mar Bed and Breakfast, a charming old world villa with all of the modern comforts offer four guest rooms with sea views; chocolates; flowers; French doors; and access to a wrap-around verandah, located in Leigh, in the Auckland region of New Zealand. READ MORE

  • Goat Island Dive and Snorkel2009-09-11

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    Goat Island Dive and SnorkelHere at Goat Island Dive in Leigh, we offer safe, professional, and most of all fun in-depth diving training, courses, trips and top quality snorkel and scuba hire rentals and charter fishing trips in the outer Hauraki Gulf onboard our fishing charter boat. READ MORE

  • Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre2009-09-11

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education CentreSeafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre in Leigh dedicate their work to saving our seas. The complex has a aquariums, a library, a restaurant, a dive hire service and offers school trips. READ MORE

  • The Leigh Sawmill Cafe Function Venue 2009-09-11

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Leigh Sawmill Cafe Function Venue The Leigh Sawmill Cafe located in Leigh offer venues for weddings, parties, corporate functions, special occasions for up to 120 people. Specially prepared menu to enjoy in the dining room and the flower and herb gardens as well as a conference room is available to guests. Staff assist with organizing schedules, day trips, meals and self catering facilities. READ MORE