Carters Beach Info, Auckland

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, located on the North Island. With a population of approximately 401,500 within the city boundary and 1.25 million in the greater Auckland area, this represents about one third of the population of the whole country.

Bayswater Point Devonport is an historic seaside village in North Shore City on New Zealand's North Island. Bayswater Point Devonport is an ideal place from which to visit Auckland. It is located on the northern shores of Auckland Harbour and is a 10 minute ferry trip or 15 minutes by car to downtown Auckland. Stroll  to the beach and golf course or along the waterfront to Devonport Village with its unique seaside atmosphere, fine restaurants, cafes and art galleries

Cambridge is known as The Town of Trees, situated on the bank of the Waikato river on New Zealand's North Island. Cambridge is world-acclaimed for its Stud Farms. It has a restful and peaceful ambience.

Devonport is a harbourside suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. In 2006 it had a population of 11,142.

Herne Bay proudly flies both the prestigious European Blue Flag and the yellow and blue Seaside Award, over its safe clean beaches. Wildlife also love the clean seas in the bay and bird and seal-watching Wildlife Sailing trips leave from Neptune's Arm.

Katikati possesses many special attractions. It is a level plateau about 20 miles in length, bounded on the one side by the Tauranga harbour; on the west it is sheltered by forest clad hills. In summer time the sea breeze starts at about 9 am, the wind veering to the west in the evening, contributing to the salubrity of the district. We enjoy all the amenities of civilisation, including those of religion and education by a happy hospitable community.'

Lake Karapiro. Formed by the last of eight hydroelectric Dams on the Waikato River. Rowing, Hydroplane's, Swimming, Water Skiing, Picnicking. Its all here. Lake Karapiro has developed over the years into one of New Zealand's Premier water sport venues. Rowing, Dragon Boat racing and hydroplanes all enjoy this uniquely sheltered waterway.

Mount Eden or Mt. Eden is the name of a volcano and surrounding suburb in Auckland City, New Zealand, situated five kilometres south of the city centre.

Cradled by Bastion Pt on one side and Paritai Drive on the other, it's as peaceful a spot as you'll find on the bustling waterfront. Not for Okahu Bay the cafe strips of Mission Bay and St Heliers. Commercial activity is confined to a Mr Whippy van, parked near the changing sheds in the middle of the bay at weekends.

Thames is an historical town situated between the calm waters of the Firth of Thames and the majestic ranges of the Coromandel. Thames is a great place to base yourself when visiting the Coromandel Peninsula. Most places on the Coromandel are within 1 to 1.5 hours drive from the township and of course there's lots to keep you busy - whether you enjoy browsing through our numerous and varied speciality shops, delving into Thames' colourful history, participating in some of our sporting activities or experiencing our beautiful forests and coastlines.

Waihi is one of the most famous gold mining towns in New Zealand, the history of this pioneering period is apparent everywhere. It differs though from other parts of the region in that still today a rich goldmine is in full production, hiding behind leafy slopes behind the main street. For those who favour the simple life, with amenities of course, Waihi is ideal. The town has a compact shopping and accommodation area, with not a mall in sight. Old wooden buildings guard the corners, high noon without the guns. A short drive east of the town, Waihi Beach is a safe beach with white sand, shells and sea fishing.

Raglan is best known for its surf. Eight kilometres from the Raglan township is a series of surf breaks including Indicators, Whale Bay, and Manu Bay. Manu Bay was featured in the 1966 movie The Endless Summer.

Point Chevalier is a suburb and peninsula in the west of the city of Auckland on New Zealand's North Island.

Piha is a coastal settlement in northern New Zealand. It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year, although especially so in summer.