Beachlands
Located on the eastern edge of Franklin along the Hauraki Gulf, Beachlands is a coastal community known for its relaxed seaside atmosphere and growing village centre. Just 40 minutes from central Auckland and connected by ferry via Pine Harbour Marina Beachlands blends waterfront living with easy access to the city.
Part of the wider Pohutukawa Coast, Beachlands offers sheltered bays, coastal walkways and expansive sea views across to Waiheke Island and the Coromandel. The area has evolved from a holiday settlement into a thriving residential community, while still retaining its open skies, coastal calm and strong local identity.
For visitors exploring Franklin Auckland, Beachlands provides a different perspective on the region – less rural farmland, more ocean horizon. It’s a place of morning swims, boat ramps, shoreline walks and neighbourhood cafés, where the pace is shaped by tide and light.
Beachlands is one of the towns that make up Franklin, Auckland — explore the full region using our interactive Franklin map.
Franklin stories in Beachlands
The Coast With The Most
Along the northeast coast of Franklin lies the Pohutukawa Coast – a series of bays, cliffs, and rolling hills sprawling from Beachlands to Maraetai, which are covered in – as you could have guessed – monstrous pohutukawa trees. The Beachlands and Maraetai townships...