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Man o'War Bay
✨ Hidden gem
One of Waiheke's best-known anchorages, Man O' War Bay offers a super-sized, beautiful sandy beach backed by rolling vineyard land. Drop the hook here and you're a short walk from the Man O' War winery, where you can grab a bite and taste some seriously good wine. Note that the holding is silty and can take a few tries to set properly, so give your anchor time to dig in — and be aware the beach gets very tidal, though swimming is great when the water's up.
Marinas and anchorages near Man o'War Bay · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Fullest around 22:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 62% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 10 boats
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