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West Bay
✨ Hidden gem
West Bay sits on the southwestern shore of Waiheke and offers a sandy beach backed by vineyards, making it one of the more scenic spots to drop the hook in the Hauraki Gulf. You're anchoring in around 4 metres of water with good holding, and the bay provides solid shelter depending on wind direction. The combination of calm water and wine country right on your doorstep is pretty hard to beat — walk ashore and you're steps from some of Waiheke's renowned cellar doors.
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Marinas and anchorages near West Bay · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
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- Busiest Friday through Sunday
- Busiest around 12:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 66% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~15h
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