Last updated July 2026
Campbells Bay is an upscale North Shore Auckland coastal suburb on the East Coast Bays — combining sheltered Hauraki Gulf beach access with mature established residential streets, the well-regarded Campbells Bay School, and the spectacular cliff-top position overlooking Rangitoto.
Practical Information
| Location | East Coast Bays, North Shore Auckland, between Castor Bay and Mairangi Bay |
| Distance to CBD | ~17 km — about 25 min drive via SH1 |
| Local board | Hibiscus and Bays Local Board |
| Standout features | Campbells Bay Beach, Campbells Bay School, cliff-top residential views |
| Transport | Buses on East Coast Road; SH1 motorway access |
| Character | Upscale coastal residential with strong family demographic |
About Campbells Bay
Campbells Bay is one of the upscale East Coast Bays suburbs — between Castor Bay (south) and Mairangi Bay (north), with the residential streets climbing up from the sheltered beach through cliff-top streets with Hauraki Gulf and Rangitoto views. The combination of beach access, mature gardens, and the well-regarded local schools makes Campbells Bay one of the more desirable upper-North Shore family suburbs, with property prices among the higher East Coast Bays.
Campbells Bay Beach
Campbells Bay Beach is a sheltered sand cove between rocky headlands — popular with families for safe swimming in the calm Hauraki Gulf conditions. The beach has summer surf-lifesaving patrols, public toilets, and grass reserve at the back. The combination of small intimate scale and reliable family conditions distinguishes it from the larger and busier Browns Bay further north or Takapuna further south.
Schools and Family Demographic
Campbells Bay falls within the Campbells Bay School (primary, consistently well-rated) and the wider Westlake Boys / Westlake Girls high school zones — among the more sought-after North Shore state school combinations. The schools plus the coastal residential position drive much of Campbells Bay’s family appeal, with the area consistently among the more desirable upper-North Shore destinations for families with school-aged children.
Where to Learn More
Campbells Bay School — local primary school.
Safeswim — Campbells Bay Beach — real-time water quality monitoring.
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Campbells Bay?
East Coast Bays, North Shore Auckland, between Castor Bay and Mairangi Bay. ~17 km from CBD.
What’s Campbells Bay Beach like?
Sheltered family swimming cove between rocky headlands with summer lifeguard patrols.
What schools?
Campbells Bay School (primary), Westlake Boys / Westlake Girls (secondary zones).
What’s the character?
Upscale coastal residential with strong family demographic and Hauraki Gulf views.
For more East Coast Bays suburbs see Auckland Suburbs.
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