Laingholm Beach quiet sandy beach overlooks Laingholm Bay. It is close to the mouth of the Manukau Harbour and the site of New Zealand's greatest maritime disaster in 1863. The Royal Navy's HMS Orpheus hit a moving sand bar and fell to it's side. The Manukau Harbor's water pounded on the ship, destroying it and killing 189 off its officers.

The area is named after George and John Laing, who farmed the area in 1854. The bay is now a proposed development site for a ferry terminal that would connect to Auckland. Street parking is available and the beach is public transit accessible. Warners Park is adjacent to the beach is you feel like taking a break from swimming to hiking in a lush forrest.

Auckland Council has deemed this water body "high risk" due to ongoing water quality issues. It is recommended you do not swim or participate in other recreational water activities at this location.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Laingholm Beach and 8,000 other beaches.