District in Auckland

Mission Bay Map

Interactive map of Mission Bay with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 52°F now🕔 2:40 AM local📅 Best: February and March

Summary

Mission Bay is a district in Auckland. Mission Bay is a district known for city beach and waterfront dining.

Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Mission Bay with mainly clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 50°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Mission Bay is February and March. The climate is temperate. April, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 47°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Piha Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island and Lake Taupo.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 59°F is in line with the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Mission Bay today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Mission Bay

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°50′58.9″S 174°49′59.9″E (-36.8497, 174.8333)

Quick facts about Mission Bay

TypeDistrict
CityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates36°50′58.9″S 174°49′59.9″E (-36.8497, 174.8333)
Known forcity beach and waterfront dining
Local time2:40 AM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsFebruary and March
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring districts and neighborhoods in Auckland

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Getting to Mission Bay

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Paihia · 116 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Rotorua · 118 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Taupo · 144 mi · roughly 3.3 h driving
  • Napier · 215 mi · roughly 4.9 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Mission Bay

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL11 miAuckland

Things to do in Mission Bay

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mission Bay.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mission Bay?

Mission Bay is a district in Auckland. Its coordinates are -36.8497, 174.8333. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Mission Bay right now?

It is currently 52°F (11°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mission Bay?

February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Mission Bay, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mission Bay in?

Mission Bay observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:40 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Mission Bay?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 11 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mission Bay?

Popular options include Piha Beach, Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 2:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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