Welcome to Leigh By The Sea


Pretty Leigh Harbour, with a wharf and concrete boat ramp, is also home to a fleet of commercial fishing boats and the setting-off point to diving and fishing spots around the coast and islands of the Hauraki Gulf.

There are numerous walking tracks around the area – see more information on the Walks page. Also look out for our new Leigh Walks brochure which includes six walks. The regional parks of Tawharanui, Scandretts and Mahurangi are a short drive away and there are numerous beaches including Pakiri, Matheson Bay and Omaha.

Leigh is most famous for New Zealand’s first marine reserve at Goat Island. This is the best place to see marine life in abundance, just off the beach. Snorkel, scuba dive, watch the fish from the rocky shore or from the Glass Bottom Boat or kayak the coast.

Having been protected since 1975, this marine reserve has big snapper, blue maomao and many other species of fish close to shore. Dive and snorkel gear can be hired locally. Learn more about the marine life and studies by marine scientists at the new Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre.

During an easterly swell with an offshore wind, surfers have the choice of Daniel’s Reef, Tawharanui, Goat Island, Omaha or Pakiri.

Take a look at the wildlife page to find out more about the birds, whales and dolphins and other marine life in the Leigh area.

Stay a little longer in one of the accommodations in the area where there is something to suit all budgets. Camping grounds are situated at Pakiri, Goat Island and Whangateau and there are a variety of bed and breakfast rooms and self-contained accommodations.

See links below to view some local movies on You Tube, the LeighbytheSea Facebook page and link to view the Leigh Rag.

Events coming up…

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  1. May
    26
    Sun

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      9.30pm Emma Scott-Rankin (all-day)
      May 26
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      Sawmill gig
      featured

      country singer/songwriter

      See more information at www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

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      Sail Rock & Hen Island Dive Trip (all-day)
      May 26
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      Other event

      See more information at Goat Island Dive

  2. Jun
    1
    Sat

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      9.30pm The Turnaround (all-day)
      Jun 1
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      Sawmill gig

      the Turnaround at the Sawmill CafeDJs Cian, Manuel Blundy and Submariner

      for more info go to www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

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      Little Barrier Dive (all-day)
      Jun 1
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      Other event

      see more at Goat Island Dive

  3. Jun
    2
    Sun

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      Mokohinau Islands Eco Friendly Trip (all-day)
      Jun 2
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      Other event

      See more information at Goat Island Dive

  4. Jun
    8
    Sat

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      9.30pm Comedy Capers Presents (all-day)
      Jun 8
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      Sawmill gig

      the Turnaround at the Sawmill CafeComedy Capers Presents: Jeremy Elwood, Michele A’Court and more

      for more information go to www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

  5. Jun
    9
    Sun

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      5pm Good News for Modern Man (all-day)
      Jun 9
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      Sawmill gig

      Gritty blues / soul

      More details at www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

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      Leigh Reef / Local (all-day)
      Jun 9
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      Other event

      Advanced Divers only

      More info Goat Island Dive

  6. Jun
    15
    Sat

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      Great Barrier Island/Broken Islands (all-day)
      Jun 15
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      Other event

      See more at Goat Island Dive

  7. Jun
    23
    Sun

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      Mokohinau Islands Dive Trip (all-day)
      Jun 23
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      Other event

      See more at Goat Island Dive

  8. Jun
    28
    Fri

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      9.30pm Bitchin’ Bingo (all-day)
      Jun 28
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      Sawmill gig
      featured

      With Bingo Mistress Viv and DJ Andy Juice

      For more information go to www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

  9. Jun
    29
    Sat

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      Dive Hen & Chicken Islands (all-day)
      Jun 29
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      Other event

      More info at Goat Island Dive.

  10. Jul
    6
    Sat

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      Sail Rock & Hen Island Dive Trip (all-day)
      Jul 6
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      Other event

      See more on Goat Island Dive

  11. Jul
    7
    Sun

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      Great Barrier Island Dive Trip (all-day)
      Jul 7
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      Other event

      See more at Goat Island Dive

  12. Jul
    13
    Sat

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      Mokohinau Island Dive (all-day)
      Jul 13
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      Other event

      See more at Goat Island Dive

  13. Jul
    14
    Sun

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      Little Barrier Dive Trip (all-day)
      Jul 14
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      Other event
      featured

      See more on Goat Island Dive