Half Moon Bay Marina, at Argo Drive in East Auckland, is a working marina as well as a place for berths. Its modern boatyard offers haul-out services and hardstand space, and skilled marine professionals on site handle maintenance, repairs, upgrades and custom work. The website says the marina is about 30 minutes from the Auckland CBD and gives access to the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke and Coromandel. There is a marine village with everyday essentials, along with specialty stores and health, beauty and lifestyle providers.
Visitors come to walk the boardwalk and the walkway around the marina, where there are benches at good intervals. Customers describe a relaxing atmosphere, plenty of boats and fish to see, and a route that continues across a bridge. Waterfront cafés and restaurants are close by, and Main Beach is not far. Customers also mention the ferry to town. Our pick in East Auckland for a waterfront stroll and a coffee.