The rugged West coast is worth driving to. Black sand beaches, rough water, good for surfing at Piha, but no good for windsurfing. Mc Coll St, Newmarket.
Camp grounds are close.
Good parking, rigging areas, toilet facilities and a concrete ramp. Flat - chop. Sailable 2hrs either side of high tide. Oysters in places away from the main sailing area. On the upper reaches of the Manukau Harbour, gets good wind from anywhere from N to W to S. Good flat water blasting, Good rigging and water access but limited to 2 hours either side of high tide.