Medlands Beach

Medlands Beach
Medlands Beach, seen from the Sugar Loaf hill
Coordinates: 36°15′57″S 175°29′37″E / 36.2658°S 175.4937°E / -36.2658; 175.4937
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardWaitematā and Gulf ward
Local boardAotea / Great Barrier Local Board
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
  Mayor of AucklandWayne Brown
  Auckland Central MPChlöe Swarbrick
  Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
  Total
6.04 km2 (2.33 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
100
  Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)

Medlands Beach is a location on the east coast of Great Barrier Island in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. Auckland Council describes it as the most accessible beach on the island. It is one of the island's main tourist areas, but is little developed. The small settlement of Medlands consists of permanent houses and holiday baches, some behind the dunes, sheltered from winds from the sea, and others elevated for a view.