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Leigh is a small coastal community in the north of the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It lies on the west side of Omaha Cove, a small inlet within Omaha Bay to the south of Cape Rodney. It is 13km from Matakana, 21km from Warkworth and approximately 92km north of Auckland City. It is most noted for being the nearest town to Goat Island Marine Reserve the first of its type in New Zealand. The reserve is also the location for the University of Auckland's Marine Laboratory.

There are a number of beaches close to Leigh including Omaha, Goat Island, Whangateau and Pakiri. There are also numerous fishing spots and seafood hunting areas. Goat Island Marine Reserve provides several organised features including scenic marine observations, glass-bottom boat trips and scuba-diving; fishing is strictly prohibited.

Leigh is primarily a fishing village. It exports fresh fish both nationally and internationally. The Leigh Fish and Chips shop is well-known for the quality of its offerings.

 


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Featured Businesses and Services in Leigh

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  • The Barn (2009-09-11)

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Barn

    The Barn located outside the seaside village of Leigh offer a farm stay with 12 Beds, one double, two singles, 8 bunks. Nearby is Seafriends offering cafe, aquarium and dive-gear hire as well as the Sawmill Cafe for food and bands. The Goat Island Marine Reserve is nearby too.

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  • Goat Island Dive and Snorkel (2009-09-11)

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    Goat Island Dive and Snorkel

    Here at Goat Island Dive in Leigh, we offer safe, professional, and most of all fun in-depth diving training, courses, trips and top quality snorkel and scuba hire rentals and charter fishing trips in the outer Hauraki Gulf onboard our fishing charter boat.

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  • Glass Bottom Boat

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    Glass Bottom Boat

    The Glass Bottom Boat runs trips at Goat Island Marine Reserve, world renowned for it's abundant marine life. Goat Island Marine Reserve, was the first marine reserve established in New Zealand in 1975, situated just outside Leigh, 90kms north of Auckla...

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  • The Leigh Sawmill Café (2009-09-11)

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Leigh Sawmill Café

    The Leigh Sawmill Café, famous for our gourmet wood fired pizzas and fresh fish is located in Leigh and offer self cater apartments as well with five suites. Nearby attractions: Goat Island Marine, Pakiri Beach, Matheson Bay, Tawharanui RP, Little Barrier Island

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  • The Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company (2009-09-11)

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company

    The Leigh Sawmill Cafe in Leigh offer a restaurant, accommodation and the The Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company where you can visit the brewery for tasting beers and sales at the Brewery Cellar Door. Brewery Tours and Tasting of the hand crafted natural premium beers in the micro-brewery is a must for beer drinkers.

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  • The Leigh Sawmill Cafe Function Venue (2009-09-11)

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Leigh Sawmill Cafe Function Venue

    The Leigh Sawmill Cafe located in Leigh offer venues for weddings, parties, corporate functions, special occasions for up to 120 people. Specially prepared menu to enjoy in the dining room and the flower and herb gardens as well as a conference room is available to guests. Staff assist with organizing schedules, day trips, meals and self catering facilities.

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  • Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre (2009-09-11)

    Located in Leigh, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand

    Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre

    Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre in Leigh dedicate their work to saving our seas. The complex has a aquariums, a library, a restaurant, a dive hire service and offers school trips.

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