Snells Beach

Snells Beach
Interactive map of Snells Beach
Coordinates: 36°25′20″S 174°43′39″E / 36.42222°S 174.72750°E / -36.42222; 174.72750
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardRodney ward
Local boardRodney Local Board
SubdivisionWarkworth subdivision
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
 • Mayor of AucklandWayne Brown
 • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MPChris Penk
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
 • Total
3.83 km2 (1.48 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
3,750
 • Density979/km2 (2,540/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
0982

Snells Beach is a small coastal town in the north of Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Mahurangi Peninsula and its namesake beach faces east across Kawau Bay to Kawau Island. The nearest town is Warkworth, 8 km (5.0 mi) to the west, which is linked by 8 buses a day and also Mahu City Express twice a day.