使命湾 is one of Auckland's eastern suburbs on the southern shore of the Waitemata Harbour and approximately 8 kms from the 生物多样性公约.  To the east, south and west are the neighbouring suburbs of Kohimarama, Meadowbank and Orakei.  从海滩向北看, the view is filled with the familiar outline of Rangitoto Island across the water.

Getting to 使命湾 from the city is relatively easy with the most picturesque route via the coastal Tamaki Drive.  或者，从 Britomart站.

全年， 观澜湾泳滩 是家庭旅游的热门目的地吗.  There is a wide variety of ethnic cafes available and whatever the weather, the creamy indulgence of ice cream is a must.

在海滩游泳很安全, sailing and kayaking and the grassy area which runs along its length provides excellent picnic spots and several children's playgrounds.
巨大的诺福克标志性松树, 种植于150多年前, offer much welcome shade during the hottest weather as do the long row of Pohutukawa trees resplendent in their crimson glory.  Equipment such as rollerblades and kayaks can also be hired during busy summer months. 

使命湾 is well worth visit even in the middle of winter.  It's not so crowded to begin with and all the activities are still available. The mid winter swim/splash is a popular highlight.  Fancy costumes and face painting are a must! 

The jewel in 使命湾's crown is the Memorial Fountain in the seaside park.  It's beautifully made of Sicilian marble and water gushes from the mouths of the three bronze sea monsters.  The fountain plays at regular intervals, sending plumes of water 12 meters in the air and is truly spectacular at night when it's lit.  During the summer months the fountain is a popular paddling pool for young children.

Nearby Bastion Point is also well worth a visit. The Point's fascinating history includes an occupation by Maori protestors in the late 1970s over ownership of the land and it is also the site of the tomb and 纪念花园 for Michael Joseph Savage, a well-loved former Prime Minister.