Narrow Neck is a popular, lovely, and safe inner-city swimming beach on the north side of the Devonport peninsula. It can be accessed along Vauxhall Road from Cheltenham as an alternative to walking around the coast or along Old Lake Road from Lake Road if you are driving. You can continue around the coast, below the cliffs, to the west, and to St Leonards Beach as the tide goes out if it’s too busy for you.
Narrow Neck is about the same length as Cheltenham, but it is backed by a park and a popular cafe, so it tends to be busier. To the east, above the cliffs, is Fort Takapuna on Takapuna Head.
The beach also has a military history. It was the site of a major training camp during WW2. Next to the cafe, there is a series of boards with photos from the period.
