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Waiaua Beach is located on the South Pacific Ocean and it is in the 72th place out of 76 beaches in the Northland region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Waiaua Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Matauri Bay Beach, which has a rating of 7.9.
Waiaua Beach (Northland) is located outside the Matauri Bay settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the North island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Waiaua Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Matauri Bay 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Te Ngaere 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Wainui 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Tauranga Bay 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Taupo Bay 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Tapeka 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Russell 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Paihia 0.5 km
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The coastline of Waiaua Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Waiaua Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Waiaua Beach is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Waiaua Beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of Waiaua Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Waiaua Beach.
There are 9 places to stay in the Waiaua Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Waiaua Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Waiaua Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
The month with the highest temperature in Waiaua Beach is February. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Waiaua Beach (North island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Waiaua Beach (North island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Hihi 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Port Puponga 5.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auckland 7.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auckland 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Lyttelton 5.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Hahei 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Te Henga Bethells Beach 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Hahei 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Sandymount 4.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Curio Bay 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble
Fletcher Bay 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Pounawea 2.9 km
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