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New Chums Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 8th place out of 43 beaches in the Waikato region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a long 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 not crowded place during the season.
New Chums 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.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Whangapoua Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.
New Chums Beach (Waikato) is located outside the Whangapoua 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 New Chums 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, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Whangapoua 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Kennedy Bay 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Matarangi 1.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Kuaotunu 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Waikawau 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Waikawau 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Otama 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Wharekaho 2.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Wharekaho 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ferry Landing 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Colville 3.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Opito 0.9 km
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The coastline of New Chums 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 New Chums 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.
New Chums Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the New Chums 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 New Chums Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on New Chums Beach.
There are 79 places to stay in the New Chums Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of New Chums Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The New Chums 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.
New Chums 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.New Chums 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, Picturesque
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Hihi 0.3 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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