Beach
Cable Bay (Doubtless Bay)
Taipa, Northland
A sheltered swimming beach at the north end of Doubtless Bay.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A calm, family-friendly stretch of sand with easy parking, good for a dip or a picnic. It is also a historic spot as the landing point of the 1902 trans-Pacific cable. Water is gentle and shallow near the shore.
Good to know
- Check tide before swimming
- Take shade
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed to car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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