Karekare Beach

Karekare is a dramatic west coast beach backed by bush and dunes, and it was the setting for the film The Piano. It is a lot less busy than Piha. The beach is unpatrolled most of the year, so keep to paddling unless you know the surf.

Good to know

• Rips are strong, stay out of deep water
• Car park is a short walk from the sand

Best time

Low tide, late afternoon

Open

All year

Getting there

Sealed road to the end, then gravel 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.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.