BeachHidden gem
Karioitahi Beach
Waiuku, Auckland
Long black-sand beach south of Waiuku, popular with surfers.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Karioitahi (Kariotahi) is a wide west coast beach with big surf and dunes, backed by farmland. It is a surfers' favourite but isn't patrolled all year round. Walk the beach for miles.
Good to know
- Beware rips
- Unpatrolled most of the year
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, 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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