BeachHidden gem
Maketu estuary and beach
Maketu, Bay of Plenty
Quiet settlement at the mouth of the Kaituna with a big estuary and a surf beach.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Maketu sits where the Kaituna River meets the sea, and it has great historic significance as the landing place of the Arawa waka. The estuary is rich in birdlife, the beach is a mellow place for a walk, and it is off the main highway so it stays quiet.
Good to know
- Watch the tide if you plan to walk the estuary edge
- Stop for pies in the village
- Best time
- Early morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road from SH2, roadside parking
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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