BeachHidden gem
Matheson Bay
Leigh, Auckland
Small, sheltered beach just south of Leigh, with a bush walk to a swimming hole.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A sheltered white-sand beach with grassy picnic spots under pōhutukawa, popular with families. A bush track from the bay leads to Kohuroa Stream, which has a swimming hole upstream (take care and swim at your own risk).
Good to know
- Great for kids at high tide
- Bush walk to the stream takes about 40 minutes return
- Best time
- Summer
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, small car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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