New Chums Beach

There's no road in. You walk the coastal track from the north end of Whangapoua, around 30 minutes, to a long beach with native bush growing straight to the sand. It is regularly voted among the world's best, so go outside peak season for the full effect.

Good to know

• Allow about 30 minutes each way from Whangapoua
• No facilities, take water and rubbish bags
• Wear shoes for the headland track

Best time

Weekday in shoulder season

Getting there

Coastal walking track from the north end of Whangapoua beach

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

No dogs

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