Beach

Pauanui Beach

Pauanui, Waikato

A long surf beach on the east coast, with calm water at the harbour end.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Pauanui is a well-planned holiday town, and its main beach is a long, fine-sand stretch good for surf at the ocean end and gentle swimming near the harbour. The forested Pauanui mountain walk starts at the southern end of the beach.

Good to know

  • Swim between the flags in summer
  • A ferry crosses to Tairua in season
  • Pauanui mountain track starts at the south end
Best time
Morning
Getting there
Sealed roads, beach car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine

Facilities

  • Rubbish bins
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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