BeachHidden gem
Taupō Bay
Taupō Bay, Northland
A pōhutukawa-lined surf beach with excellent snorkelling when calm.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A quiet cove with a good rock-pool fringe, easy swimming when seas are calm and a more local feel than the Bay of Islands beaches. Gravel final stretch.
Good to know
- Snorkel only when the sea is calm
- Take water and shade
- Best time
- Early morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel road for the last section, fine for cars
- 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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