BeachHidden gem

Tokerau Beach

Whatuwhiwhi, Northland

A long, quiet beach on the Karikari side of Doubtless Bay.

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

Gently shelving, long and often empty, it is a good swim and a favourite for shell-collecting and fishing. The beach faces the sheltered bay so the water is calmer than the west coast.

Good to know

  • Great sunsets over the bay
  • Check for rubbish services before staying
Best time
Morning for calm water
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed to the beach
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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