BeachHidden gem
Waihau Bay
Waihau Bay, Bay of Plenty
Quiet fishing bay at the end of a side road, with a long beach.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Waihau Bay is a small coastal settlement known for sport fishing and as a setting for the film Boy. The beach is sheltered and there are cafes and a lodge that takes campervans. A good place to break up the drive around the cape.
Good to know
- Fuel is scarce on this coast so top up beforehand
- Getting there
- Sealed road just off SH35
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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