Beach
Waihi Beach
Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
Long, soft white-sand beach with surf and a laid-back town behind it.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A 9 km ocean beach at the northern end of the Bay of Plenty, patrolled in summer and good for swimming and walking. The village is relaxed, and the Bowentown end has a sheltered harbour side.
Good to know
- Swim between the flags in summer
- Walk to the Bowentown end for calmer water
- Best time
- Summer morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Several beach access points with car parks
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
- Showers
- Toilets
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