BeachHidden gem
Whatipu Beach
Whatipu, Auckland
Remote sandy beach, caves and dunes at the end of a long gravel road.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
Whatipu sits at the mouth of the Manukau Harbour, with a huge expanse of sand, dunes, and sea caves you can walk into at low tide. The road in is long and partly gravel, which keeps the crowds away. It is a good spot for a picnic and a slow wander.
Good to know
- Gravel road for the last stretch
- Caves are best explored at low tide
- Take water, no shop out here
- Best time
- Low tide, calm days
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Winding road, last section gravel, car park at the end
- 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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