BeachHidden gem

Whiritoa Beach

Whiritoa, Waikato

A quiet surf beach with a lagoon and a small local community feel.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Whiritoa Beach
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A south-facing surf beach with a lagoon behind it that is good for children, and headlands to walk around at low tide. Quieter than Whangamata and Waihi Beach, and the surf club patrols in summer.

Good to know

  • Swim between the flags
  • Walk the headland at low tide for rock pools
Best time
Morning
Getting there
Sealed road from SH25
Vehicles
Campervans fine

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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