Photo of Hihi Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Hihi Beach with turquoise water surface

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Hihi Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hihi Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hihi Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mangonui Fish Shop is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Hihi Beach?

There are 32 places to stay in the Hihi Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Hihi Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3280262&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Esquire Motel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=422752&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Old Oak Boutique Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6841515&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mangonui Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1057620&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mangonui Waterfront Apartment Motels</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=415240&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Golden Sand Beachfront Accommodation</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7140170&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Doubtless Bay Retreat</a></li></ul>

Mangonui, New Zealand

#61 out of 76 in Northland

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Hihi • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Mangonui Fish Shop

8 - Very good 1.5km

Seafood Restaurant Remarkable Cafe & Seafood Restaurant

7 - Good 1.6km

Bar MANGONUI WINE & WHISKEY BAR

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Fast Food Restaurant Fresh & Tasty Takeaways

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Jesse's on the Waterfront

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant The Thai

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Kebaby - Turkish Street Food

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Restaurant The Taipa Salt Pig

5km

Cafe Cable Bay Store

8.8 - Excellent 5km

Park Marchant Road Reserve and Playground

360m

Park Rangikapiti Pa Loop Track

1.1km

Park Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve

1.4km

Park Northland

1.4km

Park Far North Interiors

1.8km

Park Taipa Beach

6.5km

Ice Cream Shop The Village Creamery

9.8 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Hihi Beach

50m

Museum Butler Point Whaling Museum

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Coopers Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Coopers Beach Lookout

3km

Tourist Attraction Cable Bay Beach

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Water Play Doubtless Bay

6.2km

Historical Landmark Mangonui Courthouse

1.6km

Historical Landmark Taipa River

6.1km

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About

Hihi Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 61th place out of 76 beaches in the Northland region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Hihi Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Coopers Beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

Hihi Beach is located in Northland within Hihi, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the North island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

6.4 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

2.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Hihi • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Mangonui Fish Shop

8 - Very good 1.5km

Seafood Restaurant Remarkable Cafe & Seafood Restaurant

7 - Good 1.6km

Bar MANGONUI WINE & WHISKEY BAR

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Fast Food Restaurant Fresh & Tasty Takeaways

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Jesse's on the Waterfront

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant The Thai

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Kebaby - Turkish Street Food

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Restaurant The Taipa Salt Pig

5km

Cafe Cable Bay Store

8.8 - Excellent 5km

Park Marchant Road Reserve and Playground

360m

Park Rangikapiti Pa Loop Track

1.1km

Park Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve

1.4km

Park Northland

1.4km

Park Far North Interiors

1.8km

Park Taipa Beach

6.5km

Ice Cream Shop The Village Creamery

9.8 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Hihi Beach

50m

Museum Butler Point Whaling Museum

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Coopers Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Coopers Beach Lookout

3km

Tourist Attraction Cable Bay Beach

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Water Play Doubtless Bay

6.2km

Historical Landmark Mangonui Courthouse

1.6km

Historical Landmark Taipa River

6.1km

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Located at nearest locality

Hihi • 3.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

What to do in Hihi Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Hihi Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

3.1km

Coopers Beach Coopers Beach

7.4 Good

4.5km

Taemaro Beach Taemaro Beach

6.4 Pleasant

5.3km

Cable Bay Beach Cable Bay Beach

7.6 Very good

6.6km

Taipa Beach Taipa Beach

7.7 Very good

7.9km

Waimahana Beach Waimahana Beach

6.8 Good

14km

Tokerau beach Tokerau beach

7.5 Very good

15.8km

Taupo Bay Beach Taupo Bay Beach

8 Very good

22.9km

Tauranga Bay Beach Tauranga Bay Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Hihi • 350m

Transport

Airport

KAT • 25.5km

Bus Station

Mangonui • 2.1km

Train Station

Hikurangi Station • 97.7km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7 Good

Lila Harrington

8 Very good

The beach is an absolute delight to visit, with its stunning scenery and serene atmosphere. Its beauty is truly breathtaking, and it's the perfect place to unwind and relax. The soft sand and crystal-clear waters make for an unforgettable experience, and the gentle waves lapping at the shore are a soothing sound to behold. It's a true paradise, and I highly recommend a visit to this lovely beach.

March 2023

Wenzeinu

10 Exceptional

This beach is located in a stunning part of the country and boasts golden sand that adds to its natural beauty.

March 2023

Cameron Heston

10 Exceptional

The beach at HiHi Beach campground is stunning, with its golden sand and serene atmosphere. The management team has done an excellent job keeping the area clean and well-kept.

March 2023

Larissa Kinsley

10 Exceptional

Beautiful

March 2023

Sofia Maria Rodriguez Hernandez

10 Exceptional

This picturesque location is simply delightful. The serene ambiance is perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape. The gentle, placid waters are ideal for children to frolic and swim in complete safety.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Hihi Beach?

The coastline of Hihi Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Hihi Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hihi Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Hihi Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Hihi Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Hihi Beach is fully protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Hihi Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Hihi Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hihi Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hihi Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mangonui Fish Shop is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Hihi Beach?

There are 32 places to stay in the Hihi Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Hihi Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Hihi Beach from parking?

The Hihi Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Hihi Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Hihi Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hihi Beach located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Hihi Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Hihi Beach is February. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Hihi Beach (North island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Hihi Beach (North island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.