Photo of WhauWhau Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of WhauWhau Beach with turquoise pure water surface

7.1

Good

WhauWhau Beach

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

There are 264 places to stay in the WhauWhau Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of WhauWhau Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=451011&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">At Parkland Place</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3012935&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean View B&B</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1894167&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kahukura</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=827400&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Toscana</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2078403&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean Cliff Court</a></li></ul>

Kuaotunu, New Zealand

#43 out of 43 in Waikato

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Wharekaho • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Kua Kawhe

9.6 - Exceptional 5km

Restaurant Lukes Kitchen

9.4 - Excellent 5km

Park Blackjack Reserve

5.1km

Park 23 Black Jack Road

5.1km

Park Kūaotunu Beach

5.2km

Park Kuaotunu Bay Beach

5.4km

National Park Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve

7.4km

Hiking Area Cathedral Cove Adventures Ltd

8km

Supermarket Kuaotunu Store

5km

Tourist Attraction Shakespeare cliff lookout parking

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Otama Beach Swing

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Te Hoho Rock

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Cathedral Cove Beach

6.8km

Tourist Attraction The Coromandel Peninsula

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Gemstone Bay

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Matarangi Beach

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Cathedral Cove Viewing Deck

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Crayfish Bay

7.8km

Historical Landmark Whitianga Wharf

7.1km

Historical Landmark Te Pare Point

9.4km

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About

WhauWhau Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 43th place out of 43 beaches in the Waikato region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

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

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Simpsons Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

WhauWhau Beach (Waikato) is located outside the Wharekaho settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the North island and the correct question is not how to get to WhauWhau Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Located outside the settlement

Wharekaho • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Kua Kawhe

9.6 - Exceptional 5km

Restaurant Lukes Kitchen

9.4 - Excellent 5km

Park Blackjack Reserve

5.1km

Park 23 Black Jack Road

5.1km

Park Kūaotunu Beach

5.2km

Park Kuaotunu Bay Beach

5.4km

National Park Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve

7.4km

Hiking Area Cathedral Cove Adventures Ltd

8km

Supermarket Kuaotunu Store

5km

Tourist Attraction Shakespeare cliff lookout parking

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Otama Beach Swing

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Te Hoho Rock

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Cathedral Cove Beach

6.8km

Tourist Attraction The Coromandel Peninsula

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Gemstone Bay

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Matarangi Beach

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Cathedral Cove Viewing Deck

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Crayfish Bay

7.8km

Historical Landmark Whitianga Wharf

7.1km

Historical Landmark Te Pare Point

9.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.8km from the beach

Fun at Wharekaho - Simpsons Beach Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 230m from center

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4.9km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Ocean View B&B

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 1.8km from center

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Sensational on Centennial - Whitianga Holiday Home

4.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

Sensational on Centennial - Whitianga Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 1.6km from center

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5km from the beach

8 Very good

Hosts on the Coast Harbour Lights

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 1.5km from center

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Seaview Serenity- Whitianga Holiday Home

5.1km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Seaview Serenity- Whitianga Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 1.6km from center

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5.2km from the beach

Hosts on the Coast Sizzle and Soleil

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 1.7km from center

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5.2km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Hosts on the Coast Puriri Pride

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 1.8km from center

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5.3km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Treetops Cottage at the Castle

Chalet

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 2km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Villa Toscana

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 2.7km from center

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5.5km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

At Parkland Place

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 2.1km from center

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5.7km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Kahukura

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 8.2km from center

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5.7km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Ocean Cliff Court

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wharekaho • 8.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.1km

Simpsons Beach Simpsons Beach

8.2 Very good

5.7km

Ohuka Beach Ohuka Beach

8.3 Very good

5.9km

Kuaotunu Beach Kuaotunu Beach

8.2 Very good

6.5km

Lonely Bay Lonely Bay

8.5 Excellent

6.8km

Buffalo Beach Buffalo Beach

8 Very good

6.8km

Cooks Beach Cooks Beach

8.4 Very good

7km

Rings Beach Rings Beach

7.3 Good

7.1km

Otama Beach Otama Beach

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Wharekaho • 3.6km

Transport

Airport

WTZ • 9.1km

Bus Station

Matarangi Turn Off • 7.5km

Train Station

Papakura • 78.4km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of WhauWhau Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at WhauWhau Beach?

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

Is the WhauWhau Beach good for swimming?

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

WhauWhau Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the WhauWhau Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the WhauWhau 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 very smooth.

Is the WhauWhau Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of WhauWhau Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of WhauWhau Beach?

WhauWhau Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on WhauWhau Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the WhauWhau Beach?

There are 264 places to stay in the WhauWhau Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the WhauWhau Beach from parking?

The WhauWhau Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

WhauWhau 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.WhauWhau 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.