Photo of Lonely Bay with bright shell sand surface © Russell James Smith Google
Photo of Lonely Bay with turquoise pure water surface © Dawn de Villiers Google
Photo of Lonely Bay with spacious shore © reise konto Google
Photo of Lonely Bay with very clean level of cleanliness © Russell James Smith Google
Photo of Lonely Bay wild area © Russell James Smith Google
Photo of Lonely Bay located in natural area © Shreel Amrite Google
Photo of Lonely Bay with bright shell sand surface © Russell James Smith Google
Photo of Lonely Bay with turquoise pure water surface © Dawn de Villiers Google
Photo of Lonely Bay with spacious shore © reise konto Google
Photo of Lonely Bay with very clean level of cleanliness © Russell James Smith Google
Photo of Lonely Bay wild area © Russell James Smith Google
Photo of Lonely Bay located in natural area © Shreel Amrite Google
Photo of Lonely Bay and its beautiful scenery © Jörg Müller Google
8.5
Very good

Lonely Bay

Cooks Beach, New Zealand
#4 out of 43 in Waikato
8.5
Very good
Located outside the settlement
Cooks Beach 1.4 km
Map of beach
Hiking Area Cathedral Cove Adventures Ltd
4.8km
National Park Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
5.7km
Zoo Whiti Farm Park
8.8km

About

Lonely Bay is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 4th place out of 43 beaches in the Waikato region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright shell 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.

Lonely Bay 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, sea kayaking.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cooks Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Lonely Bay (Waikato) is located outside the Cooks Beach 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 easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Lonely Bay with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

Lonely Bay (Waikato) is located outside the Cooks Beach 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 easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Lonely Bay with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Lonely Bay. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Lonely Bay implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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