Photo of Kiritehere Beach with gray sand surface

Photo of Kiritehere Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Kiritehere Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Kiritehere Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kiritehere Beach and the settlement

Photo of Kiritehere Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Kiritehere Beach backed by cliffs

7.8

Very good

Kiritehere Beach

Marokopa, New Zealand

#35 out of 43 in Waikato

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Marokopa • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Park Kiritehere Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Marokopa Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Marokopa Lookout

2.3km

Historical Landmark Albatross Anchor

2.2km

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About

Kiritehere Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 35th place out of 43 beaches in the Waikato 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 gray 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

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

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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 directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Marokopa Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Kiritehere Beach is located in Waikato within Marokopa, 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

+13 ^o C +9 ^o C

Air temperature

8.6 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Marokopa • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Park Kiritehere Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Marokopa Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Marokopa Lookout

2.3km

Historical Landmark Albatross Anchor

2.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

What to do in Kiritehere 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 Kiritehere 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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Localities

Nearest

Marokopa • 2.5km

Transport

Airport

THH • 15.9km

Bus Station

Tongaporutu • 56km

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

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Maria Willison

10 Exceptional

A beautiful place to visit and take your rubbish home with you. Freedom camping is PROHIBITED in Kiritehere. It's about 50kms to the nearest petrol station or food outlet so come prepared with adequate supplies.

Cess Taplin

10 Exceptional

Stunning beach , the rock pools were awesome for the kids (ages; 1,5&6) when the tide was out. And also a beautiful river that runs through the beach also perfect for swimming aswell. Didn't find any fossils but wasn't looking to hard either. Awesome little caves hidden throughout. This beach I highly recommend going at low tide. Not a beach for swimming but the rock pools; river make up for that. Will be getting a holiday home here for sure!! **Do note: Rubbish bin & toilets avaliable. No network coverage. Remote location & no shops or gas stations nearest being Kawhia or Otorohanga just over a hours trip away**

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黄怡

10 Exceptional

A must go place, with not only beach, but also streams, rocks, beautiful grasses. And plenty space for parking. Easy to get to the beach. On the way to the beach, you can even see some lovely horses in farmland by fence.

fuzzyb

8 Very good

Amazing little beach to possibly find some fossils.

Diane Dinger

10 Exceptional

Very pretty and remote. About one hour from Waitomo, no petrol stations or cell phone coverage or shops, so take some food and drinks. There is a toilet and freedom camping is allowed. The South end of the beach has 200 million year old fossils of shells in the rocks. If you're going fossil hunting, go when the tide is out. There were a few 4WD's on the beach, and were fishing off the beach.

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Kiritehere Beach is covered with gray 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 Kiritehere Beach?

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

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

Surfing

Is the Kiritehere 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.

The waves in the Kiritehere Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

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

Is the Kiritehere 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 Kiritehere Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Kiritehere Beach is visited only by a few travellers. 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:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Kiritehere Beach?

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

Wild camping lovers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kiritehere Beach.

How far is the Kiritehere Beach from parking?

The Kiritehere 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Kiritehere Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Kiritehere Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Marokopa Lookout located in 2.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Kiritehere Beach is February. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kiritehere 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.Kiritehere 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.