Photo of Waiharakeke Bay Beach with bright fine sand surface

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Waiharakeke Bay Beach

Awa-iti, New Zealand

#34 out of 51 in Tasman

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Awaroa • 1.6 km

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Cafe Awaroa Cafe / pizza

8.4 - Very good 2km

Coffee Shop Laura's Coffee Cart

10 - Exceptional 10km

National Park Abel Tasman National Park

7.4km

National Park Tasman

7.4km

Park Abel Tasman

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Tourist Attraction Falls River Swing Bridge

9.6 - Exceptional 8.8km

Tourist Attraction Tata Beach

9.2km

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About

Waiharakeke Bay Beach is located on the Cook Strait (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 34th place out of 51 beaches in the Tasman region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Waiharakeke Bay 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.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.

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

Waiharakeke Bay Beach (Tasman) region (Folly island sub-region) is located outside the Awaroa 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 South island, 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.

Weather

history

+9 ^o C +4 ^o C

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+11 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Awaroa • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Awaroa Cafe / pizza

8.4 - Very good 2km

Coffee Shop Laura's Coffee Cart

10 - Exceptional 10km

National Park Abel Tasman National Park

7.4km

National Park Tasman

7.4km

Park Abel Tasman

9km

Tourist Attraction Falls River Swing Bridge

9.6 - Exceptional 8.8km

Tourist Attraction Tata Beach

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Ligar Bay Beach

9.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

6.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Golden Bay Hideaway

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Awaroa • 7.8km from center

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9.4km from the beach

10 Exceptional

The Woolshed Caravans

Tent

Located at nearest locality

Awaroa • 10.8km from center

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12.4km from the beach

Seaside on Selwyn - Pohara Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Awaroa • 13.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Awaroa • 1.6km

Transport

Airport

KTF • 20.8km

Bus Station

Hira • 51.4km

Train Station

Wakefield Quay Station • 51.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Waiharakeke Bay Beach?

The Waiharakeke Bay Beach is covered with soft and fine 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Waiharakeke Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Waiharakeke Bay 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 Waiharakeke Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

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

Is the Waiharakeke Bay 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Waiharakeke Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

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 Waiharakeke Bay Beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Waiharakeke Bay Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Awaroa Cafe / pizza is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Waiharakeke Bay Beach?

There are 27 places to stay in the Waiharakeke Bay Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Waiharakeke Bay Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Waiharakeke Bay Beach from parking?

The Waiharakeke Bay Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.

What is the best time of the year to visit Waiharakeke Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Waiharakeke Bay Beach is January. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Waiharakeke Bay Beach (South 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.Waiharakeke Bay Beach (South 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.