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About Hawke's Bay

Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Hawke's Bay. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Hawke's Bay Best beaches

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Waipatiki Beach
Waipatiki Beach
Waipatiki Beach
Good for Relax

Waipatiki Beach

Waipatiki Beach 0 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.2 Amenities index
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Good for Relax

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach 0.3 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
Kairakau Beach
Kairakau Beach
Kairakau Beach
Good for Relax

Kairakau Beach

Kairakau Beach 0.5 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.3 Amenities index
Waimarama Beach
Waimarama Beach
Waimarama Beach
Good for Relax

Waimarama Beach

Waimarama 0.6 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.8 Amenities index
Pourerere Beach
Pourerere Beach
Pourerere Beach
Good for Relax

Pourerere Beach

Pourerere 0.2 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1.7 Amenities index
Ocean Beach II
Ocean Beach II
Ocean Beach II
Good for Relax

Ocean Beach II

Ocean Beach 7 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Hawke's Bay beaches

Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Snorkling
Snorkling
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 16 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Hawke's Bay.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Hawke's Bay

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 0.3 km
Kairakau Beach

Kairakau Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Kairakau Beach 0.5 km
Pourerere Beach

Pourerere Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Pourerere 0.2 km
Ocean Beach II

Ocean Beach II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 7 km
Shoal Beach

Shoal Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
North island, Aramoana 0.4 km
Opoutama Beach

Opoutama Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Mahia Beach 4.1 km
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Sandy beaches in Hawke's Bay

Waipatiki Beach

Waipatiki Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
North island, Waipatiki Beach 0 km
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 0.3 km
Kairakau Beach

Kairakau Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Kairakau Beach 0.5 km
Waimarama Beach

Waimarama Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
North island, Waimarama 0.6 km
Pourerere Beach

Pourerere Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Pourerere 0.2 km
Ocean Beach II

Ocean Beach II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 7 km
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Long beaches in Hawke's Bay

Waipatiki Beach

Waipatiki Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
North island, Waipatiki Beach 0 km
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 0.3 km
Kairakau Beach

Kairakau Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Kairakau Beach 0.5 km
Waimarama Beach

Waimarama Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
North island, Waimarama 0.6 km
Pourerere Beach

Pourerere Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Pourerere 0.2 km
Ocean Beach II

Ocean Beach II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 7 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Hawke's Bay

Kairakau Beach

Kairakau Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Kairakau Beach 0.5 km
Pourerere Beach

Pourerere Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Pourerere 0.2 km
Ocean Beach II

Ocean Beach II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 7 km
Shoal Beach

Shoal Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
North island, Aramoana 0.4 km
Opoutama Beach

Opoutama Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Mahia Beach 4.1 km
Porangahau Beach

Porangahau Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Porangahau Beach 1.1 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Hawke's Bay

Waipatiki Beach

Waipatiki Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
North island, Waipatiki Beach 0 km
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 0.3 km
Kairakau Beach

Kairakau Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Kairakau Beach 0.5 km
Waimarama Beach

Waimarama Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
North island, Waimarama 0.6 km
Pourerere Beach

Pourerere Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Pourerere 0.2 km
Ocean Beach II

Ocean Beach II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Ocean Beach 7 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Hawke's Bay, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 15 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Hawke's Bay is less than 500 meters. 16 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Hawke's Bay however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Hawke's Bay's beaches

Haumoana Beach
10 T-Mac

The beach was a fantastic spot for freedom camping, with the soothing sounds of the ocean. It was also a pet-friendly location, and there was plenty of park space for recreational activities or enjoying a picnic. However, during our visit, the water conditions were too rough for swimming.

Waipatiki Beach
10 Landon Thornevale

This beach is definitely worth the drive if you're staying in the Napier area and looking for sandy shores instead of pebbles. The river flowing into the ocean provides a nice option for those wanting to avoid the strong waves, especially if you have young children. The waves are perfect for boogie boarding and body surfing. I wish I had planned to spend the entire day there.

Kairakau Beach
10 Bryce Anderson

This is the best small beach in Hb. I absolutely adore it.

Westshore Beach
10 Cassius "Cass, Caz, Lad" Callahan

You'll love it no matter when you go.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is January - air temperature during this time warms up to 24.1°C and water up to 20.8°C in February. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 12.9°C and water to 14.3°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Hawke's Bay? In total there are 16 beaches and the most popular is Waipatiki Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Hawke's Bay

Kairakau Beach

Kairakau Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
North island, Kairakau Beach 0.5 km
Whirinaki Beach

Whirinaki Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
North island, Whirinaki 0.2 km
Waipatiki Beach

Waipatiki Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
North island, Waipatiki Beach 0 km
Napier Beach

Napier Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
North island, Clive 6.2 km
Tangoio Beach

Tangoio Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
North island, Tangoio Beach 0.2 km
Haumoana Beach

Haumoana Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
North island, Te Awanga 3.9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Hawke's Bay?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Hawke's Bay, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 16 beaches in total, of which about 1 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Hawke's Bay:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Hawke's Bay, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Hawke's Bay?

Most of the beaches located in Hawke's Bay are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Hawke's Bay by access:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Hawke's Bay?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Hawke's Bay?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Hawke's Bay by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Hawke's Bay are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Hawke's Bay according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Hawke's Bay?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Hawke's Bay?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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