Name: The beach was stunning and peaceful when I visited in November 2019.
Item: Foxton Beach
Rating: 8
Author: K.O.

About Manawatū-Whanganui

Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Manawatū-Whanganui. 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!

Manawatū-Whanganui Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Foxton Beach

Foxton Beach 2.5 km

Very good

8.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Mowhanau Beach

Kai Iwi Beach 0.6 km

Good

7.9

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

3.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Waikawa Beach

Waikawa Beach 2.5 km

Good

7.4

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Castlecliff Beach

Whanganui 6.5 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

1.7 Amenities index

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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 4 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Manawatū-Whanganui.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Manawatū-Whanganui, 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 gray color.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 4 such beaches.
An important clarification, 4 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
The average distance from the road to beach in Manawatū-Whanganui is less than 500 meters. 4 beaches are relatively easy to access.

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

Latest reviews on Manawatū-Whanganui's beaches

Foxton Beach

8 K.O.

The beach was stunning and peaceful when I visited in November 2019.

Castlecliff Beach

8 Lily Chambers

This is a fantastic location to appreciate the scenery and conveniently park near the beach without being bothered by sand blowing everywhere. The beach itself has a lovely dark sand.

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the region is February - air temperature during this time warms up to 22.3°C and water up to 18.8°C in March. The coldest month is August - air temperature drops to 10.7°C and water to 13.1°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Manawatū-Whanganui? In total there are 4 beaches and the most popular is Foxton Beach.