Little Bay Beach

This pretty, 600-metre-long beach includes Freedom Camping in the carpark for approved vehicles.

  • track category: Easiest
  • track length: 1.5-km return
  • walking time: as long as you like
  • track start location: see map below
  • km from town: 27-40 km, depending on route taken

Track Description: 57 Little Bay Dr, Waikawau; 50 min/27-40 km northeast of town, partly on gravel (dogs okay).

Little Bay Dr is located where Tuateawa Rd changes to Waikawau Beach Rd.

This pretty, 600-metre-long beach includes Freedom Camping in the carpark for approved vehicles. Another beach unofficially called Teeny Bay, at the rocky east end of Little Bay, is best accessed at low to mid-tide. Toilet in car park.

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