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The Best Beaches in New Zealand

25 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026

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Beaches in New Zealand

  1. Whitianga

    Boulder Beach is a beach in Whitianga, Waikato. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  2. Whitianga

    Buffalo Beach is a beach in Whitianga, Waikato. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  3. Whitianga

    Cooks Beach, on the Waikato coast near Whitianga, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  4. Whitianga

    Hahei Beach, on the Waikato coast near Whitianga, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  5. Whitianga

    Heading to Kūaotunu Beach in Whitianga? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Kūaotunu Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  6. Whitianga

    Lonely bay beach is a beach in Whitianga, Waikato. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  7. Whitianga

    Heading to Mares Leg Cove in Whitianga? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Mares Leg Cove, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  8. Whitianga

    Find Matarangi Beach in Whitianga, Waikato on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  9. Whitianga

    Mautohe Cathedral Cove, on the Waikato coast near Whitianga, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  10. Coromandel

    Heading to New Chums Beach in Coromandel? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for New Chums Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  11. Whitianga

    Heading to Ohuka Beach in Whitianga? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Ohuka Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  12. Whitianga

    Find Ōpito Beach in Whitianga, Waikato on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  13. Tairua

    Opoutere Beach, on the Waikato coast near Tairua, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  14. Whitianga

    Ōtama Beach is a beach in Whitianga, Waikato. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  15. Tairua

    Pāuanui Beach is a beach in Tairua, Waikato. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  16. Whitianga

    Find Peach Grove Beach in Whitianga, Waikato on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  17. Whitianga

    Heading to Pink Beach in Whitianga? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Pink Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  18. Whitianga

    Rings Beach, on the Waikato coast near Whitianga, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  19. Tairua

    Storm Beach is a beach in Tairua, Waikato. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  20. Tairua

    Find Tairua Ocean Beach in Tairua, Waikato on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  21. Whitianga

    Te Puia / Hot Water Beach, on the Waikato coast near Whitianga, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  22. Coromandel

    Heading to Waikawau Beach in Coromandel? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Waikawau Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  23. Coromandel

    Whangapoua Beach, on the Waikato coast near Coromandel, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  24. Whitianga

    Find Wharekaho Beach in Whitianga, Waikato on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  25. Whitianga

    Heading to Whauwhau Beach in Whitianga? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Whauwhau Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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New Zealand beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in New Zealand?
BeachMap maps every beach in New Zealand with live parking status, conditions and tides. Browse them below, or open the live map to see what's open right now.
Do New Zealand beaches have parking?
Most do, and BeachMap shows each beach's real-time parking status (open, filling or full) reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick one that still has space.

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