Anawhata is a beach on the coast of New Zealand to the west of Auckland. Due to it's accessibility only by foot, it is one of West Auckland's less popular beaches.
It's situated 40 km (50 minutes drive) from Auckland. Piha, Karekare and Whatipu are to the south of Anawhata Beach and you'll pass them on the road to Anawhata. To the north are Te Henga (Bethells Beach), and Muriwai.
It's one of the least visited beaches in the city because there's a long, unsealed path to get there, and a steep trail down to the ocean. Be sure to pack some comfortable walking shoes!
Do note that there is no surf patrol and, like all the beaches of West Auckland, swimming might not be safe due to rips. Always be sure to observe the water and if you are unsure, avoid going in!
Local iwi (tribe) Te Kawerau and Maki have been occupying this area for hundreds of years, and many settlements and fortifications have been built in the area.
By the time 1870 came around, Europeans had already setup timber mills and farms in the area. To help transport Kauri logs that were harvested in the area, a 14km long tramway was built between Anawhata and Whatipu.
The Auckland Tramping Club used the Anawhata stream for a day trip back in 1966. Trampers were dropped off in the hills above the stream, and were picked up by an old bus several hours later from the beach.
There's a steep walk down to Anawhata beach from the end of the road. Once there, you'll need to cross the Anawhata stream to the next port, called Parera Port. This is a place where you'll see a lot of surfers in the right conditions.
Dogs
All animals apart from Aid dogs are prohibited from all Auckland Council regional parks, accommodations and bookable sites. You need to inform City Council staff at time of booking if you will have a registered aid dog with you.
Please keep all dogs on a leash unless stated otherwise on sign posts near the beach.
Alcohol And Drinking
To keep this a family friendly and inviting beach to visit, public and/or excessive alcohol consumption is not allowed. If you are seen to be making a nuisance of yourself and disturbing the peace, you will be asked to leave by a park ranger.
Smoking
This beach is smoke free, please refrain from smoking whilst visitng our beach.
Rubbish
Please keep our parks and beaches litter free, take any rubbish with you when you leave Anawhata Beach.
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One of the best road trips I’ve ever been on, been to three different water falls and a beach in one day, what a mission but it was so worth it.
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... I stumbled across something very special on my day at Anawhata. Beautifully carved and perfectly situated along the estuary leading towards the sea. I felt very privileged to have found this and wondered about the story... May he stand there for many years to come.. #aotearoalove #maoricarving #toiwhakairo #anawhatabeach #vivjourneyssolo
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Soaking in the ☀️ and the 🌊 and what feels like the way-too-good-to-be-true fortune that has landed me in New Zealand. The struggles of our time are still paramount here, but it feels as though they have been softened in the sand dunes, the long white clouds and the compassionate exchanges of those that call Aotearoa home. I really don't know how to address all of the crazy sh** going on in the world right now, but I do have hope that a kinder and more just future is possible, and I am going to continue doing my best to bring that future to fruition. Aroha nui and stay safe everyone.
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Lowkey asf rock pools to compliment the view, keen to come back for an actual swim asap #rockpools #views #anawhatabeach
Anawhata beach, another wild wonder of the West coast of Auckland in New Zealand 🙏
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Having flashbacks of roadies to beaches and festivals of our youth.
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Making shapes and making memories with mi familia 👨👩👧👦
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Photo of the sun glowing through the keyhole at Anawhata Beach. Talk about perfect timing Just Beautiful 💙
Photo by 📷 andycouwenbergh
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