Kairakau Beach. East Coast. New Zealand.
S 39° 56.760 E 176° 55.680
60H E 493849 N 5578233
Kairakau Beach is one of Hawkes Bays well kept secrets.
Waymark Code: WM46QA
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 07/16/2008
Published By:
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Kairakau Beach is popular for fishing, boating, surfing and diving. There is a small beachfront settlement with holiday baches and a few permanent residents. Over summer the beach front camping ground is well populated also. A clearly sign posted area is available at the end of the beach road for overnight stops for fully self contained motorhomes only.
The Kairakau Lagoon is formed at the mouth of the Mangakuri River which passes through a predominantly pastoral catchment before discharging into the ocean at the southern end of the beach. The lagoon is situated close to the camping ground and is frequently used for fishing, boating and swimming, particularly by children.
Directions: Head east from Waipawa along Tamumu Road. This road changes to Pourerere Rd after about 2kms. Turn left onto River Road, then right onto Elthorpe Road. At Elsthorpe village is a fork, the right fork will take you to Kairakau beach, then follow the signs.
Travel time 30 minutes
Type of beach: Natural
Location of beach: Seashore
Beach surface type: Fine sand
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