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Beaches
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Beaches

Tawhitokino Beach is straight and unbroken stretch of sand. Taiwawe beach is broken into two parts.

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Dogs
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Dogs

Dogs are permitted if they are under control at all times or kept on a leash, but are prohibited at the campsite.

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Swimming
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Swimming

Tawhitokino is a relatively safe family beach with lovely clear water.

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Kayaking
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Kayaking

Launch at Kawakawa bay, kayaking is a great way to access the park.

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Fishing
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Fishing

This is a good spot for fishing.

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Boating
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Boating

The nearest boat ramp is at Kawakawa Bay.

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Walks (Less than 1 hour)
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Walks (Less than 1 hour)

Just getting to Tawhitokino is a walk in itself, remember to check the tide.

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Access to Tawhitokino
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Access to Tawhitokino

Walk
Time: 40 minutes
Distance: 0 km

Access to Tawhitokino is only by foot at low tide or by boat. The route is relatively easy with a short steep climb over Papanui Point. Remember to check the tide.

Pram friendly: No

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Tawhitokino

Between Orere Point township and Papanui Point lie a series of beaches whose quality is unequalled anywhere on the south-east coast of the Auckland region.

Please note this park is only accessible by foot and at low tide.

Tawhitokino, the more north-westerly beach, is a fairly straight and unbroken stretch of sand 1400m long. Taiwawe beach to the south east is about 750 metres long and broken into two parts. 

Two small streams feed into Tawhitokino, cutting into the bush-clad escarpment behind the beach. The flats that are normally created by stream action are very small. There are no perennial streams running into Taiwawe. The hinterland consists of gently sloping coastal ridges.

Park facilities

Camping
There is a campground with toilet facilities but no drinking water. more...
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Take a picnic lunch for an idyllic day of of swimming, dozing and reading - but watch the tides.
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How to get there

From Clevedon follow the signs to Kawakawa Bay. Continue to the end of Kawakawa Bay Coast Rd. From there follow the Tawhitokino track on foot around the rocks and over Papanui Point to the beach. Access only at low tide.
Distance from Auckland:
50 minutes
  
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