intermediate
Waikanae, North Island, New Zealand

Waikanae Beach at Ara Kuaka Carpark

A coastal beach swim north of Wellington with ocean water, typical sand beach conditions, and easy parking access. Suitable for intermediate swimmers comfortable with open ocean swimming and variable swells. The carpark location makes this convenient but popular; arrive early.

Satellite view of Waikanae Beach at Ara Kuaka Carpark

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Waikanae Beach at Ara Kuaka Carpark

-40.8676, 175.0112

Details

Location
Waikanae, North Island, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-40.8676, 175.0112

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