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Waipātiki Beach, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Punakērua Beach
Punakērua Beach on the East Cape features exposed Pacific waters with challenging conditions suited only to advanced swimmers experienced with variable swells and currents. The dramatic coastal setting is spectacular but unforgiving; check forecasts religiously and respect local warnings about dangerous conditions.
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Punakērua Beach
-39.3257, 176.9479
Details
- Location
- Waipātiki Beach, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- -39.3257, 176.9479