Escape overseas and visit Whakanewha Regional Park on the southern coast of Waiheke Island.
It offers sheltered swimming on a long, sweeping beach with a bush clad backdrop. You can also enjoy camping and picnic sites on the foreshore.
Whakanewha Regional Park
Auckland, Waiheke Island
All year round
ACCESSIBILITY
General
The bottom of the Nikau Track and all foreshore areas are wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Matiatia Wharf and Waiheke buses are wheelchair accessible.
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