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Port Waikato

Location:

Maunsell Road, Port Waikato, South Auckland, Greater Auckland

Date:

Anytime

Time:

Anytime (before sunset)

Cost:

FREE

Always wondered what Port Waikato is all about?  Worth a day trip to find out.  After an ambling, rambling countryside journey through Tuakau you'll pop out the other side, the southern entrance to the Waikato River as it meets the sea.

What a nice spot!  Ahh, tranquility, rugged seas and rows of the traditional Kiwi bach reminiscent of 'old NZ' before it started to get all fancy!  The beach is rich black sand, the water is rough, the surfers smile in delight and trot along the sand anxious to get in amongst it.

We Reckon | Known for it's sunsets and fish and chips, we reckon it's a fab combination. Check out our blog.

Getting to Port Waikato | Drive beyond "The Bombays", through Tuakau and follow the signs.  See our map for directions:


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