# Bethells Beach (Te Henga)

> A wide west-coast beach with dunes and sea stacks and a short walk to the freshwater Lake Wainamu.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-bethells-beach/

A wide west-coast beach with dunes and sea stacks and a short walk to the freshwater Lake Wainamu. The road is narrow and winding for its last few kilometres. Swim only where patrolled, and bring layers for the wind.

- **Nearest town:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -36.8900, 174.4430

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Auckland and the wild Waitākere west coast beaches](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-auckland-west-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Muriwai Gannet Colony](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-muriwai-gannet-colony/) – 7 km
- [Piha Beach and Lion Rock](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-piha-lion-rock/) – 7 km
- [Karekare Beach and Kitekite Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-karekare-beach/) – 11 km
- [Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitākere Ranges](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-arataki-visitor-centre/) – 15 km

## FAQs

### Where is Bethells Beach (Te Henga)?

Bethells Beach (Te Henga) is in Auckland, New Zealand, at GPS -36.8900, 174.4430.

### Which road trips pass Bethells Beach (Te Henga)?

Bethells Beach (Te Henga) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auckland and the wild Waitākere west coast beaches.

### What is there to see near Bethells Beach (Te Henga)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Muriwai Gannet Colony (7 km), Piha Beach and Lion Rock (7 km), Karekare Beach and Kitekite Falls (11 km) and Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitākere Ranges (15 km).

### When is the best time to visit Bethells Beach (Te Henga)?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)