# Hahei Beach

> A sheltered white-sand beach with islands offshore, the gateway to Cathedral Cove, with a café, shop and holiday parks. Swimming is generally calm.

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

A sheltered white-sand beach with islands offshore, the gateway to Cathedral Cove, with a café, shop and holiday parks. Swimming is generally calm. Parking in the village is tight in summer, so use the public lot early.

- **Nearest town:** Whitianga, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -36.8420, 175.7970

## 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)

## Nearby

- [Cathedral Cove](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-cathedral-cove/) – 2 km
- [Hot Water Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hot-water-beach/) – 6 km
- [New Chums Beach (Wainuiototo)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-new-chums-beach/) – 7 km
- [Driving Creek Railway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-driving-creek-railway/) – 28 km

## FAQs

### Where is Hahei Beach?

Hahei Beach is in Whitianga, New Zealand, at GPS -36.8420, 175.7970.

### What is there to see near Hahei Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cathedral Cove (2 km), Hot Water Beach (6 km), New Chums Beach (Wainuiototo) (7 km) and Driving Creek Railway (28 km).

### When is the best time to visit Hahei Beach?

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)