# Waipu Cove Beach

> A sheltered white-sand beach with a surf life saving club and rock pools at the southern end.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waipu-cove/

A sheltered white-sand beach with a surf life saving club and rock pools at the southern end. It is a short drive off SH1 and suits a lunch stop or an overnight at the nearby holiday parks. Swim between the flags in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Mangawhai, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -35.9741, 174.4538

## Good to know

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

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Auckland to Whangārei by the north-east coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-auckland-north-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Mangawhai Cliff Walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mangawhai-cliff-walk/) – 18 km
- [Kauri Museum, Matakohe](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-kauri-museum-matakohe/) – 29 km
- [Whangarei Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-whangarei-falls/) – 33 km
- [Goat Island Marine Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-goat-island-marine-reserve/) – 45 km

## FAQs

### Where is Waipu Cove Beach?

Waipu Cove Beach is in Mangawhai, New Zealand, at GPS -35.9741, 174.4538.

### Which road trips pass Waipu Cove Beach?

Waipu Cove Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auckland to Whangārei by the north-east coast.

### What is there to see near Waipu Cove Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mangawhai Cliff Walk (18 km), Kauri Museum, Matakohe (29 km), Whangarei Falls (33 km) and Goat Island Marine Reserve (45 km).

### When is the best time to visit Waipu Cove Beach?

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