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Whatipu Beach

Whatipu Beach ...

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This is one of the remoter beaches of West Auckland. Follow the Huia Road from Titirangi until it ends.

Past Huia the coastal road is winding its way to Little Huia, a small settlement right at the beach front. After the crossing a ford the road goes land inwards to climb up a hill. Soon the sealed surface is replaced by gravel and winding down a valley. The road ends finally in a cul-de-sac.

Walks short and fairly easy to look outs and quite demanding day trips have their starting point at the car park. They surprise regularly with spectacular views. On a beautiful day like seen on the image the emerald green of the sea make every effort following the shoreline high up on the ridges worth while.

In early spring the valley at the starting point of Kura Track echoes the song of the tui birds gathering around the blooming kowhai trees. While the picnic area in midst pohutukawa trees charms with its reddish glow around Christmas to January.

Surrounding swamp areas before the car park and between beach and hills are home to pukekos.

Following the beach this scientific reserve presents many species of native and migrating birds like the pied shag, caspian tern or variable oystercatcher.

Sometimes the wind even sets historic traces of the tram line free that once transported kauri logs from Piha.

It is well worth the drive out to this isolated place. You may even decide to stay over night at the Lodge. In order to protect the diverse bird life, with many nesting in direct proximity to the beach, signs point it out as a dog free zone.

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