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New Zealand · Waikato

Best beaches in Kāwhia

3 ranked beaches in Kāwhia, Waikato

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Kāwhia

  1. 1

    Kawhia Hot Water Beach

    A rare geothermal black-sand beach where visitors dig natural hot pools at low tide.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Rakaunui Beach

    Quiet Kāwhia Harbour beach/inlet area with sheltered scenery away from main tourist traffic.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Te Maika Beach

    Culturally significant harbour-entrance coastline with dramatic views across Kāwhia.

    7.0

What makes Kāwhia's beaches stand out?

Kāwhia sits in Waikato, New Zealand and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Kāwhia or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.