Pakawau Beach
Collingwood, New Zealand
A quiet beach of fine sand and low dunes north of Collingwood, with big skies at sunset and few other visitors. Check the tide before you wander, take drinking water, and park only in the road-side area, not on the dunes.
- Nearest town
- Collingwood, New Zealand
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -40.5890, 172.6850
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
FAQs
Where is Pakawau Beach?
Pakawau Beach is in Collingwood, New Zealand, at GPS -40.5890, 172.6850.
What is there to see near Pakawau Beach?
Places worth a stop nearby: Wharariki Beach (8 km), Farewell Spit and Puponga Lookout (9 km), Te Waikoropupū Springs (32 km) and Wainui Falls (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Pakawau Beach?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)