Enclosure Bay

Overview

Enclosure Bay is semi hidden gem bay made of rock formations that almost entirely enclose the bay from the sea. This creates a natural, shallow swimming pool.

It is one of the best spots on the island for safe snorkelling, sea scootering and teaching young ones to swim with out waves crashing over them.

The bay can also be popular for learning to scuba dive due to its small channel path leading out to the deep waters. Fishing off the rocks is also a popular activity.

Parking is beach side so it is easily accessible, it can be popular in warmer months so parking can be slim.

If your lucky there have also been regular sitings of Orca’s (killer whales) around the edges of Enclosure Bay. Usually looking for food or teaching their calves.

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Enclosure Bay

Enclosure Bay is semi hidden gem bay made of rock formations that almost entirely enclose the bay from the sea. This creates a natural, shallow swimming pool.

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Beach Amenities

• Bins
• Grass edge
• Picnic table

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Key Access Points

From Coromandel Road

Coming from Hauraki Road (Oneroa) take a left onto Karaka Road, another left onto Coromandel Road follow the windy road until you reach the bottom of Coromandel Road. Turn right onto Great Barrier Road to Enclosure Bay.

From Great Barrier Road

Coming from Cory Road/Hauraki Road (Palm Beach/Ostend). Take a right onto Coromandel Road, a tight right onto Great Barrier Road, follow the windy road to the end you will come across our beautiful Enclosure Bay.

Wheelchair Access

Enclosure bay isn’t wheelchair accessible, but there is a nice grass frontage at the edge of the beach and a nice area with a picnic table to take in the beach.

Well Known For

• Snorkeling/ Scuba dive channel
• Shallow calm water
• Popular during warm seasons
• Fishing off the rocks

Hire Beach Gear

If you need beach items on your stay at Waiheke. There is a local hire shop called Gear Grab, they have a range of beach items – sea scooters, metal detectors, beach speakers, sea biscuits, beach tents and games starting at a price of $5 for the smaller toys.

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