Location) Nick Johnstone Drive
BBQ) No
Beach type) Rocky/pebbles
Parking) Only on Nick Johnstone Drive
Length)
Wheelchair Access) No
Category) Beach
Toilet) No
Overview
Te Miro Bay is a little secluded beach sheltered by pohutukawa trees. Only accessed via foot, it is located below the coastal walkway called the Matiatia Headland Path.
Not many people know about this bay as they usually just stick to the paths. To access the bay you will have to leave the path, but be careful there is only one way to get down.
Te Miro Bay is located in Oneroa/Cable Bay district. The bay can be entered off Nick Johnstone Drive on foot. There is a small cul-de-sac to park at the end of Nick Johnstone Drive. The rest of the way is on foot down a unpaved driveway these are private properties so stick to the path. At the end of the unpaved path there is grassed path with a walkway sign. Cross the small bridge and just before the steps turn left, there is a unmarked path through the Mulenbekia (plants) it will lead you to Te Miro Bay. Be careful with the man made tree rooted steps going down to the beach they can be slippery.
You can either take in the ocean views on the bay while sitting on the pebbles or take a stroll around the rocks. There are no rubbish bins or beach amenities at Te Miro Bay. Please take your rubbish home with you.
Located above the bay on the Matiatia Headland path is a picnic table. You can sit and have a picnic with ocean views in the background.
Beach Amenities
- Picnic table
Key Access Points
Nick Johnstone Drive – The best way to access Te Miro Bay is parking on Nick Johnstone drive. Access via foot by a unpaved road and grassed walk way. Cross a small bridge and use the man made track through the mulenbekia before the first lot of steps. Walk down the man made dirt steps down to the beach.
Well Known For
- Secluded
- Fishing Spot
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, like sea scooters, metal detectors, beach speakers, sea biscuits, beach tents and games. Starting at a price of $5 for the smaller toys.
Close To Te Miro Bay
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
Fullers – A ferry service that travels from Waiheke Island to Auckland/Devonport. They have a licensed cafe and bar on board, proudly serving a range of goods.
Matiatia Bay – The first beach you see when walking off Fullers or Island Direct passenger ferry services coming from Auckland city or Devonport.
Cable Bay – A vineyard/restaurant located in Oneroa it offers a truly memorable vineyard experience, wine tasting, Al Fresco dining and breath-taking sea views.
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