Wenderholm Beach is in Wenderholm Regional Park and runs the full length of Te Akeake spit, from the cliffs below Maungatauhoro to the Puhoi River mouth. The beach is probably the main reason for most visitors, particularly for families on holiday and fine weekends.
The beach has a very shallow slope, so the tide goes out quite a long way. There is generally no surf to speak of, and it’s safe for swimming, although you must go a fair distance to get in over your knees at low tide. The exception is around the deeper river mouth, which has strong tidal currents and is unsafe.
The beach fringe is also somewhat sheltered with established pōhutukawa trees if you prefer to get out of the sun.
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