New Chums Beach

New Chums Beach

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New Chums Beach

Time: 30 minutes one way. New Chums beach is the secluded beach immediately north of Whangapoua. The only public access is by foot.

• Walk to the end of the beach
• Cross the lagoon stream
• Walk on the boulders at the edge of the sea until you reach the path
• Follow the path that takes you across the saddle to New Chums

NOTE
• Wear sand shoes or walking shoes
• Best not to walk when there is a high surf running
• Take a water bottle and a towel
• Time taken is 30 minutes -- each way
• NO CAMPING - NO OVERNIGHTING - NO ALCOHOL
• ALCOHOL IS BANNED FROM THIS BEACH BY THE TCDC

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Thames-Coromandel District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Coromandel Town

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Activity__scenic_attractionsScenic Attractions

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.7088209596754

175.608828568459

Latitude
-36.7088209596754
Longitude
175.608828568459
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

30 minutes one way.

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Water Supply

  • No water supply

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

No water supply

There is no supply of fresh water.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

No dump station

This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.

Large Vehicle Access

  • No large vehicles

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No large vehicles

The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track Walking track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Walking track

Walking track

Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.

Toilet

  • No toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

No toilet

There are no toilet facilities available.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

    • Best beach I have ever seen!

      Icon__personElisabeth Ringswandl

    • Very adventurous!

      Icon__personLotta Mitze

    • Very nice walk along the beach and on the rocks.

      Icon__personJan Legein

    • Most beautiful beach we have ever seen.

      Icon__personBart Hanssen

    • White sand, quiet place, clean sea.

      Icon__personMichal Za'heryuk

    4.9 9 Reviews Analysis

  • Amazing beach well worth the walk to get there!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2018

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    Jucy

  • White sand, quiet place, clean sea.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    Michal Za'heryuk's avatar

    Michal Za'heryuk

  • The New Chums Beach is a pretty sick beach here in New Zealand, you can't go by car so you walk around 30 minutes to the beach along the coast.

    You can climb a little hill/mountain and have an overview to the beach. It is not so much tourism as Cathedral Cove.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

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    Johanna

  • Very adventurous!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2015

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    Lotta Mitze

  • One of the best beaches I have ever seen in my life and not overcrowded.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2015

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    Thomas Haslbeck

  • Best beach I have ever seen!

    Just a few people. But the walk to the beach is full with stinky algae.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2015

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    Elisabeth Ringswandl

  • Most beautiful beach we have ever seen.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2014

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    Bart Hanssen

  • Very nice walk along the beach and on the rocks.

    The New Chums Beach was really amazing!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    Jan Legein's avatar

    Jan Legein