Kaitoke Beach

Kaitoke Beach sits along the eastern shore of Great Barrier Island with gentle sandy slopes and native plants fringing the coastline. The water is clear and open to wave action, while hills covered in vegetation rise behind the shoreline.

Local Māori communities gathered at this beach for generations before European settlement altered the area. The site holds deep roots in the past while today serving as a recreational beach.

The surfing community plays an active role in the beach culture, using it regularly for practice and social gatherings. Local surfers have shaped how people experience and value this stretch of coast.

Access the beach via Oceanview Road or Sugarloaf Road, with parking near the southern end where facilities are located. A campground sits at this same area, making it convenient for extended stays.

The beach serves as a nesting ground for endangered brown teal and dotterel birds found nowhere else in the region. Visitors may encounter these rare species if they walk quietly and observe from a distance.

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

GPS coordinates: -36.24474,175.47903

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27