How long is New Chums Beach Walk?
approximately 30-40 mins
The 1km long Wainuiototo Bay, or New Chum Beach, is approximately 30-40 mins walk via the Mangakahia Drive track over the saddle through spectacular nikau forest and giant pōhutukawa.
Who owns New Chums Beach?
The property is owned by Galt Nominees which is in receivership and whose director and sole shareholder is businessman Kerr..
Can you swim at New Chums?
New Chums beach is one of top beaches in the world! Make sure you pack a picnic and spend the whole day there. Waikato Regional Council monitors water quality at popular swimming beaches throughout the Waikato.
How do you get into New Chums Beach?
Getting there New Chums Beach is immediately north of Whangapoua village. The beach is accessible by boat or foot. It is recommended that you check the tides and swell conditions before you attempt this walk. You can still walk along the shore at high tide but your feet will get wet.
Can you walk to New Chums beach at high tide?
The walk to or from New Chums Beach should not be done 2 hours on either side of high tide, since the track is more or less at high tide level for part of the walk.
What does New Chum mean?
new chum (plural new chums) (Australia, archaic) A newly arrived convict. (Australia) A beginner, a novice. (Australia, chiefly dated, mildly derogatory) A newly arrived and inexperienced immigrant; a newcomer.
Where is New Chum Beach in New Zealand?
New Chum embodies ‘The Coromandel good for your soul’ vibe. This protected stretch of untouched land has no buildings, no roads, no infrastructure or camping – it is a jewel in New Zealand’s coastal crown. From the north end of Whangapoua beach, cross the stream to begin your walk along the rocky shoreline and over the headland.
How long is the walk to New Chum Beach?
The 1km long Wainuiototo Bay, or New Chum Beach, is approximately 30-40 mins walk via the Mangakahia Drive track over the saddle through spectacular nikau forest and giant p ō hutukawa. There is a public toilet and parking at William Mangakahia Lagoon Reserve.
What kind of birds live in New Chum?
A solitary Dotterel can twitter and skittle safely across the sand. These delicate birds are free from the threat of dogs and hoards of people at New Chum.