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New Zealand · Bay of Plenty

Best beaches in Little Waihi

1 ranked beach in Little Waihi, Bay of Plenty

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Little Waihi

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    Little Waihi Beach

    Small beach settlement near Maketu with estuary scenery and a low-key local feel.

    7.0

What makes Little Waihi's beaches stand out?

Little Waihi sits in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Little Waihi or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.