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New Zealand · Chatham Islands

Best beaches in Waitangi

1 ranked beach in Waitangi, Chatham Islands

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 Waitangi

  1. 1

    Waitangi Bay Beach

    Main settlement beach with an accessible sandy bay and classic Chathams harbour views.

    7.0

What makes Waitangi's beaches stand out?

Waitangi sits in Chatham Islands, 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 Waitangi or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.