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New Zealand · Waikato Region

Best beaches in Whitianga

2 ranked beaches in Whitianga, Waikato Region

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 Whitianga

  1. 1

    Buffalo Beach

    Whitianga’s main town beach with easy access and broad Mercury Bay views.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Simpsons Beach

    A quiet Mercury Bay beach north of Whitianga that is easy to miss on broad maps.

    7.0

What makes Whitianga's beaches stand out?

Whitianga sits in Waikato Region, New Zealand and is home to 2 ranked beaches 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 Whitianga or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.