Location) The Esplanade
BBQ) No
Beach type) Shell/Crushed Shell/Mudflats
Parking) Yes
Length) 650 Metres
Wheelchair Access) No
Category) Beach
Toilet) No
Overview
Blackpool beach is another south side beach on Waiheke found on The esplanade, the beach is best at high tide. This beach is popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing due to it being exposed to Waiheke’s southerly winds
You will find some of the endangered beach birdlife on this beach nesting during certain times of the year such as Godwits and Dotterels. Please do keep your distance and keep dogs on leashes during this time.
The beach also has a small set of swings and a picnic table plus scattered chairs around to observe our beautiful beach and Huruhi Bay.
Blackpool Beach is only a 10-minute walk from Oneroa village.
You will also find the esplanade road, an unsealed strip in between Blackpool and Surfdale, it is a popular walking and cycling route.
Beach Amenities
- Bins
- Grass beach edges
- Picnic tables
- Small playground
Key Access Points
From Oneroa – Moa Avenue
If coming from Oneroa (ocean view road main road) take a right on to Moa Avenue you will find black pool at the end of Moa avenue, there are also a few side streets that will lead to the beach.
From Surfdale – The Esplanade
If coming from Surfdale take a left on to Hamilton road and another left onto Lannan road, you will come across a unsealed road, the esplanade it’s a beautiful coastline driving/walking and biking path- take in the beautiful views, be careful on bad weather days, at the end you will come across Blackpool.
Wheelchair Access
Blackpool has a crushed shell start to the beach and then mudflats, so that would be hard for a wheelchair, but there is nice grass frontage at the edge of the beach and a nice area with a picnic table.
Well Known For
- Mudflats
- Southerly winds
- Endangered birds nesting
- Blackpool (Hurunui Urupa) Cemetery
Hire Beach Gear
If you need beach items on your stay at Waiheke, there is a local hire shop called Gear Grab, they have a range of beach items, like sea scooters, metal detectors, beach speakers, sea biscuits, beach tents and games starting at a price of $5 for the smaller toys.
Close To Blackpool Beach
Old Blackpool School – Old Blackpool School Hall and park has many aspects, we will cover most of them. It is a community building that has a good park for walking dogs.
Little Oneroa Beach – Little Oneroa Beach also known as Little O is another popular beach in Oneroa is it situated right across the road from Little Oneroa Takeaways and Little Oneroa dairy.
Hospice Waiheke Homecare – Hospice Waiheke Homecare offer palliative care to improve quality of life of patients and families during the most difficult stage of a life threatening illness.
Island Scoot – A local scooter hire business, they have picked out a range of scooters that showcase classic style for your trip over to Waiheke.
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