Location) Mitchell Road, Surfdale
BBQ) No
Beach type) Shell/Crushed Shell/Mudflats
Parking) Street parking
Length) 150 Metres
Wheelchair Access) No
Category) Beach
Toilet) No
Overview
Hooks beach is a small calm, picturesque beach, you can get some amazing photos and views of the Waiheke sunsets from here.
It is quite a tidal mudflat beach and also can be prone to having sea lice, It is possible to swim during high tide, but water can be very shallow.
Hooks Beach can be accessed via Mitchell road, you will come across a set of steps leading to the beach, Their used a path to access from Hooks lane but that has now been made private.
Beach Amenities
- Tree swing
Key Access Points
From Mitchell Road
Coming from either direction Ostend or Oneroa, you will find a small unsealed road called Mitchell road at the end you will come across a small area for parking and a staircase leading you down to the beach. please be mindful of near by driveways with were you park.
Wheelchair Access
Hooks beach has a set of steps at the top of the beach, so that would be hard for a wheelchair to access.
Well Known For
- Calm Water
- Secluded
- Off leash dog walking
- Sunsets
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 Hooks Beach
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
Surfdale Bakery – Waiheke’s main Bakery that serves pies, sausage rolls, donuts and assortments of hot foods.
Bisou Cafe – Serving up your favourite French classics that our locals have come to know and love.
Miami Pricecutter – Wide range of food, hot pies, drinks, soups, confectionery, toiletries, milk, bread, beers, cider, wine, smokes, vapes.
Surfdale Beach – Surfdale beach is a south side beach on Waiheke, the beach is best at half tide or higher. The Beach is made from Shell/Sand and popular for high wind activities.
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