Location) 53 Palm Road, Palm Beach
BBQ) Yes
Beach type) Beautiful White Sand
Parking) Yes
Length) 900 Metres
Wheelchair Access) Yes
Category) Beach
Toilet) Yes
Overview
Palm Beach is a well known favourite of Waiheke locals but also tourists, with its beautiful white sand and Palm trees surrounding the beach it makes you feel like you are in the tropics. Compared to some of the other Waiheke beaches.
Palm beach is perfect for swimming, tanning, making sandcastles, metal detecting etc.
Palm beach has two picnic areas one side is where you will find a small parking lot and the BBQ area.
Playgrounds
The second side has a wonderful large boat shaped playground safe for little ones to play on, which is popular for having picnics and family/friend gatherings. Both areas have public toilets.
Food Options
If you are feeling Peckish/Thirsty palm beach, has it all just across the road, there is a Palm beach store which has all you need to enjoy your beach experience. Such as Hand Scooped Ice-creams, Delicious Toasties (Popular choice), Drinks, Coffee and much more.
If your feeling Fancy then check out our wonderful Arcadia Café/Restaurant you will find delicious affordable meals such as Eggs benedict, Fish & chips/Burgers or sip on some yummy Cocktails/Beverages. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner they have your hunger needs covered.
Parking
Parking lots can be found on both ends of the beach and there is also roadside parallel parking, Palm beach can be popular during hot seasons so it can be difficult to find parking.
Note
Also just to note there is a Small Bay/Beach Separated from the Main Palm Beach over the Rocks on the Western side which Waiheke Locals call Nudie Bay formally known as Little Palm – It is enjoyed by Local Waiheke Nudists.
Beach Amenities
- Toilets/changing rooms
- BBQ area
- Picnic tables
- Rubbish Bins
- Playground
- Café/Restaurant
- Store/Dairy
- Liquor Store
Seasonal Rules
Dogs: There is a seasonal council rule in place for dogs on Palm Beach. The rule for Palm beach and foreshore areas state that dogs are allowed on the Beach that includes Little Palm beach area during the dates below.
From 1 December to 1 March. On public holidays and weekends between Labour weekend and Easter weekend.
10 am to 6 pm – Prohibited
Before 10 am and after 6pm – Under control, off the leash.
All other times – Under control, off the leash
Key Access Points
Palm Road Dairy Side
Opposite Arcadia Café on Palm Road (Beach side) you will find a small Entrance/Driveway ,drive down here you will find a small parking lot.
There is another Parking lot Opposite the Red Shed, Palm beach Hall at the Western End of the Palm Road.
Palm Road Middle
This location has a playground and a rubber matting strip that allows wheelchairs onto the beach
Palm Road Left hand Side
This side of the beach has a small carpark and limited amenities.
Wheelchair Access
Palm Beach is made of sand, with ample room on the grass berms to take in the views of Palm Beach
Or you can possible access the beach at the middle access due to they have a rubber matting that leads onto the beach.
Well Known For
- Popular
- Sunbathing, ice cream, dog walking
- Swimming
- Little Palm – Nudie Bay
- Arcadia
- Toasties at Palm beach Store
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 Palm Beach
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
Arcadia – Arcadia is a very popular favourite addition to Waiheke Palm beach with its amazing service and delicious meals. With only a few steps to Palm Beach.
Palm beach Store – Palm Beach Store is Palm beaches local convenience store for hot coffee’s, a range of delicious toasties to suit everyone dietary needs, Hand-scooped ice-creams.
Little Palm – Little Palm also known as Nudie Bay given that name for a certain reason, you guessed it, it is the only beach on Waiheke were you can let everything hang out and swim.
Palm Beach Hall – Its a charming facility which oozes character and has seen many a special occasion celebrated under its roof over the years.
Palm Beach Wine Store – Purchase a wide range of wines, beers and distilled sprits. Many of the wines and craft beers are made locally on Waiheke.
Watsup – Hire out a range of aquatic equipment during the hot summer months ranging from stand up paddle boards, snorkel gear to kayaks and more.
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