Location) 121 Great barrier Road, Oneroa
BBQ) No
Beach type) White sand
Parking) Yes/Limited parking
Length) 100 Metres
Wheelchair Access) Possible
Category) Beach
Toilet) Yes
Overview
Sandy Bay is located on the northside of Waiheke. With its beautiful white sand and crystal blue water it is definitely a favourite place to just relax and enjoy the sun, or take the kayak or paddle board out for a spin.
With its shallow calm water it is perfect for young children to paddle and play or get a little adventurous and search under rocks for crabs.
Sandy bay is the only northside beach with a boat ramp making it easy to launch off the beach all year round.
Above the beach, you can find a small grass area with a picnic table to enjoy some yummy fish and chips. A public toilet is near by and rubbish bins makes it easy to move on to one of our other favourite nearby beaches Enclosure bay.
There is also a walking path from the top of coromandel road, that will lead you straight down to the beach.
Beach Amenities
- Bins
- Grass edge/platform
- Picnic table
- Toilet
- Boat ramp
Key Access Points
From Coromandel Road
Coming from Hauraki road (Oneroa) take a left onto karaka road, another left onto coromandel road. Follow the windy road until you reach the bottom of coromandel road on your left you will see a unsealed path. A small parking area can be found here welcome to Sandy Bay.
Coromandel road walkway path
Half way down coromandel road on a corner you will come across a sign leading you to a path/ follow the grass path, half way through it becomes a concrete path. Don’t forget to take in the spectacular views – Welcome to Sandy bay
From Great barrier Road
Coming from Cory road/Hauraki road (Palm beach/Ostend) take a right onto Coromandel road, and a tight right onto great barrier road. Follow the windy road first you will come across our beautiful Enclosure bay, continue on straight you will find a unsealed road at the end – welcome to Sandy bay.
Wheelchair Access
Sandy bay has a slight slope of a boat ramp, so it may be possible for a wheelchair, but there is a nice grass frontage at the edge of the beach and a nice area with a picnic table to take in the beach.
Well Known For
- Paddle boarding/kayaking/water activities
- Shallow calm water
- Easy boat Launch
- Quiet
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 Sandy bay
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
Enclosure bay – A small bay sheltered/enclosed by large rocks, giving its own unique feature to Waiheke Island. It is a perfect spot to do safe snorkeling.
Hekerua Bay – A little hidden beach near by sandy bay that is only accessed by foot or via boat, at high tide you can see all the seafloor due to its clear blue water.
Palm Beach – Palm Beach with its beautiful white sand and Palm trees surrounding the beach it makes you feel like you are in the tropics. Perfect beach for tanning/swimming.
Little Palm Beach – 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.
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