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Kawhia

Ocean Beach, Kawhia - click for more.
Kawhia is a place to find Maori history, dig-your-own hot pools and long walks on the beach.
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The coastal village of Kawhia supports a fishing and farming community. For much of the year, life is quiet. But over summer Kawhia fills up with holiday makers. Kawhia’s main claim to fame is the hot water spring on Ocean Beach. At low tide, geothermally heated water bubbles up through the black sand – you can dig your own bath. To find the springs, walk around the beach from the boat ramp or drive to the end of Te Puia Road and walk over the dunes. Another expedition is the walk to Maketu Marae, where two stones mark the burial place of the Tainui canoe (one of the migration canoes that came from Polynesia). Kawhia has a general store and a camping ground.
Functional facts: Approx. population 670, choice of cafés, limited accommodation.



 

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Kawhia does not have any rail stations.

The nearest rail station is in Otorohanga (48 minutes)

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Kawhia does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Hamilton (81 minutes)
 


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