Notable beach · Ōtorohanga, Waikato
Maukutea Beach
Maukutea Beach is a beach in Ōtorohanga, Waikato.
Maukutea Beach: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Maukutea Beach
Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Maukutea Beach — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -38.01290, 174.80893. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Maukutea Beach
- Aotea Harbour · beach · Waikato · ~7 km · Must-see
- Kāwhia Harbour · beach · Ōtorohanga · ~12 km · Must-see
- Bridal Veil Falls · waterfall · Waikato · ~17 km · Must-see
- Pirongia Forest Park · sanctuary · Ōtorohanga · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Karioi · viewpoint · Waikato · ~21 km · Must-see
- Te Toto Gorge · viewpoint · Waikato · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pirongia · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~32 km · Must-see
- Karamu Caves · cave · Waipā · ~33 km · Must-see
- Toothbrush fence · attraction · Waipā · ~35 km · Must-see
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~35 km · Must-see
- Alexandra Redoubt · fort · Waipā · ~43 km · Must-see
- Gardner's Gut · cave · Waitomo · ~45 km · Must-see
- Aranui Cave · cave · Waitomo · ~46 km · Must-see
- Waitomo Caves Scenic Reserve · cave · Waitomo · ~47 km · Must-see
- Waitomo Express Train · fort · Waitomo · ~48 km · Must-see
- Kakepuku · viewpoint · Waipā · ~49 km · Must-see
- The Big Apple · attraction · Waitomo · ~52 km · Must-see
- Hamilton New Zealand Temple · church · Hamilton City · ~52 km · Must-see
Other beaches & coast near Maukutea Beach
- Aotea Harbour · beach · Waikato · ~7 km · Must-see
- Kāwhia Harbour · beach · Ōtorohanga · ~12 km · Must-see
- Karioitahi Beach · beach · Waikato · ~99 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~113 km · Must-see
- Matakawau Point · beach · Auckland · ~127 km · Must-see
- Manukau Harbour · beach · Auckland · ~129 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~140 km · Must-see
- Kakamatua Inlet · beach · Auckland · ~142 km · Must-see
- Whatipu Beach · beach · Auckland · ~142 km · Must-see
- Kauri Point · beach · Western Bay of Plenty · ~146 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Maukutea Beach safe to swim today?
No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Maukutea Beach yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Maukutea Beach?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Maukutea Beach?
Nearby: Aotea Harbour (beach, 7 km), Kāwhia Harbour (beach, 12 km), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 17 km), Pirongia Forest Park (sanctuary, 18 km), Mount Karioi (viewpoint, 21 km), Te Toto Gorge (viewpoint, 23 km).
Is Maukutea Beach worth visiting?
Maukutea Beach is listed as a notable beach in Waikato on Spotwander.