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Covetrip / Beach / Cooks Beach, Coromandel, New Zealand

Cooks Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Cooks Beach is at Cooks Beach, Coromandel, New Zealand in Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.

Family sand beach near historic Cook landing sites. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing New Zealand beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
16 °C
Sea state
Moderate
Waves
0.76 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Coromandel Peninsula
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cooks Beach?

Cooks Beach, Coromandel, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; NZ beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

20/09
16°
10°
Wind 39 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
16°
8°
Wind 23 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
19°
10°
Wind 29 km/h
UV index 6
23/09
15°
7°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 6
24/09
15°
4°
Wind 9 km/h
UV index 6
25/09
15°
3°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 6
26/09
16°
9°
Wind 23 km/h
UV index 5

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
19.9°
Feb
21.2°
Mar
20.9°
Apr
19.7°
May
18.1°
Jun
17°
Jul
16°
Aug
15.5°
Sep
15.2°
Oct
15.6°
Nov
17.6°
Dec
18.8°

Things to do nearby

Kayak to Cathedral Cove

Coromandel, Nova Zelândia

Spade hire – dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach

Hahei, Nova Zelândia

Places to stay nearby

Oceans Resort Hotel Whitianga

Resort hotel in Whitianga
≈ 150 €
16 km

Flames International Hotel & Restaurant

Whitianga hotel base for Hahei
≈ 120 €
15 km

Tatahi Lodge Beach Resort

Boutique resort in subtropical gardens · 300 m from Hahei Beach and near Cathedral Cove
≈ 124 $
300 m

Tatahi Lodge Eco Guest House

Eco guest house in Hahei
≈ 100 €
1 km

The Church

Boutique stay in Hahei village
≈ 140 €
800 m

Hahei Beach Resort Motel

Motel steps from Hahei Beach
≈ 110 €
300 m

Oamaru Bay Tourist Park

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
2.4 km

Coro Harbour View

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
2.3 km

Heart of town

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
734 m

Peninsula Motel

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
1 km

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
3.4 km

Tasman Holiday Parks

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
997 m

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

Flaxmill Bay

Flaxmill Bay, Coromandel, New Zealand

Buffalo Beach

Whitianga, Coromandel, New Zealand

Cathedral Cove

Coromandel, Nova Zelândia