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Covetrip / Beach / Pauanui, Coromandel, New Zealand

Pauanui Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

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

Wide ocean beach facing Tairua across the estuary. 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
0.52 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Coromandel Peninsula
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pauanui Beach?

Pauanui, 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
15°
10°
Wind 37 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
16°
8°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
19°
10°
Wind 29 km/h
UV index 6
23/09
14°
8°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 6
24/09
14°
4°
Wind 15 km/h
UV index 6
25/09
16°
6°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 6
26/09
16°
8°
Wind 23 km/h
UV index 4

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
20.1°
Feb
21.3°
Mar
20.7°
Apr
19.6°
May
17.8°
Jun
16.7°
Jul
15.5°
Aug
15.2°
Sep
15.2°
Oct
15.7°
Nov
17.5°
Dec
19.3°

Things to do nearby

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Kayak to Cathedral Cove

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Places to stay nearby

Anchor Lodge Motel

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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3.1 km

Surf View Hot Water Beach

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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2.3 km

Long Bay Motor Camp

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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2.7 km

King of the Hill Coromandel

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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1.6 km

Tasman Holiday Parks

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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997 m

Peninsula Motel

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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1 km

Heart of town

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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734 m

Coro Harbour View

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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2.3 km

Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
3.2 km

Oamaru Bay Tourist Park

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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2.4 km

The Olive Motel

Stay near Hot Water Beach
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3.9 km

Beach Life

Stay near Whangamata Beach
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3.4 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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