Kawakawa Bay
Rural settlement in Auckland Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kawakawa Bay is an east coast bay and settlement in the Franklin area of New Zealand's Auckland Region.
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Kawakawa Bay | |
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Rural settlement | |
Coordinates: 36.949°S 175.169°E / -36.949; 175.169 | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Ward | Franklin ward |
Board | Franklin Local Board |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial authority | Auckland Council |
Area | |
• Total | 11.37 km2 (4.39 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 680 |
• Density | 60/km2 (150/sq mi) |
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It is located on the western side and northern end of the Firth of Thames, the southern side of the Hauraki Gulf, and north of the Hunua Ranges.[3]
The bay takes its name from Kawakawa trees which line the coastline.[3]
The beach is used for swimming, fishing and boating, and has views of Hauraki Gulf islands like Waiheke Island.[3]
Tawhitokino Beach is accessible via a small boat or kayak, or a 60-minute walk.[4]