Kiritehere Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Kiritehere Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.3
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 1

Kiritehere Beach is a remote, scenic beach located south of the small seaside village of Marokopa on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The area is characterized by its rugged natural beauty, with coastal forests featuring native tawa and nīkau palms. The beach itself is renowned for the abundant marine fossils embedded within its rocks, making it a destination for fossil hunting. It represents a quiet, off-the-beaten-track coastal settlement with a sleepy, timeless atmosphere, accessible via winding rural roads through the Waitomo District.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Kiritehere Beach and what's needed to catch them.

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Kahawai

Arripis trutta

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Kiritehere Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The most popular and productive fishing location is the mouth of the river that flows onto Kiritehere Beach. This confluence point is where whitebaiters congregate to intercept the migrating fish.

Know where you can legally fish on Kiritehere Beach

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Waikato licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Waikato.

Take Kiritehere Beach with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Kiritehere Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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