Whiritoa
Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Whiritoa is a small beach town on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand between Whangamatā and Waihi Beach. It has a permanent population in the low hundreds, which swells to over a thousand during the New Year holiday period.
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Whiritoa | |
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Coordinates: 37°16′58″S 175°54′03″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Waikato region |
District | Hauraki District |
Ward | Waihi Ward |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Hauraki District Council |
• Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 0.91 km2 (0.35 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 270 |
• Density | 300/km2 (770/sq mi) |
It has a convenience store, a library and a volunteer fire department. The local Surf lifesaving club has a close relationship with the community of regularly holidaying families.
At the north end of the 1.5 km beach is a small lagoon and past this is a short walk to Waimama bay. The lagoon has a cycle of being blocked by sand then being dug out by the council digger or enthusiastic members of the public. At the south end a short bush walk crosses through privately owned land to a blowhole.
The beach itself is popular for surfers as it often features a roaming sandbar or two. The shore is often quite steep meaning the waves are sometimes breaking directly on the sand making it difficult for casual swimmers.