Bethells Beach (Te Henga)
Waitakere
About
Bethells Beach has a much more wild feel about it than Piha, which is even more apparent on windy or rainy days. There are sweeping views and a large cave at the far end that is well worth the walk to. There are toilets near the car park and sometimes a little mobile cafe opens which is lovely for a sit down and a coffee. Don't count on this, though! You should definitely bring your own snacks and drinks, just in case. When the waves get nasty there will often be a warning sign which you should definitely heed as this can be a dangerous beach. There is always the creek. It's warmer and calmer and great for kids to play in. Sometimes you will see children being trained in surf lifesaving, which makes for a nice photo op with their hats on.
