Awana Bay

Awana Bay is a beach on the east coast of Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand's Auckland Region.

[1] It is deep-sloping, with a risk of both strong waves and rip currents.

[2] There are several peaks for intermediate to expert surfers, including a good left-hander at the northern end and a good left-hander at the southern end.

[4][5] The bay has a sand dune and estuary,[4] and is an important breeding nesting ground for the endangered Brown Teal and Dotterel.

[4] It includes some sacred sites of Ngāti Rehua Ngati Wai ki Aotea.