Waikawau

Waikawau is astride meshblocks 1016301 and 1016400, which had 51 people, living in 21 houses, in 2013 over the wider area.

The only way to access the beach is through a walking track and farming tunnel,[5] which was dug through sandstone cliffs by three men in 1911.

[6] The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "water of the shag" for Waikawau.

[7] The area has been a popular spot for freedom camping during whitebait season and summer.

[8] Signs were put in place in 2015, advising visitors it is illegal to camp on private land.