Kinloch Beach
Kinloch Beach
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batchhen2017
Timaru, New Zealand91 contributions
Aug 2020
Beautiful, peaceful spot in off season, I would imagine hugely busy in summer. I stayed in my motorhome at the marina, with 6 camp spots (4 powered) available for rv's. It is well appointed, very pretty and well maintained. Great public toilets and picnic areas nearby. I had the place to myself for 2 nights (max stay). Some lovely walks and mt biking tracks around the lake for all levels of fitness. Was raining during my visit, but I could still appreciate the beauty of the lake and surrounds.
Would have gone on a fishing trip on the lake, but too wet this time. Lovely store with everything you need and more ! The cafe style licensed restaurant had good food too. Fish n chips in the dairy/store were exceptional, best ever !
Would have gone on a fishing trip on the lake, but too wet this time. Lovely store with everything you need and more ! The cafe style licensed restaurant had good food too. Fish n chips in the dairy/store were exceptional, best ever !
Written 23 August 2020
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom21,893 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We visited Kinloch beach during the time we spent in the Lake Taupo area, unfortunately by the time we visited the beach the weather had turned miserable with constant heavy rain. Even though the weather wasn't the best we were still able to appreciate the small stretch of beach and the attractive surrounding area. Definitely a place to re-visit when the weather is a lot nicer.
Written 13 February 2018
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Jamie Joe
Birmingham, UK24 contributions
Feb 2018
Look at the views, what's not to like? It is beautiful and peaceful too. We really enjoyed it as a family.
Written 12 December 2018
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maggieallington
Eastleigh, UK123 contributions
Jan 2018
Excellent spot for picnics with amazing view of lake, cliffs and volcanoes. The latter often being snow capped
Written 10 July 2018
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jollyrobert
Bridgend, UK950 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
We were challenged by our 9 yo granddaughters to swim in Lake Taupo on our visit there this weekend. We chose to drive to Kinloch beach, at the head of Whangamata Bay, to do so. Parking right on the edge of the sand and shingle beach, we changed and moved gingerly down the slopping watersedge, until eyes closed we plunged into the very cold, clear waters of the lake. Catching our breath, we struggled to stay afloat as the waters, lacking salt, have little bouyancy, and we had to swim hard to maintain ourselves anove the water, hence you warm up pretty quickly. Kinloch has a charm of its own and we recommend a visit to this pretty lakeside town.
Written 19 December 2017
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Chrisbeeoxford
Oxford, UK571 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
It is miles from anywhere with a coarse volcanic pumice sand beach, a pleasure boat creek and harbour and a village store that does take away and eat in food. The occupation for most is fishing for trout in the lake, sunbathing and swimming, or just messing about on the river. It is as undiscovered as any village on the west coast of Scotland. A true get away hideout.
The harbour is home to Black Swan, Grey Duck, NZ Scaup, Coot and Paradise Shelduck.
The harbour is home to Black Swan, Grey Duck, NZ Scaup, Coot and Paradise Shelduck.
Written 13 February 2016
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kalijax
Auckland, New Zealand81 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
This is a beautiful, relaxing place to stroll along the beach beside Lake Taupo. There is also a lovely cafe and also a dairy across the road from the beach. At the beach, there is a shed where you can borrow toys to play with on the beach.
Written 19 July 2018
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Lorraine C
Taupo District, New Zealand60 contributions
Jul 2018 • Business
AND - some of THE best ice-creams we have ever had from the local store....and they taste sublime when you sit on the beach eating them....sooo peaceful here
Written 9 July 2018
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Eli2478
Ballina, Australia43 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
A quiet residential area with great scenery. Good walking along the bike tracks either side of the village to other bays.
Written 30 April 2018
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Chinwagger
Santiago, Chile137 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Kinloch Beach is a nice quite place to enjoy Lake Taupo with a cute little marina, a couple of small shops and plenty of beach and grass to have that picnic lunch.
Written 26 February 2018
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