Kai Iwi Beach
Kai Iwi Beach
4.5
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A safe beach for the whole family and all ocean activities, Kai Iwi is reached via Rapanui Road 14kms west of Whanganui. Patrolled during the summer you can swim, fish, laze in the sun, go for long walks and pick through the driftwood. A popular place to visit for visitors and locals alike, there is a large childrens playground, flying fox zip line, paddling creek, toilets and showers, picnic fac
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Terry W
Auckland Central, New Zealand2 contributions
May 2020
You need to draw a line in the sand from may 2020. this camp has new owners and new ideas. They are making wonderful changes in friendliness and attitude. We had a great time there last weekend and we will look forward to better and better things to come. Good luck to both of you for the future.
Written 6 June 2020
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Sam K
Greater Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Jun 2020
We spent 1 night at this holiday park - stayed at queens birthday weekend. Partner said Brian the new owner is nice, but their is a horrible drinking culture from the permanent livers. I felt unsafe, don't bring your kids here. Got no sleep at all, permanents up for hours and act like they own the place. just.. drinking! Really sketchy place, owner please get rid of the bad culture. Avoid this place!
Written 8 June 2020
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slrnz
Whanganui, New Zealand684 contributions
Jan 2020
Today I took my 2 young grandchildren to the beach. They didn't want to spend much time on the beach as the playground held much more appeal. They are 6 and 4 and loved all the activities the playground offered. There were activities they hadn't seen before and which challenged them in a safe way. I admit that we then continued onto Ototoka Beach, over the dirt road and down the hill so we could go fossil hunting. They really enjoyed looking for fossils and yes, we found some lovely ones.
Written 4 January 2020
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Voyage814641
Woodville, New Zealand34 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We spent three nights in this holiday park. It was spotlessly clean, had excellent showers. Great kitchens if you require cooking facilities and fridge/freezers.
Friendly hosts, very helpful.
There's a lovely walk down to the beach, lots of wild flowers and if you don't fancy the small climb back to the site stroll back along the road.
We recommend this site and wished we could have stayed longer but we certainly return.
Friendly hosts, very helpful.
There's a lovely walk down to the beach, lots of wild flowers and if you don't fancy the small climb back to the site stroll back along the road.
We recommend this site and wished we could have stayed longer but we certainly return.
Written 19 February 2020
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OhJoy
Manchester, UK46 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
A small black sand beach, with driftwood piled high at the back. Life guard is on watch during the day.
The beach is surrounded by a large, well-maintained reserve with toilets.
A childrens playground and campsite are to the left of the road.
Lovely place.
The beach is surrounded by a large, well-maintained reserve with toilets.
A childrens playground and campsite are to the left of the road.
Lovely place.
Written 3 February 2024
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Muzzamuzzamuzza
Wellington, New Zealand139 contributions
Feb 2020
We visited in the evening. The first thing that struck us was the contrast between the black sand beach and the high cliffs. The water was rough, and while there were lifeguards at the main beach we did not swim. Instead we walked along both the main beach (that has the lifeguards) and the beach at another access point further around the cliffs. Kai Iwi is a beautiful spot to enjoy the rugged landscape.
Written 14 February 2020
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g0505
Hove, UK106 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Very beautiful beach, when the tide is out (its really important to check tide times or you will get stuck!) You can walk right along this gorgeous beach. Water filters filters through the layers of cliff our kids had a week drink from a tiny fall, yum! The kids park is fabulous too! The views of this beach and its raw natural beauty make it absolutely worth a visit.
Written 26 August 2019
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leoniew5558
Wellington, New Zealand111 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Not the flashiest of sites, but clean, well run, spacious and perfectly suited for the black sand beach, the botanical gardens and pretty close to Whanganui . Tent and powered sites, shop, kids play area and everything apart from washing up liquid you usually find at a camp ground. Easy dump station, fish cleaning station and nicely sheltered bays. Recommended!
Written 9 February 2019
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Jeremy Gordon
Wellington, New Zealand100 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
Better to go to this beach or any other beach like this at off peak times,otherwise your competing with every other man and their dog.
Great fishing at night and the camp ground is good.
Great fishing at night and the camp ground is good.
Written 5 June 2018
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SassMelbourne
Melbourne, Australia252 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
My parents have recently moved to Whanganui and we visited with little great grandkids and older teenage grandkids.
The beautiful black volcanic sand and doing the hot foot run jump to the water brought back funny memories as a kid.
The ammenities here are great from the playground with amazing things to play and climb on even a flying fox (no I didn’t go on it)
A little stream leads down to the ocean and they also had surf lifesaving team and flags up at this time of year which is so good.
A beautiful long beach to walk on. Rocks to explore on when tide is out.
There was even a little caravan selling hot dogs, chips, milk shakes etc, friendly father and son working on this... so iconic NZ. Loved it and Love this local beach.
The beautiful black volcanic sand and doing the hot foot run jump to the water brought back funny memories as a kid.
The ammenities here are great from the playground with amazing things to play and climb on even a flying fox (no I didn’t go on it)
A little stream leads down to the ocean and they also had surf lifesaving team and flags up at this time of year which is so good.
A beautiful long beach to walk on. Rocks to explore on when tide is out.
There was even a little caravan selling hot dogs, chips, milk shakes etc, friendly father and son working on this... so iconic NZ. Loved it and Love this local beach.
Written 5 January 2018
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Are there any local convenience stores near the beach
Written 16 February 2017
Unfortunately not....closest dairy would be in Whanganui I think, although there is a petrol station on the main road at the turnoff to Kai Iwi beach which probably sells essentials.
Written 3 April 2017
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