The Coromandel is a great place for beaches and this is one of the best! If you're in this area you have to stop here to see for yourself why Britain's “The Observer” named it in its Top 20 deserted beaches of the world! Accessed via a short nature walk, its gorgeous sandy beach offers a very special place.
Relaxing, beautiful, fun and deserted - what more could you ask for?
New Chum Beach is a beautiful spot with amazing views, suitable for swimming and body surfing with big waves and some rip currents. However, visitors should be careful, as the path can be slippery and the seaweed in the water might scare some people.
To access the beach, reviewers recommend checking the tide times, as the path can be underwater at high tide. Some reviewers mentioned having to wade waist-deep through a stream at the start of the walk, while others found the walk over rocks challenging, especially if wet or wobbly.
The path to the beach is well-marked, but some reviewers warned against following the main path, which leads to a private access. Instead, look for the first entry point, which will take you directly to the beach.
Once at the beach, reviewers enjoyed the views from the lookout point, which requires some climbing and descending over rough terrain. Some found it not too difficult, while others reported it being more challenging going down than up.
Overall, New Chum Beach is a lovely spot worth visiting, but visitors should be prepared for a moderate hike and potentially challenging conditions.
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