Cooks Beach

Cook Beach is a 3km crescent of fine golden sand with safe waters flanked by Shakespeare Cliff to the west and the picnic spot of the Purangi River to the east, with views across Mercury Bay to the Mercury Islands.

The beach front rolls genly into the ocean and is known to be safe and free of any rips or potential hazards, making it an ideal for family seaside activities.

Cooks Beach offers an uncomplicated and relaxed holiday environment. Within a few minutes drive are a choice of other beaches including Hahei and Hot Water Beach.

At the eastern end of the beach is the sheltered and picturesque Purangi Estuary with several kilometres of inland waterways, providing a safe anchorage for pleasure craft and wunderful opportunities for children to practice canoeing skills.

The western end of the beach is protected by a large bluff upon the top of which sits Cooks Lookout and Reserve. The bluff extends some distance off shore and provides shelter from westerly winds.