Anaura Bay is a bay and community in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located just south of Tokomaru Bay and north of Tolaga Bay. [1]
British explorer James Cook landed at the southern end of the bay on 21 October 1769, where he met local Māori. [2] A village and motor camp are now located at this site. [3]
The nearby Hinetamatea Marae is a tribal meeting place for Te Aitanga-ā-Hauiti and the Ngāti Porou hapū of Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Wakarara and Ngāti Patu Whare. [4] It includes a meeting house of the same name. [5]
A scenic reserve is located at the northern end of the bay. [2] It includes a walkway and campsite. [6] [7] It has been named as one of the best beaches in New Zealand. [8]
