Awana Bay

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Awana Bay is a beach on the east coast of Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand's Auckland Region. The beach is used by both swimmers and surfers alike. [1] It is deep-sloping, with a risk of both strong waves and rip currents. [2] There are several peaks for intermediate to expert surfers, including a good left-hander at the northern end and a good left-hander at the southern end. [3]

There is a Department of Conservation campsite at the bay at the northern end of the bay, [1] about 300 metres from the beach. [4] It can accommodate up to 120 people and is staffed for one month each year between Christmas Day and Auckland Anniversary Day. [4] [5]

The bay has a sand dune and estuary, [4] and is an important breeding nesting ground for the endangered Brown Teal and Dotterel. [1]

The area is only accessible on a narrow gravel road, and vehicle access directly on to the beach is not permitted. [4] There are no rubbish bins, [4] and dogs are banned. [2]

The Awana Bay area mostly consists of farmland. [4] It includes some sacred sites of Ngāti Rehua Ngati Wai ki Aotea. [6]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Awana". greatbarrier.co.nz. Destination Great Barrier Island Trust.
  3. ↑ "Awana Bay". surfseeker.nz. Surf Seeker NZ.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Awana Beach Campsite". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservationn.
  5. ↑ "Auckland's first Anniversary Day Regatta". nzhistory.govt.nz. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Aotea Great Barrier Island Historic Heritage Survey" (PDF). aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council. May 2019.

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