Maukatia Bay — Local services in Rodney

Beautiful scenery and plenty of space for those wanting to avoid the crowds at the more popular Muriwai Beach next door. Walk way down and back as a bit of an adventure especially for the younger children. No disability access from what I could see so need to be able to navigate the sometimes steep and Rocky path down to reach the beach. Close enough to see the gannets nesting. Nice little Cave in the cliff side to explore at low tide. Not very sheltered unless you manage to set up next to one of the larger rock formations. Dangerous tide for younger or less experienced swimmers, and no lifeguard station either so take care if...

Great surf. Breaks off Shag Rock, or multiple peaks through the bay. Reasonably steep bottom so very dynamic through the changing tides. Short cover...

My absolute go to for all of my photo shoots with my couples! The black sand, the sunsets, the gannets. It all is just so...