Porangahau Beach

4WD track in the Manawatu-Whanganui region

Porangahau Beach is a short, easy golden-sand coastal drive in Manawatu-Whanganui with open ocean views, good for a relaxed cruise on the right tide.

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A short golden coastal run sits at the eastern edge of the country here, and on a nice day it's pretty hard to beat. Firm sand makes for a relaxed cruise with open ocean views, an easy stretch to soak up the coast without much fuss.

Driving is straightforward on the firm sand, but keep an eye out for the creek along the way. The ground gets soft there and is best avoided. As with any beach run, watch the tide and stick to firmer sand where you can.

Good one for a casual drive when conditions are right, and an easy add-on if you're already exploring the coast.

Easy

Grade

3 km

Distance

1 hrs

Time

Beach

Environment

Sandy

Surface

North Island

Island

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