Place to visit
New Chums Beach, New Zealand: what it is and when to go
New Chums Beach is a beach in New Zealand (Coromandel). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is December to March. In December there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach · Beaches
- Where
- New Zealand
- Best time
- December to March.
- Nearest airport
- AKL Auckland, 81 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -36.69699, 175.60776
What it is and where
New Chums Beach is a beach in New Zealand (Coromandel). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Coromandel, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -36.69699, 175.60776; the nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Beaches places in New Zealand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit New Chums Beach is December to March.
- JanBest time14:15
- FebBest time13:21
- MarBest time12:17
- AprPossible11:03
- MayBetter not10:03
- JunBetter not9:30
- JulBetter not9:43
- AugBetter not10:36
- SepBetter not11:47
- OctPossible12:58
- NovPossible14:00
- DecBest time14:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to New Zealand
To enter New Zealand there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Car, ferry and huts, booked well in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the New Zealand checklist. Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (two flat pins in a V: adapter essential); emergencies: 111.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Wainuiototo BayBay94 m
- Te Kapoai BayBay5.5 km
- Whangapoua HarbourBay6.0 km
- Rings BeachBeach8.0 km
- Taiharuru BayBay10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the New Zealand guide.
More in New Zealand: Beaches
- Ninety Mile Beach: Beach
- Te Puia / Hot Water Beach
- Wharariki Beach
- Astrolabe Reef
- Whatipu Beach: Beach
- Anawhata Beach: Beach
Every New Zealand place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is New Chums Beach?
It is a beach in New Zealand. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit New Chums Beach?
December to March. In December there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30.
How do you get to New Chums Beach?
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 81 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around New Zealand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the New Zealand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wainuiototo Bay, Te Kapoai Bay, Whangapoua Harbour. The rest is in the New Zealand guide.
Keep reading
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