New Chums Beach

About New Chums Beach

New Chums Beach, a real paradise of wild and unspoiled nature, is a 2.58km stretch of sand surrounded by forests and by clear water. It's a clothing optional beach and when it's not crowded it is a pretty paradisical place. There's nothing like sunbathing and swimming au naturel. And the local attitude is good, so you're not going to be bothered by anyone else on the beach. It's an ideal and safe place for both adults and children to visit in the summer. It has clear water, and friendly locals. You will find that the water here, as with many of the other Whangapoua beaches is crystal clear and extremely inviting Ideal for snorkeling and for young children. This beach is so pretty that you'll spend hours here! There are no amenities so bring what you need and please don't leave anything behind. The views are amazing but you need to watch out for the weather because it's not always good, so check The best time to visit New Chums Beach to be prepared. The spectacular scenery includes rocks and trees - prepare your camera! Be aware that smoking and bringing dogs is not allowed.

Safety and Access

New Chums Beach is one of the more challenging beaches to access. It is not wheelchair accessible and difficult for disabled visitors and small children. You can go to this beach by walking or hiking and boat - note that it's not that easy to get there. There are no lifeguards on duty at the beach, so keep that in mind, but if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to hang out or spend time, New Chums Beach is a great place. Be aware that this is a clothing optional beach (so there might be nudist zones). There is parking space nearby. This beach is undeveloped and remote. The cell phone signal is weak there, so be prepared.

Infrastructure

There are no outside shower, umbrella for rent, and chairs for rent. Nearby there are no food options, so bring plenty of food and water and remember to take all the trash with you.

Things to do on New Chums Beach

New Chums Beach offers a lot of space for sunbathing and family games. The water here is suitable for swimming, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding. Stargazing can be enjoyed as well.