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Wainui Beach
Settlement in Gisborne District, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wainui Beach is a small settlement on the coast of New Zealand's North Island, located just to the north of Tuaheni Point, some 8 km to the east of Gisborne, to which it is linked by State Highway 35.
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Coordinates: 38°41′20″S 178°04′20″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Gisborne District |
Ward | Tairāwhiti General Ward |
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• Total | 1.40 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 819 |
• Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
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The beach is one of the NZ Automobile Association's 101 Must-do places for Kiwis.[3] It is noted for its consistent surf breaks.[4] Wainui Beach's most notable residents have been the Quinn family, which contains three national champion surfers - brothers Maz and Jay, and sister Holly.