Onetangi Bay

Onetangi Bay is a large bay on the north coast of Waiheke Island in northern New Zealand. The settlement of is also situated here.

Onetangi beach.

The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is located here, housing the 50 hectares Onetangi Reserve.

In the Māori language, the name means 'weeping sands'.[1]

The beachfront is a popular area for holiday-makers and locals whom enjoy the temperate climate and fishing in the area.

The bay also contains two restaurants; Charlie Farley’s and Three Seven Two.

References
  1. "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.


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