Wainui Beach

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.

Wainui Beach
Wainui Beach
Coordinates: 38°41′20″S 178°04′20″E
CountryNew Zealand
DistrictGisborne District
Population
 (2013)
 • Total1,680
Wainui Church

According to the 2013 New Zealand census, Wainui has a population of 1,680, an increase of 165 people since the 2006 census. There were 837 males and 846 females. Figures have been rounded and may not add up to totals.[1]

The beach is one of the NZ Automobile Association's 101 Must-do places for Kiwis.[2] It is noted for its consistent surf breaks.[3] Wainui Beach's most notable residents have been the Quinn family, which contains three national champion surfers - brothers Maz and Jay, and sister Holly.

Education

Wainui Beach School is Year 1–6 co-educational state primary school with a roll of 242 students as of March 2020.[4][5]

References
  1. 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Wainui
  2. NZAA website
  3. surf-forecast.com
  4. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  5. Education Counts: Wainui Beach School
  • Wainui Beach at Wannasurf]


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