Whatipu

Whatipu
Beach
North Manukau Head, the entry point to the Manukau Harbour and the southern terminus of Whatipu Beach
Coordinates: 37°01′48″S 174°28′48″E / 37.03000°S 174.48000°E / -37.03000; 174.48000
Location	Auckland Region, New Zealand

Whatipu is a remote beach on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The Whatipu area has been managed as a scientific reserve by the Auckland Regional Council since 2002.^[1] The road to it is unsealed. To the south of Whatipu is Manukau Harbour. To the north is Karekare. Whatipu is located at the southern end of the Waitākere Ranges. Shifting sands have substantially changed the beach since the 1940s. Over 6 square kilometres has been added to the beach since then.^{[citation needed]}