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Whale Bay there are plenty of things to do. Wholesale slaughter of whales is forever captured in the name of the bay. Today idyllic, yet yesterday riven in the blood of whales. Whale Bay is a beach where there was a massive trade in whale products in the late 18th to the mid 19th century. Today Whale Bay is a white sandy curved beach framed with trees and native bush. The beach is a favourite spot for swimming, snorkeling, picnics and romantic dates. There are composting toilets and a well maintained pathway leads to the beach. No direct road access is available so you need to park at the top of the road. There is only walking access to the beach from the car park on Matapouri Road past groves of ancient Puriri trees.There are spectacular views along the track of Whale Bay and northwards along the coast towards Whananaki and Cape Brett. 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