Gilly Up guidebook
Sightseeing
Its a great beach with nice sand, its best to visit during low tide
38 locals recommend
Waimarama Beach
Its a great beach with nice sand, its best to visit during low tide
Neighbourhoods
Gillies Crescent
Gillies CrescentTraveler advice
Don't miss
Motu o Kura/Bare Island
5 min walk from Gillies Crescent
What to pack
Must brings
Sunblock it gets very hot in Hawkes Bay
Water our home has a water softener and its safe to drink from the tap but you will need water at the beach
Beach towels, chilli bins, hats and jandels and togs
Traveling with kids
Trolleys
Beach trolleys are helpful to pack the children and all the beach gear in and get along the beach
Useful phrases
How to say "Good Morning" and 'Hello'
Hello = Kia ora
Good Morning = Ata Marie
Beach = Moana
Shop = Toa
Getting around
Bring your own transport
Waimarama is 30 mins away from a township and is rural, so make sure that you have everything you need, a full tank of petrol, sunblock, food, water etc as the shop can be very expensive
Ways to save
Bring all food that you need
The shop is quiet expensive and is the only shop in Waimarama so you will save money by going to the supermarket first before driving to Waimarama.