Anawhata's a beach on the coast of New Zealand west of Auckland. Location Distance from Auckland; 40km (50 minute drive). To the south of Anawhata's Piha, Karekare and Whatipu. To the north's Te Henga (Bethells Beach) and Muriwai. Access It's one of the least used beaches in the area because there's a long and unsealed road to reach it, and a steep track from there down to the beach. History Local iwi (tribe) Te Kawerau a Maki occupied this area for hundreds of years, and many settlements and f… (More on Anawhata)