Birds Beach is a small sandy beach at 39 Birds Beach Road near Tapora in Rodney, rated 4.3 on Google from 33 reviews. Reviews describe a long drive, a peaceful setting, mud flats at low tide and plenty of birds, and a few mention picnics.
The beach has no amenities, so visitors should bring their own water, food and rubbish bags. The road in can be long and dusty in parts, so allow extra time and check conditions before setting out. Tide times matter on wide coastlines, since mud flats can appear and change quickly. Birds use quiet coasts in the warmer months, so keeping to the edges and giving them room is a kind thing to do.
For people in Rodney who want a quiet beach for a picnic, a walk on the mud flats or a swim in clear water, this beach at the end of Birds Beach Road is worth the long drive.