Whangaehu Beach is a quiet, sandy stretch of coast on Whangaehu Road, north of Whanganui, where the Whangaehu River meets the Tasman Sea. The sand glows amber at dusk, and the beach is known as a calm alternative to the towns on either side of it. It lies between Whanganui and Turakina, so it suits a stop on a drive along the coast.
The river mouth and the open sea meet here, and the setting is quiet and unhurried. For an evening walk on empty sand, it is our pick between Whanganui and Turakina.