Anaura Bay is a bay and community in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located just south of Tokomaru Bay and north of Tolaga Bay.[1]
British explorer James Cook landed at the southern end of the bay on 21 October 1769, where he met local Māori.[2] A village and motor camp are now located at this site.[3]
The nearby Hinetamatea Marae is a tribal meeting place for Te Aitanga-ā-Hauiti and the Ngāti Porou hapūofNgāti Hau, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Wakarara and Ngāti Patu Whare.[4] It includes a meeting house of the same name.[5]
A scenic reserve is located at the northern end of the bay.[2] It includes a walkway and campsite.[6][7] It has been named as one of the best beaches in New Zealand.[8]
38°14′51″S 178°18′57″E / 38.247552°S 178.315930°E / -38.247552; 178.315930
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