Muriwai Beach 4x4 access and activities

An insight into 4x4 access to Muriwai Beach through Wilsons Rd and Muriwai Township,
Come along as we drive around lake Kereta and through Woodhill Forest for access to the top end of the beach
We do a bit of fishing and site seeing and end up exiting at Muriwai Township after a splash in the creek
Note a Permit is required for 4x4 vehicle access to the beach
Permits are free and can be filled out on line and printable through Auckland council web site
Respect the beach the forest and the local community
Note that access is also prohibited to the NZ Military “Bombing Range”

[@gr7788]

I like the video.Having driven this beach for over 30yrs.
Driving so close to water line is actually incredibly dangerous and unpredictable.
This is how many vehicles have had accidents on the beach.
You should actually drive slightly further up , where the sand is still firm ,and less chance of hidden soft spots. My 2 cs
Great to see you enjoying and respectful of the wonderful place cheers

[@JL2OFFRD]

Speed is the key on any part of the beach
Simply most people need to just slow down because yes the sand is unpredictable

[@michaelhenry-hurst2787]

looks like somewhere to try my Outlander and its new A/T tires (only ones that fit) finally got rid of the standard street ones

[@JL2OFFRD]

Definitely worth a look

[@MrFrandaman]

Can you drop a location of where the access is from wilson road?

[@JL2OFFRD]

I can’t post a pin on here sorry
If you mean off Wilson’s road end drive just past Kereta lake and the entrance to the beach track is on the right
You will see a sign for the Bombing Range at the entrance

[@MrFrandaman]

@@JL2OFFRD Cheers thanks found it

[@brucesieverts1236]

awesome vlog but I'm not a fan of your low profile tyres. I'd stick to traditional rim sizes for a bigger foot print.

[@JL2OFFRD]

You would be amazed at how wide they get when they are down at 12-15 psi
Ive had all different rim and tyre sizes over the years from 15” rims with 36” tyres to 17” with 33” tyres and the taller the profile the more sidewall flex you get sideways and the more unstable the vehicle becomes with low pressures
We are finding these 295 33” with lower profile are working out well for both on and off-road and are certainly much wider when let down ,

[@gwilymrees8597]

What’s you rim size on the ranger? I’ve a disco in factory 19s with 255/65

[@JL2OFFRD]

@@gwilymrees8597 295/55/20 the sidewalls have some good flex when aired down

[@MrFrandaman]

What tyre pressure do you deflate to

[@JL2OFFRD]

Usually between 18-22 psi on muriwai as when the tide is out it’s a pretty hard surface
You can always stop and let more out along the way