Te Wharau Beach is located on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island, south of the large Waiapu River mouth and near Waikori Bluff. Access to the beach is via Te Wharau Beach Road, which is a no-exit road, meaning paddlers should plan for the same route in and out. The coastline here is untamed, with remote beaches extending for miles south of Waikori Bluff, offering numerous possibilities for solo camping. The beach itself fronts an area where the land transitions from native bush to more broken-in terrain with small settlements. For paddlers launching from shore, this is an exposed ocean beach. A notable hazard for navigation in the wider area is the presence of breaking shoals near noanoa Point, which requires careful route planning to avoid. The region is subject to known coastal hazards, and some areas may lack navigable passages at high tide, emphasizing the need for careful tide and swell assessment. The overall character is one of a remote and rugged coastline. A potential nearby landing point for paddlers is Whareponga Bay, located around the headland from Kaimoho Point, which offers a reef at its northern end providing good surf protection for landing. The area holds cultural significance as part of a Ngāti Porou customary marine title application.