Title: Buffalo Beach Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Buffalo Beach Hotels](https://expedia.com/Buffalo-Beach-Hotels.0-l6209857-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Waikato](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Waikato.d6047974.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Waikato](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Waikato.d6047974.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Buffalo Beach](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Buffalo-Beach.d6209857.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waikato Vacations](https://expedia.com/Waikato.d6047974.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Buffalo Beach Tours ![If you walk along the Buffalo Beach (near to the corner by the wharf) after the tide has gone out, you will be treated to seeing hundreds of little starfish. We wandered down the almost deserted beach as the sun set over the hills, finding whole shells and the little stars - it was magical.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10451/233f9d96-fa77-4b67-b4fa-3d2d110c52ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you walk along the Buffalo Beach (near to the corner by the wharf) after the tide has gone out, you will be treated to seeing hundreds of little starfish. We wandered down the almost deserted beach as the sun set over the hills, finding whole shells and the little stars - it was magical.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10451/233f9d96-fa77-4b67-b4fa-3d2d110c52ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Buffalo Beach Activities --- --- The kids will sleep soundly after frolicking by the water at Buffalo Beach. Look for fish and other marine life, dip a toe in the water or throw a ball around! This stretch of coastline is often on the itineraries of visitors to [Coromandel Peninsula](https://www.expedia.com/Coromandel-Peninsula.dx6048120). But Buffalo Beach isn't the area's only highlight. Cathedral Cove, Lost Spring Thermal Pools, and Hahei Beach are some other worthwhile sights nearby. ## Plan a trip to see Buffalo Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The Hotel Britomart](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44455300/44455269/99eec22f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Hotel Britomart Auckland Central Business District $1,306 per person Mar 20 - Mar 23 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Chicago (CHI) to Auckland (AKL) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (519 reviews) Beautiful hotel with outstanding guest service, a great location and nice rooms. 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Grand view of downtown Auckland. Conveniently located, the unit is clean, secure, and a benefit to use a great fitness center nearby. The best hope to stay here again on the future visit. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Shakespeare Lookout which includes rocky coastline, a beach and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108206/4b4157a5-83c7-4c56-8605-a65513310737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shakespeare Cliff Lookout Surrounded by a nature reserve, this scenic lookout offers picnic areas, walking trails and stunning photo opportunities of beaches with aquamarine water lapping white sand. 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