Oakura Beach is is located in the small town of Oakura 15 minutes south of New Plymouth. One of only 3 north facing beaches on the west coast of New Zealand, it achieved its Blue Flag status in 2007.
The popular beach is a great spot for swimming, fishing and surfing. There are also a couple of holiday parks and other accommodation options nearby.
A number of events and activities are held onsite including the fantastic annual New Year's Day Beach Carnival. Established in 1970, visitors can enjoy live music, competitions and international food stalls.
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Beach
Swimming
Surfing
Fishing
Events
Reviews
Oakura beach is great for boogie boarding and family days out. As always, they have the camp grounds available for overnighters or for spending an extended weekend there. It has a good family vibe and stretches out quite far with an amazing ship wreck at one end; the kids will feel like a real pirate! There’s also a dairy close by to fulfil your hankering for ice cream on a hot day.
My favorite beach out of New Plymouth by far. It ticks all the boxes; its family friendly, has great waves for the surfers and even has camping spots to stay a few nights! I love it at night time when you can start up a bonfire and roast marshmallows with rugs you've dragged from the tent, it creates great memories.
