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The Gallery Helena Bay Hill, on the road on the way into Oakura from State Highway 1, specialises in contemporary Maori and Pacific art, sculpture and graphics by master artists from throughout New Zealand. read on... |
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Come fishing, diving and cruising aboard M/V. Ruawaka read on... |
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90% of Oakura residents have a boat of some sort. This has to be a boaties paradise due to the amazing variety of boating experiences available within a short distance. read on... |
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If you have young (and not so young) children they’ll love playing in the sand. read on... |
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Experienced road cyclists will love the main roads around the Oakura area. The roads have little traffic (especially heading northwards) and meander such that the view is always changing. There are no boring bits! read on... |
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The immediate coastline boasts great diving enjoyed by many divers from the Oakura area. And just 22 kms offshore lie the world famous Poor Knights Islands. read on... |
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Good fishing is to be had off the beach or rocks around Goat Island. If you have a boat then the options are vast. read on... |
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Kayaking around Goat Island is fun. The Oakura side is usually very calm but the harbour side can be a little bit choppy so prepare to get a bit wet. read on... |
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Oakura Bay has a sailing club which sail weekly during the summer. Ask for details at the Oakura Bay Store. read on... |
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By walking 300 metres to the centre of the bay you will usually experience two to four foot waves which can be a lot of fun. read on... |
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For 20-30% of the time, the middle of Oakura Bay can produce reasonable waves for surfing. read on... |
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A twenty minute drive on the coastal route towards Russell will take you past Elliot’s Bay. read on... |
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As the beach is relatively flat, with usually only 1 foot waves outside the holiday house, it is very safe for swimming. read on... |
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Take the coastal route north from Oakura. Along the way experience high views of the Pacific Ocean and Cape Brett. read on... |
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Approximately 15 minutes drive north of Oakura; take the inland route towards Russell. It is still a metal road which winds up through the forest. read on... |
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Having some inclement weather? Phone 430 3555 and check out the movies that are on at Cinema City, 18 James Street. Whangarei. There are five theatres with ample parking in the parking building adjacent. read on... |
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Lovely beach and rock walks are in abundance. Oakura Bay is about a kilometre long and makes for a lovely morning or evening walk. read on... |
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At the north end of Oakura Bay is a small peninsula which we call Goat Island. It is cut off from the beach at high tide, but is accessible from 2/3 tide downwards. read on... |
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There is a water ski lane at the northern end of Oakura Bay which is good in early morning, late evening and northerly and westerly conditions. read on... |
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Often a northerly sea breeze comes up in the afternoon, rushing down the Whangaruru Harbour from Bland Bay. By driving over the hill to Ohawini Bay you can experience awesome flat water windsurfing. read on... |
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