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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
