Welcome to
Oakura Bay

Explore Oakura Bay on Northland's beautiful east coast

Oakura Bay is a beautiful east facing beach, almost a kilometre long adjacent to the deep water entrance to the Whangaruru harbour. 

The Maori word Oakura is said by the local Maori Elders to refer to the phenomenon of the "AO-A-KURA" which means "the light - that comes with - the red sky" as experienced at sunrise and sunset

Oakura is near the entrance to Whangaruru Harbour between Whangarei and the Bay of Islands

Oakura Bay is sheltered from ocean swells by several outlying islands which makes for very safe swimming for all ages.

The beach features clean white sand with generous access from the road for half of its length.

There's plenty to do and explore ranging from long beach walks, playing in the sand, swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, kayaking, exploring Goat Island through to climbing around the Southern rocks to a huge rock pool.

Things to do