Location: Taranaki Region
Top Things to do in Taranaki Region
Top 7 Beaches in Taranaki Region, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Taranaki Region, New Zealand including Oakura Bay, Waihi Beach, Back Beach, Oakura Beach, Opunake Beach, Mana Bay, Ohawe Beach.
Restaurants in Taranaki Region
1. Oakura Bay
2. Waihi Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 110gilliana - Hawera, New Zealand
This coast line is truly amazing......the unusual cliff formations were once upon a time sitting on the ocean bed. You can see the fossilized shells within the face of the cliffs and if your lucky - crack open a rock and get it to reveal a piece of fauna or sea life that has been encapsulated for hundreds or thousands of years!! My grandsons, enjoy looking for rocks that may hold fossils and shells and drift wood. The beach is only accessible at low tide and you need to be aware that although the geology is fascinating, it's unsafe to walk below the cliffs, as they can be unstable. Great though if there has been a bit of a slide, then you can access it's fossils!! You can walk along to Ohawe Beach for some more interesting pickings....the pebbles on the beach range in all sorts of colours and drift wood in all shapes and sizes. Take a dip at the river mouth before enjoying a nice picnic. I just love this coast line.....it's so un-commercialized.
3. Back Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By RowanT113 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Well worth a visit. Run, slide down the North end sand dunes, (take cardboard or a boogie board) on the black sand beach or just watch the local surfers. Sunset is the best time but cooler
4. Oakura Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By kymr409 - Papamoa, New Zealand
This black sand beach is fantastic, The sunsets are something out of this world. Very popular stretch of coastline for surfers and fisherman alike. From the beach to the little town that has just what you need a takeaway or two and a four square for your ice-creams. Its a must visit while in Taranaki
5. Opunake Beach
6. Mana Bay
7. Ohawe Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Christodoulou2 - Taranaki Region, New Zealand
An amazing beach, surf,swim, fish, relax, watch the beautiful sun sets, four wheel drive at low tide, great to walk dogs poop bin and bags supplied, real kiwi moter camp suitable for all size rigs, and has so great Airbnb accommodation in the small village, 10min drive to nearest supermarket
