Oceania's Top 50+ Beaches
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Devonport Beach // New Zealand
Devonport beach sits on the southern tip of Auckland's North Shore with uninterrupted views across the Bay to the city. It is backed by a small park known as Windsor Reserve. Here you will find a children's play area and plenty of open lawn ideal for picnicking.
Devonport Beach is conveniently located next to the Devonport ferry terminal and Victoria… read more »
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Fitzroy Beach // New Zealand
Dave Young New Plymouth's Fitzroy Beach is a popular spot known for its good surf, black sand, and chilled atmosphere. Located along the Taranaki coastline, it offers a blend of things to do and scenery, in particular the dramatic backdrop of Mount Taranaki. The beach is well-known among surfers, thanks to its consistent swells, but it's also a favourite for swimmers and… read more »
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Howick Beach // New Zealand
© OrangeZone / CC BY This little, sandy beach in East Auckland has calm waters, making it ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. At low tide, rock pools appear along the shoreline, attracting people looking for small sea creatures.
The beach is backed by a grassy reserve with picnic tables and a boat ramp, making it a popular spot for families. The surrounding area has… read more »
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Karikari Beach // New Zealand
Located on the Karikari Peninsula in Northland, this beach features a long stretch of white sand with clear blue waters. It's a quiet spot, ideal for walking, swimming, and fishing. Karikari beach is surrounded by rolling dunes and coastal vegetation, adding to its natural beauty.
Nearby, you’ll find other great beaches, including Matai Bay and Tokerau Beach, as well… read more »
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Karioitahi Beach // New Zealand
Andrew Lynch A black sand beach within the Auckland region, Karioitahi Beach maintains much of its wild nature whilst being something of an adventure playground. On the more sedate side, Karioitahi Beach is known as a good sea fishing spot. In addition, it has become a favourite coastal destination for surfing, horse riding and off-road driving among other activities. A permit is… read more »
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Kuaotunu Beach // New Zealand
Simon Morris Kuaotunu is a wide sandy beach backed by grassy dunes and mottled woodland 18 kilometres north of Whitianga on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. One of the most northerly beaches on the Coromandel, it has a shallow entrance into turquoise waters, while offering a naturalistic experience. The endangered dotterel nests just off the beach, and dolphins are often… read more »
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Maraetai Beach // New Zealand
Simon Morris Maraetai Beach is located on the Pohutukawa Coast within the Auckland Region. Facing north towards Waiheke Island, it's a popular family beach destination that becomes particularly crowded with holidaymakers from Auckland in the summer months.
It is popular for a number of reasons. For one thing, its clean sands have a shallow entry into waters that are suitable for the… read more »
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Muriwai Beach // New Zealand
© JShook / CC BY Muriwai Beach is located on the rugged and relatively undeveloped west coast of the region around Auckland. Atmospherically if not physically far from the sights and sounds of New Zealand's biggest city 42 kilometres north west, it offers visitors a wide, flat expanse of volcanic black sand. Part of a chain of continuous beaches running for around 50 kilometres, its… read more »
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Murrays Bay // New Zealand
© Holgi Murrays Bay is a suburb of New Zealand's largest city, Auckland. The beach at Murrays Bay is home to a wharf (see photos) that is a popular spot for fishing and also jumping from during the Spring/Summer months.
From Murrays Bay it is easy to walk around to neighbouring Rothesay Bay and Mairangi Bay via a walkway.
The beach… read more »
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Opoutere Beach // New Zealand
© Glenn Howell / CC BY Situated on the eastern coast of the Coromandel Peninsula facing out into the depths of the Pacific Ocean, Opoutere comes from the Maori for "place of floating posts" and boasts five kilometres of white sand.
At its southern end visitors will discover the picturesque harbour of Wharekawa, protected by a curving natural sand spit. It forms a lagoon-like appearance and is… read more »
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Peka Peka Beach // New Zealand
Peka Peka Beach is a quiet spot on the Kāpiti Coast on the south-east coast of North Island. It offers a long stretch of sandy shoreline, backed by dunes with a mix of native vegetation.
The waters are generally calm, though conditions can change, so it's always good to be mindful of the tides. It's also a well-known area for… read more »
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Puheke Beach // New Zealand
Puheke Beach occupies a remote and beautiful stretch of coastline in Northland. Located near the Karikari Peninsula, it features soft white sand, rolling dunes, and clear blue water.
The surrounding area includes Puheke Hill, which is worth climbing for the panoramic views of the coast. The hill is an important cultural site for Māori, adding a layer of history to… read more »
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Rarawa Beach // New Zealand
© Stug.stug / CC BY Rarawa Beach is a striking stretch of white silica sand. Situated on the east coast of Northland, near the top of North Island, the sand here is unusually bright and fine, creating a strong contrast with the clear blue water and dark patches of native forest nearby. It's a quiet, open beach with generally gentle waves that are ideal for… read more »
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Scotts Beach // New Zealand
© Pseudopanax Scotts beach is a wonderful, wild beach on the West coast of the South Island. The nearest town is Karamea and the beach is one of the highlights of the Heaphy Track, a popular hiking trail along this rugged stretch of coast.
The beach here is a beautiful sandy cove backed by steep, tall cliffs covered in dense subtropical rainforest… read more »
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Totaranui Beach // New Zealand
© Krzysztof Golik / CC BY Located at the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park, Totaranui Beach seems to appear out of nowhere, its recess of rich golden sand set among sea (or more correctly, ocean) blues and dense native foliage. Indeed, the name Totaranui translates as "many trees".
An ideal destination for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and swimming, this one kilometre stretch of paradise boasts a… read more »
