Sullivan’s
Beach
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Car parking
Public toilets
just outside Paihia is a lovely secluded bay called Sullivan’s Beach. It’s popular with families and swimmers thanks to its sheltered aspect. There’s no road access – to get there, walk around the rocks from the southern end of Paihia Town Beach. It’s best to make the journey at low tide.
Te Tii Bay
Facilities:
Car parking
Playground
Public toilets
At the northern end of Paihia lies Te Tii Bay, a golden sand beach lined with native pohutukawa trees. Te Tii is a generally calm beach suitable for swimming and fishing and has a popular children’s playground at one end.
Bay of Islands Beaches
Kaeo, Moerewa, Ohaeawai, Kerikeri, Kawakawa
Okaihau, Russell, Paihia, Waitangi, Mangonui, Kohukohu, Taipa
Elliot Bay
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This is definitely the place to be to get some waves. About half an hour's drive from Russell, it remains a popular place for both tourists and visitors alike. Offering both reasonable left and right hand waves, you will often find both surfers and body boarders in the water enjoying the warm water, but it is also a great place for a swim or a snorkel around the rocks. Pay a small fee at the farm for access to the beach and the water.
Directions: Approximately 33km from Russell. Take Russell Whakapara Road and Manawaora Road onto Rawhiti Road.
Oke Bay
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Car parking
Food and beverage
kiosk
Public toilets
Situated on the Cape Brett Peninsula, Oke Bay is beautiful at low tide for swimming and sunbathing, and dolphins are regular visitors. Close to the settlement of Rawhiti, it can be accessed via a short track. Oke Bay provides the perfect setting for a romantic sunset stroll and is a must visit for people who are looking to go a little off the beaten track. Directions: off Rawhiti Road, about 29km from Russell.
Long Beach
(Oneroa)
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Boat launching
Car parking
Playground
Public toilets
locals and visitors alike prefer to pop over the hill to Long Beach. It’s a pleasant 20-minute walk from Russell’s main township, or a short drive. Living up to its name, Long Beach has an expansive area of golden sand with safe, sheltered swimming in all tides. After your swim, soak up the sun and enjoy views out to beautiful Roberton Island.
Oakura
Bay
Facilities:
Car parking
Food and beverage kiosk
Public toilets
Picnic Area
A short drive from the Bay of Islands, this kilometre long beach in the Whangaruru Harbour provides a perfect and sheltered place for families to spend a sunny summers day. With swimming and sunbathing a standard, Oakura beach also gives you the opportunity to explore the nearby Goat Island or navigate over the rocks to play in the large rock pool.Directions: Approximately 40km from Follow Russell Whakapara Road and Russell Road to Oakura Road.
Pahia Beach
Facilities:
Car parking
Public toilets
Food & Beverage Kiosk
Boat launching
Paihia's main beach is a popular place for swimming, sunbathing and picnics, being conveniently close to shops and most Paihia accommodation. It’s a great spot to launch your kayak or sailing boat as well. The annual open ocean water swim between Russell and Paihia finishes here.