Reviews of Ocean Beach. (Other) in Whangārei Heads (Northland).

Ocean Beach

377 Reviews

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374 Ocean Beach Road, Ocean beach, Whangārei Heads 0174, New Zealand

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Information of Ocean Beach, Other in Whangārei Heads (Northland)

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Reviews of Ocean Beach

R. L.

Good spot for surfers. Limited parking space. View is breathtaking but hardly and trees to provide shade. This place is also a historical place for NZ military airforce

Lovely beach to go for a walk, went for a walk lots of bird life running around, and stuff on the beach to look at. There are quite a few shady spots along the beach to sit and watch the ocean. Will definitely be back for a stroll really great view walking to the top of the dune.

D. G.

Nice afternoon drive out to Ocean Beach. Walking 🚶‍♀️ long the beach and up sand dunes.

R. A.

At the end of a wonderful drive that has so many beautiful beaches, Ocean Beach is an almost perfect beach. Lots of carparks, and toilets,the beach is a short walk from the carpark, to a perfect white sandy surf beach, with dunes, rocks, surf, swimming and not many people. Head to the north end of the beach and up and over the dunes (which has to be descended at speed) to the second half of the beach which is as beautiful as first. Must visit if you are in Whangarei.

A. 4.

Nice beach to have a stroll and swim with. The toilets were dirty though.

M. D.

This is a really nice beach for walks. It's not crowded at all and has some beautiful views (as seen in the pictures - though those hardly do it justice). The water here is extremely clear. There are lifeguards here as well to keep you safe if you want to swim.

G. W.

Top location and not yet spoilt by thousands of visitors. The ocean swim and surfing is for good swimmers who can sort out rips and survive in the surf and good swell. Note no life savers patrol this beach in winter months.

K. I.

Nice beach, not crowded when we went here.. Very relaxing and peaceful.. Great place to just enjoy, listen to the waves and just breath.. 😍😍😍 I Also enjoyed the soft white sand.. my son loves playing on the sand.. lovely! 😍

Amazing beach! To relax and to surf too. Lota of walks to do around there. Beautiful nature, birds everywhere. Also if you go up to the mount you can check the sunset or sunrise if you’re early bird. Even if you want to go for a couple of hours or to spend the whole day, this is the perfect spot.

B. H.

One of the most beautiful white sand beaches I’ve been to in NZ! Popular surf spot, great sets coming in. Make sure to climb the dunes on the far left side to discover the amazing views of another hidden beach!

J. C.

Great beach and the starting/ending point of the breathtaking Te Whara hiking trail. Bring your swimming gear. You will be amazed how great a dip in the ocean feels after that challenging hike :)

M. C.

Great waves and soft white sand. Note that there isn’t much cover so bring an umbrella or set up ac tent by the beach. Life guards are present and on site.

F. A.

A very beautiful beach with high waves. Therefore, you regularly encounter surfers. Not really a beach to go swimming with little children. Lovely to walk, and then feel the wind and sea in your face.

L. D.

Very Beautiful from the Top hill, but the car park available at the bottom of the hill as the access to the beach (quite far to walk)

G. H.

Amazing beach with surfable waves. Open to a lot of swells. Super soft sand, a fun sand dune at the north end and epic walking trail at the south end. Get there for sunrise!

Coming down the hill to the parking area with Ocean beach right in front is always Awesum..the turquoise surf,sand n rocks love it every time..

Great beach to come and relax in the sun or in the sea. A lot of people enjoyed sand boarding

L. C.

Beautiful beach with a nice walk up the mountain for some nice views. Top notch for sure.

R. R.

A beautiful beach. We arrived late in the day and enjoyed the solitude as the weather came in.

T. I. F.

Lovely beach, great views and clear water. Toilet block still not fixed so only portaloos there (Feb 2018). Nice surf beach. Big rip bit it's real obvious where it is. Patrolled beach.

L. D. L.

It's a very beautiful beach. But don't try to play around with waves if there are no life guards

N. M.

This is a beautiful beach, very popular with surfers and swimmers. It has surf lifesaving available, but not all year. Just lovely.

G. U.

Lovely beach! Came here in early spring, so not so busy, but I imagine more people visit in the summer.

A. J.

My family had visited to see the sunrise. It is a beautiful place.

Beautiful spot to visit. The scenery along the way is awesome too

s. f.

A must place to visit if you are around as its a beautiful beach. Many points to click pics on the way.

W. S.

Beautiful beach. White sands, nice and clear water. Easy access from carpark. Fun for the whole family.

A. M.

Amazing beach, great surf. Worth the drive

K. C.

Amazing beach. If you are in the area you must visit.

S. L.

Great surf and white sand.

C. B.

Beautiful beach, good for surfing. Also has surf life saving club on duty during summers.

A. W.

For those with children. Great place presuming conditions are right (not to high swells, high tide, guards out, weather mint and not much wind). Toilets at the carpark. Walk is 10-15min to beach on sand and almost flat. Beach is stunning!! Lots of room and not too many pepz. Take some form of shade and lots of sunblock. Not ideal for young children to swim without adult going in. But aint much work taking my 2yo in for a dip and a kick at the waves.

J. M.

Beautiful beach! We have spent many days of our travels to New Zealand here at this beach and would recommend others to do so too as it was one of the nicest beaches we have seen! We loved the beach that much that we actually got engaged here! As you walk onto the beach take a right and walk to the large rocks, there's a small more private beach area over the rocks if you go at low tide leading up to high tide. At low tide you can walk all the way down and around to even more beach that is just as beautiful! There seems to be a gathering of penguins here too! Be careful swimming here though as there is a large rip. Weekends they have lifeguards there so no need to worry. (We visited between November and March) There are two large car parking areas and even 4 or so spaces to camp in your van. The toilets are still only portaloos but they are not the worst I have seen by far. Check it out and enjoy! :)

p. &. i. A.

Absolutely stunning beach. Big waves, good for surfing. Only has Life savers there for a short time in summer, sometimes only at weekends. No facilities except a toilet. A long way from refreshments, bring your own. No rubbish bins either. Very clean. I highly recommended this as a must visit if you are visiting Whangarei. Go to the left at the beach to the top of the sand dunes where there are awesome views. The beach goes for miles!

C. B.

Great little beach. Beautiful views of the green heights above. Fun rocks to climb around on. Relax and be at peace.

G. D.

Stunning northland beach, crystal clear waters, amazing views down the coast. So many beautiful scenic walks to choose from. I have seen dolphins on many occasions visiting this beach. Great for surfing and on particular tides lovely rock pools for the kids to swim in. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months. The surrounding Bream Head reserve is full of kiwi and other native birds. You wont regret a visit to this awesome part of the country.

S. P.

Great Freedom Camping spot. If you’re self contained you can stay in the grassy overflow car park! Had a lovely night here and would recommend!

j. B.

Nice beach love it there 😀😀

S. M.

Great beach, lovely to visit

E. R.

Nice beach, further out of town then others so an enjoyable drive also. Camping allowed for 1 night, toilets available but no drinking water. No rubbish bins, all rubbish to be taken away with you. Nice walk to secluded Beach ares.

R. M.

It is a beach for surfing at intermediate level. Waves quite big and strong .there are some dunes near by and white sand .few people

A. C. (.

Stunning beach well worth the visit and will go anytime again. An amazing place when not many people do very quiet. Stunning views when you climb up. Be ready to spend some time as the views are just stunning and relaxing. Highly recommended for everyone

D. T.

Too flat to surf on this day but beautiful none the less.

N. D.

Magic spot. Very white sand, clear water and old surf. A classic little Bach community too.

A. P.

Amazing beach. Wide shore, long as and stretches out for ages. White sands. There's fancy marble-walled interior and wooden exterior decorated toilets at the entrance/carpark. Beach is about a 5 min walk from carpark to the actual sandy part. Path has some large gravel so may be a little difficult to walk in jandals. Waves can be quite big, and because the beach is so exposed and flat, it can get quite windy with sand blowing everywhere. The sand dunes are really neat but take care not to climb over them and respect the signs. Water is so clear and so is the wildlife. Bring your own picnic, but make sure to take your rubbish home with you.

A beautiful beach. Great for boogie boarding. Lifeguards on duty too.

stunning surf beach. amazing views, huge parking rea and very clean toilets etc.

B. H.

Great long beach. Looks straight out to sea. Good for surfing. Has its own surf life saving club. Always good for a wander along

W. S.

One of the best beaches in NZ. Can have amazing surf. It doesn't get big crowds and there are some great walks nearby.

M. L.

Wonderful place to relax and walk by the ocean. Water was cold in November yet there were a few people swimming and surfing. Also a good starting point to hike Te Whara.

F. D.

Beautiful vast beach that doesn't seem very populated but has surf lifesavers

f. r.

Absolutely beautiful.

s. S.

Cool place to go will go agen

L. B.

Very nice beach ! The departure or arrival for the hike : Te whara track. The hike will offer you a great view of all around. Do not miss it :)

K. T.

Is a surf beach ive enjoyed many times in the past. During summer is patrolled by life guards so fairly safe.

M. R.

Awesome beach. Will come back.

M. R.

Beautiful beach with life-savers patrolling. Sometimes you can see dolphins close to the shore. Parking is a bit limited.

M. G.

Absolutly stunning beach! Amazing walks close by! Make sure to pay attention to lifeguards when patrolling as it can be a dangerous beach!

Very remotely beach nested down in a bay below the Whangarei heads. If you are looking for a canpsite over there I can recommend the grassy area a litrle up the hill, beyond the carparka with toilets, where actually the coast guard club house is.

L. R.

One of the best beaches in the north, doesn't get smashed with tourism, good surf & nearby small mountain walks

M. I. Q.

Very nice beach, a little windy but we could swim. Surfers will have a blast.

M. B. H.

Beautiful with such a clean beach and small dunes to keep kids busy for hours

J. J. “. N.

Beautiful beach ♥️ one of the best places to spend summer in Northland, it can be a bit rugged which makes for premo surf

k. d. r.

Fantastic Ocean beach, aka the Pacific. There is provision for overnight camping in Rec vehicles. A sweet spot. Just go.

K. W.

Love Ocean Beach, so beautiful, never crowded, great clear water. We take our grandchildren there all the time

S. S.

So beautiful I could/love to live there, the beach is stunning

T. D.

Seemed a long drive to get there, but the journey was very enjoyable too.

D. P.

Pretty place and worth the drive. Could do with some more facilities.

C. S.

Beautiful beach, soft sand. Public toilets, dog friendly.

M. S.

beautiful beach and a nice scenic drive out, take youre time as its a windy drive...shops and food on the way out at various places.

S. Y.

White sand, calm weather even formed waves and miles of sand with hardly anyone there except the life guards.

S. X.

Really nice beach, windy on the day I went, but it's not busy at all. Really cool

M. L.

Lovely beach, good for family activities, swimming surfing and rock fishing. Good facilities and surf lifesaving service

R. S.

Great place, beautiful beach #LightTheWorld #givethanks, New year party place.

J. W.

A real ocean beach!

Amazing!! 😍

J. M.

Beautiful beach especially with sw wind, good surf when there's a swell

E. B.

This is a special place in New Zealand. The beach stretches on to one side and a ridge rises up with sweeping views of the sea to the other. If you get a chance, stop by.

L. B.

Great beach especially for surfing. A bit rough for little kids though

N. P.

Very good place for surfing. However its safe to swim in between flags.

R. O.

Best beach around! Worth the drive. And why not walk up Mt. Manaia on your way out

V. Z.

Awesome place, beautiful beach, great waves, great hikes, freedom camping spot...

S. D.

One of the most stunning beaches you will find, with surf to boot!

Amazing beach, amazing small town, just amazing altogether

T. H.

Nice 2ft surf today

J. D.

Beautiful beach. Sometimes has nice surf.

m. p.

Awesome beach. Great views up the hill.

S. M.

Beautiful white Sandy Beach with even a small sand dune!

J. B.

Just love this place. Iconic NZ beach

R. H.

Great swimming and surfing. But watch rips and holes just off waters edge. Swim with others.

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r. m.

Where the bush meets white sandy beach and crystal clear water. Feeling blessed and blissed ❤️❤️❤️

s. c.

Always my favorite place to be - I asked the love of my life to be my boyfriend here 💜🙌🙏✝️ we come here to reflect on the good times ✌️✌️✌️

Loved it. White sand clear waters short drive from whangarei

F. G.

Sea condition purrfect. No polution, like paradise. Clear water.

F. E.

Amazing, with great swimming. Also with a worthwhile climb up Bream Head.

B. D.

Absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful clear waters and not over crowded

M. P.

One of the nicest beaches I have ever seen

Beautiful! Serene! Parking can b little hassle after 12.

Z. M.

Have no words to describe this wonderful nature spectacle... it's to wonderful..

It is a nice beach.

S. M.

Beautiful Beach. Toilets and carpark.

B. B.

Beautiful outlook. Often just take a picnic lunch there!

t. h.

best beach in the world

S. B.

Hot but windy it's more a surfing beach

C. S.

Fantastic beach. Hospitality of locals second to none. Cushla

s. y.

Ok if you like big empty beaches

Beautiful beach

P. D.

Great for surfers that's why I gave it 5 stars

One of the most stunning beaches you will find, with surf to boot!

Lovely but no fish

Beautiful beach especially with sw wind, good surf when there's a swell

Flipping amazing spot for views a big wow!!! 👌😍😁🌊😎

Great beach especially for surfing. A bit rough for little kids though

s. T.

Visit ocean beach if you are in Whangarei its great

Beautiful! Serene! Parking can b little hassle after 12.

Awesome place, beautiful beach, great waves, great hikes, freedom camping spot...

E. L.

Great spot. Take ur dogs during winter.

P. B.

Awesome place for swimming or body boarding

P. C.

Lovely but no fish

A. B.

My favourite New Zealand beach

Beautiful place. Take sunscreen.

T. N.

Flipping amazing spot for views a big wow!!! 👌😍😁🌊😎

A. K.

Amazingly rough and wild after the calm of Whangarei harbour

J. F.

I saw WAVES,surfing waves!!

S. C.

Amazing

B. I.

Great beach, awesome vibe

B. R.

No shade at all...bring a umbrella..

L. T. C. M. B.

As Jim Carrey said. BEAUTIFUL

R. W.

What a fabulous beach loved it

T. M.

Perfect iconic northland beach

Beautiful.

N. K.

Gorgeous beach.

C. M.

Always a great place to go..

J. H.

Vast, peaceful and beautiful

M. “. H.

Great place for the family this summer

W. F.

Paradise

B. D.

Great surf beach

L. S.

Fantastic place

R. C.

Public toilets would help.

H. E.

Just Gorgeous.

J. S.

Just a good place

B. K.

Great remote location

R. W.

Very scenic.

T. P.

Simply fantastic place

Lovely beach

K. P.

Lovely beach

A. S. E.

Absolutely beautiful 😍

L. G.

Home.

Beautiful beach

L. B.

Pretty perfect.

Stunning

D. F.

Stunning

Beautiful

T. D.

Soooo!!! Beautiful!!

P. L.

Gorgeous spot

H. S.

Beautiful

L. H.

Great beach

M. Y.

gorgeous

S. T.

Fantastic

N. T. F.

Lovely

S. B.

Epic

D. R.

Stunning beach

C. “. P.

Best place on earth

L. G.

Ultimate Surf Beach

S. M.

Excellent views

L. d. O. L.

Just amazing!!!!!

Beautiful beach

B. C. S. W.

Beautiful beach

J. B.

What a beach!

Z. M.

Beautiful spot

K. D.

Nice beach

P. K.

Spotted Orcas

(Translated) Nice beach but I especially recommend the Bream Head loop track which will give you a magnificent view of this corner and for more fun I advise you to start the hike by road to finish by arriving on the beach! (Original) Jolie plage mais je recommande surtout la Bream Head loop track qui vous donnera une vue magnifique sur ce coin et pour plus de plaisir je vous conseille de commencer la randonnée par la route pour finir en arrivant sur la plage !

(Translated) Very good white sand beach, suitable for surfing. (Original) 非常好的白沙滩，适合冲浪。

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(Translated) Very good beach (Original) 非常优秀的海滩

(Translated) A beautiful yet quiet beach not to be missed if you go to Whangarei in the direction of Whangarei Heads (Original) Une plage magnifique et pourtant tranquille à ne pas manquer si vous allez à Whangarei dans la direction des Whangarei Heads

(Translated) Really secluded and nice place. There are also sandboarding spots, so take them with you. (Original) 진짜 한적하고 좋은 곳이다. 샌드보딩을 하는 곳도 있으니 챙겨가면 좋다

(Translated) Fantastic beach clear water Surf potential great bay surrounded by green mountains - silence and nature - (Original) Traumhafter Strand klares Wasser Surfpotential tolle Bucht umgeben von grünen Bergen - Stille und Natur -

(Translated) One of the most beautiful beaches I've seen in New Zealand, at the end of a dream road. (Original) Une des plus belles plages que j'ai vues en Nouvelle-Zélande, au bout d'une route de rêve.