Beautiful Beaches


Tutukaka Coast’s beaches are among the most spectacular in Northland, and New Zealand. There are so beaches to choose from, each with individual character and beauty. There are white sandy beaches such as Matapouri Bay, Woolley’s Bay, Whale Bay and Whangaumu Bay. There are calm inner harbour pebble beaches such as Pacific Bay, Kowharewa Bay and Church Bay (accessible via Tutukaka Block Road). There is the famous surf beach, Sandy Bay. And that’s only to get you started! Roads and pathways lead to many of the beaches, whilst others are accessible via the coast by climbing around the rocks at low tide. If you are looking for action and adventure or a peaceful, private bit of sand away from others, there is something for you on the beaches of the Tutukaka Coast. Any time of year and all times of the day, the beaches of the Tutukaka Coast will take your breath away. So bring your camera, enjoy our lovely coastline and leave behind only your footsteps in the sand.

Matapouri Estuary - supplied by Dive! Tutukaka Matapouri Estuary

Matapouri - supplied by Dive! Tutukaka Matapouri Bay

Sandy Bay - supplied by Coastal Holiday Homes Sandy Bay

Whangaumu Bay - supplied by Coastal Holiday Homes Whangaumu Bay

Whale Bay - supplied by Destination Northland Whale Bay