# Ōākura Beach

> A black-sand surf beach on the Surf Highway, with views to the Sugar Loaf Islands and Mt Taranaki on clear days. It is patrolled by lifeguards in summer.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-okura-beach/

A black-sand surf beach on the Surf Highway, with views to the Sugar Loaf Islands and Mt Taranaki on clear days. It is patrolled by lifeguards in summer. The beach has a camping area and a small town nearby. Swim between the flags, since currents are strong.

- **Nearest town:** New Plymouth, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -39.1117, 173.9514

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Around Mt Taranaki on the Surf Highway and mountain roads](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-taranaki-circuit/)

## Nearby

- [Pukekura Park and Brooklands](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-pukekura-park/) – 11 km
- [Puke Ariki Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-puke-ariki/) – 12 km
- [Len Lye Centre and Wind Wand](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-len-lye-centre/) – 12 km
- [Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and Coastal Walkway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-rewa-rewa-bridge/) – 15 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ōākura Beach?

Ōākura Beach is in New Plymouth, New Zealand, at GPS -39.1117, 173.9514.

### Which road trips pass Ōākura Beach?

Ōākura Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Around Mt Taranaki on the Surf Highway and mountain roads.

### What is there to see near Ōākura Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pukekura Park and Brooklands (11 km), Puke Ariki Museum (12 km), Len Lye Centre and Wind Wand (12 km) and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and Coastal Walkway (15 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ōākura Beach?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)