Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach (Whangārei Heads)
A long surf beach on the eastern side of Whangārei Heads, backed by dunes and Bream Head, good for surfing and walking.
Ocean Beach sits on the outermost edge of Whangārei Heads, facing the Pacific. Several kilometers of white sand are backed by dunes, and at the southern end rises the steep mass of Bream Head, offering sweeping views. It is a favorite surf beach among locals. In summer weekends, surf lifesaving club patrols are on duty, so swim between the red and yellow flags. From the sand you can see the Hen and Chickens Islands, and it is one of the starting points for the Bream Head walk. The beach is about 40 km from the city, a 45-minute drive. Along the way you pass several small harbor villages, including Pahi and McLeod Bay, and it can be combined with Mount Manaia in one day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bream Head (Te Whara Track)
- Smugglers Bay
- Mount Manaia
- Langs Beach
- Tutukaka Coast
- Waipū Caves
- Abbey Caves
- Mount Parihaka