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Oakura is a popular, sheltered, East Coast beach community situated just 48km from Whangarei.

It offers a range of recreational activities within the sheltered harbour and on the sea-facing coastline. These activities include safe swimming, snorkelling, diving, fishing, shellfish gathering, board sailing and kayaking. Of course, with a combination of sandy beaches anda rocky coastline the are plenty of opportunities for walking and fossiking.

Closer to the property there is a general store (open 7 days) with petrol and gas supplies and, at nearby Helena Bay, a gallery featuring quality local art with a café adjacent.

Oakura feels like another world but is, in fact, only about 50 minutes drive on sealed roads from all the city conveniences – restaurants, cinemas, theatre, library, supermarkets and the airport. Whangarei also offers several golf courses, gymnasiums and other sporting facilities and venues.


Oakura Bay and surrounding area

Local Business

Boat Charter

Oakura Fish, Dive or Cruise
Justin Smith
0800 OAKURA (0800-625872) or
+64 (9) 433 6877
www.oakura.net.nz

Oakura Bay Cruise
Mike & Barbara Austin
0800 FISH NORTHLAND 0800-347 466 or
+64 (9) 4336669
www.escape.to/oakurabay

Fishing Supplies

Oakura Bait & Tackle
Extensive range of fishing gear, bait, dive fills and basic foodstuffs.
(0) 9 4336 581

Local Store

Oakura Bay Store
Supplying a range of food stuffs and groceries, wine and beer, bits and pieces of general hardware, petrol, oil, diesel and BBQ LPG. Also acts as the local post office.
(0) 9 4336 888

Helena Bay Gallery & Cafe

The Helena Bay Gallery on the road to Oakura specialises in contemporary Maori and Pacific art, sculpture and graphics.
(0) 9 4339 616
www.galleryhelenabay.co.nz

The Helena Bay Cafe, run by Germans Julia and Uwe and offers great coffee and european style food with a spectacular outlook.
(0) 9 4339 934
http://www.galleryhelenabay.co.nz/cafe.html