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Ruakaka Beach, Whangarei

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stevelamb7777

Huge long beach with soft white sand .great surf club and safe swimming between the flags , very safe clean estuary for children1/2 way down the beach . Beach can be dangerous as it is a surf beach an... more »
RelaxedBoatie

A beach where if you turn up to eat your takeaways you won't get pested by anything or anyone. If you have a 4x4 even better then you can drive down by the water and not get stuck. more »
old_romantics_2000

Just outside of Whangeri but you have to leave the main road and turn down minor roads. The beach was almost empty when we arrived mid day. We stopped our camper van for lunch and a paddle. A great pl... more »

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