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Ōpunake Beach and lake
Ōpunake, Taranaki
Sheltered west-coast beach beside a small lake, with a patrolled summer swim and easy parking.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
Ōpunake sits in a bay that is calmer than much of the Taranaki coast, with black sand and a small lake right by the beach. It is a good place to stop, swim and let kids loose on the playground.
Good to know
- Check lifeguard patrol dates before swimming
- Stop at the Peter Snell statue in town
- Open
- Summer
- Getting there
- Sealed road, beachfront parking
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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