Pukerua Bay Beach

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pukerua Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Pukerua Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Pukerua Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

The region of Pukerua Bay Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

• On the territory of the national park / reserve

Pukerua Bay Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

• Beachgoers with pets

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pukerua Bay Beach.

There are 17 places to stay in the Pukerua Bay Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Pukerua Bay Beach include:

• Matai Huka Boutique Accommodation
• Belmont Motor Lodge
• Finns Paekakariki

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

• The Big Bach
• Observation Holiday Home
• Brony's Beachfront-Short and Long Term Stays

The Pukerua Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

The month with the highest temperature in Pukerua Bay Beach is February. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Pukerua Bay Beach (North island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pukerua Bay Beach (North island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.