Photo of Okiwi Bay Beach with light fine pebble surface

Photo of Okiwi Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Okiwi Bay Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Okiwi Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Okiwi Bay Beach and the settlement

Photo of Okiwi Bay Beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Okiwi Bay Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.3

Good

Okiwi Bay Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Okiwi Bay Beach?

There are 1 places to stay in the Okiwi Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Okiwi Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2083141&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Lodge At Te Rawa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9164384&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cable Bay Farm</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9354968&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Thirsty Weta Belvue - Havelock Holiday Home</a></li></ul>

Rai Valley, New Zealand

#4 out of 10 in Marlborough

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Fully waves protected Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Okiwi Bay • 0.1 km

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About

Okiwi Bay Beach is located on the Cook Strait (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 10 beaches in the Marlborough region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Okiwi Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Okiwi Bay Beach is located in Marlborough region (Folly island sub-region) within Okiwi Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the South island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+9 ^o C +4 ^o C

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+11 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Okiwi Bay • 0.1 km

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Stays nearby

3 accomodations nearby

21.1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

The Lodge At Te Rawa

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Okiwi Bay • 21.2km from center

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21.4km from the beach

8 Very good

Cable Bay Farm

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Okiwi Bay • 21.3km from center

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Thirsty Weta Belvue - Havelock Holiday Home

23.1km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Thirsty Weta Belvue - Havelock Holiday Home

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Located at nearest locality

Okiwi Bay • 23.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Okiwi Bay Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Okiwi Bay Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Okiwi Bay • 160m

Transport

Airport

PCN • 36.2km

Bus Station

Rai Valley • 14.4km

Train Station

Wakefield Quay Station • 34.7km

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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7.3 Good

Iain Laslett

8 Very good

Very small and scenic area with lots of frogs. I think they are frogs, never saw one but could hear them

Carl K

10 Exceptional

Unbelievable view

Rebekah Rossiter

10 Exceptional

Nice little reserve. There’s a pond with frogs, a playground for the kids and a toilet.

Dave Vass

10 Exceptional

Recommended to all

Penny Chapman

10 Exceptional

Beautiful

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Okiwi Bay Beach?

The Okiwi Bay Beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Okiwi Bay Beach?

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

Is the Okiwi Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

Okiwi Bay Beach is fully protected from waves.

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

Is the Okiwi Bay Beach good for families?

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

Is the Okiwi Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

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.

What are the key audiences of Okiwi Bay Beach?

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

Campers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Okiwi Bay Beach?

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

What is the closest accommodation to the Okiwi Bay Beach?

There are 1 places to stay in the Okiwi Bay Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

Thirsty Weta Belvue - Havelock Holiday Home

How far is the Okiwi Bay Beach from parking?

The Okiwi 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Okiwi Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Okiwi Bay Beach is January. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Okiwi Bay Beach (South 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Okiwi Bay Beach (South island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Okiwi Bay Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.