intermediate
Whangarei Heads, North Island, New Zealand
Taurikura Bay
Taurikura Bay in the Whangarei Heads offers scenic ocean swimming with moderate conditions and sandy beaches suitable for intermediate swimmers. The bay is well-protected from southerly swells, making it more reliable than exposed coastal spots. Check the marine forecast for northerly swell conditions before visiting.

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Taurikura Bay
-35.8275, 174.5284
Details
- Location
- Whangarei Heads, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -35.8275, 174.5284