Ruakaka Beach, Whangarei: Address, Ruakaka Beach Reviews: 4.5/5
Ruakaka Beach
Ruakaka Beach
4.5
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Restaurants
13 within 5 kms
The Bach Cafe
41
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • New Zealand • Vegetarian Friendly
Spice Route Indian Restaurant
110
1.4 km$$ - $$$ • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Estuary Takeaways
22
1.3 km$$ - $$$ • Pizza • Seafood • Fast food
Ruakaka Tavern
8
2 km$$ - $$$
Ainga
1
2.5 kmSouthwestern • Fusion • Japanese Fusion
Two Birds Cafe
17
3.8 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • New Zealand
Country Bake
2
3.7 km$ • Cafe • European
Porthouse Bar & Eatery
84
4.1 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • European • Pub
Kebab and Pizza Factory
1
3.9 km$ • Pizza • Turkish
Madly Thai
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4.1 km$$ - $$$
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6 within 10 kms
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L0ve2Travel002
Johannesburg, South Africa18 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
If you are looking for white sandy beaches and a perfect swimming beach - ruakaka is the place to be. It’s a beautiful stretch of beach! Highly recommended
Written 11 September 2021
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Natalie M
Whangarei, New Zealand6 contributions
Feb 2020
Still my fav beach to go to at this point, popular but not over crowded at all. water is calm and incredibly blue. love going with just my partner and/or friends. cant wait to go back. NJM
Written 14 June 2020
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Sharronr5b
Ellerslie, New Zealand362 contributions
Feb 2020
In all my years of living here I have never visited. Took the children camping at local grounds and got to visit the beach. The beach was lovely . Stunning views around, beautiful sand and kids had a blast.
Can't wait to return
Can't wait to return
Written 9 March 2020
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Luke Fleming
Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand1 contribution
Dec 2019
Spent the summer of 2019/2020 in Ruakaka. Nice place, good people, the beach is super nice with it's long white sandy shore. Good little waves and safe for little kids.
Not crowded and highly recommended.
Not crowded and highly recommended.
Written 29 January 2020
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Caprice S
Glenfield, New Zealand8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Well worth the visit the huge models accompanying the show are incredible the cafe wasn't open over the whole Christmas New Year area but that was my only criticism
Written 2 January 2020
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Janis G
Matakana, New Zealand77 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
If you like fine white sand as far as you can see this beach is for you. We ran our dog there a few days ago and it was deserted. If you like masses of people and a beach lines with cafes and resorts - then this won't suit you!
Written 18 May 2019
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jlkm
Nashua, NH112 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Super-soft sand... no rocks... no seaweed. A perfect beach for swimming, lounging, and long walks. Parking for about twenty cars.
Written 13 May 2019
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KRIndiatrip
Whangarei, New Zealand82 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Great beach, white sand, clean and tidy but no shade on hot days, good parking and dog access. Great little cafe in car park .
Written 8 May 2019
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Ayeshal R
Queenstown, New Zealand24 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Ruakaka is a very example of what a beach should be. White sand, warm water and kids friendly. Spectacular.
Written 20 April 2019
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STELLA08Auckland
Auckland Central, New Zealand414 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
The beach goes for miles - lots of white sand & nice outlook with little islands & estuary down one end. Really feels like you're away from everyone & everything.
Written 11 April 2019
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