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Otaketake

Otaketake is a beach in Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty.

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Otaketake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Otaketake

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Otaketake: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Otaketake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -37.53012, 177.18750. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Otaketake?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Otaketake?

    Nearby: Te Paepae o Aotea (Volkner Rocks) Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Te Paepae o Aotea (viewpoint, 10 km), Wairaka statue (fort, 61 km), Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park (sanctuary, 64 km), Papatea Bay (beach, 75 km), Te Awapuia Bay (beach, 1 km).

    Is Otaketake worth visiting?

    Otaketake is listed as a notable beach in Bay of Plenty on Spotwander.