Notable beach · Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Ota Point

Ota Point is a beach in Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty.

Ota Point: 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 Ota Point

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 Ota Point: tips

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

How to reach Ota Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -37.61024, 176.41453. 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 Ota Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ota Point?

    Nearby: Astrolabe Reef (beach, 10 km), MV Rena (fort, 10 km), Newdicks Beach (beach, 20 km), Mount Maunganui (viewpoint, 27 km), Tauranga Harbour (beach, 37 km), Kauri Point (beach, 50 km).

    Is Ota Point worth visiting?

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