Notable beach · Kaipara, Northland
Owhareao Point
Owhareao Point is a beach in Kaipara, Northland.
Owhareao 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 Owhareao 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.
How to reach Owhareao Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -36.23944, 174.19953. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Owhareao Point
- Arapaoa River · beach · Northland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Kauri Museum · museum · Kaipara · ~15 km · Must-see
- Aurora · fort · Northland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Tokatoka · viewpoint · Kaipara · ~36 km · Must-see
- Paraua Rapids · river spot · Auckland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Tarakihi Rapids · river spot · Auckland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Atuanui / Mount Auckland · viewpoint · Auckland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Waipu Museum · museum · Whangārei · ~45 km · Must-see
- Te Ārai Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mangawhai Harbour · beach · Kaipara · ~46 km · Must-see
- Uretiti Beach · beach · Northland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Omeru Falls · waterfall · Auckland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rainbow Warrier Masts · attraction · Kaipara · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ripirō Beach · beach · Kaipara · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bream Bay · beach · Northland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lime kiln · fort · Auckland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Warkworth Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Warkworth and District Museum · museum · Auckland · ~58 km · Must-see
Other beaches & coast near Owhareao Point
- Arapaoa River · beach · Northland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mangawhai Harbour · beach · Kaipara · ~46 km · Must-see
- Uretiti Beach · beach · Northland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Ripirō Beach · beach · Kaipara · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bream Bay · beach · Northland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pākiri Beach · beach · Auckland · ~60 km · Must-see
- Whāngateau Harbour · beach · Auckland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Marsden Point · beach · Whangārei · ~65 km · Must-see
- One Tree Point · beach · Whangārei · ~65 km · Must-see
- Baddeleys Beach · beach · Auckland · ~65 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Owhareao Point safe to swim today?
No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Owhareao Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Owhareao Point?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Owhareao Point?
Nearby: Arapaoa River (beach, 10 km), Kauri Museum (museum, 15 km), Aurora (fort, 25 km), Tokatoka (viewpoint, 36 km), Paraua Rapids (river spot, 39 km), Tarakihi Rapids (river spot, 40 km).
Is Owhareao Point worth visiting?
Owhareao Point is listed as a notable beach in Northland on Spotwander.