Notable beach · Western Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Opunui Point

Opunui Point is a beach in Western Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty.

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Opunui 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 Opunui 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 Opunui Point: tips

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

How to reach Opunui Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -37.63924, 176.10736. 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 Opunui Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Opunui Point?

    Nearby: Mount Maunganui (viewpoint, 7 km), Tauranga Harbour (beach, 9 km), Kauri Point (beach, 22 km), Ōngare Point (beach, 25 km), Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park (sanctuary, 27 km), Kaimai Range (viewpoint, 28 km).

    Is Opunui Point worth visiting?

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