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Best Place at the Beach

Otaki Beach is gorgeous, we are extremely lucky to have this on our doorstep! There are so many parts of the beach that it's almost impossible to choose your favourite.  I'm not sure I can choose, which is why I'm putting it to you? What is your favourite area of the beach? 

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The Sand Dunes

The sand dunes to the north of the Waitohu Stream, this part of beach is wild an rugged with drift wood, rolling sand dunes, wild grasses and the Waitahu stream. Dig your toes in the warm sand and gaze along this stretch of beautiful coastline. Remember, only leave your footprints behind. You might also like to read Whoever you are with, enjoy the view

Waitohu Stream

The Waitohu Stream is a great place to swim and play. With a gentle stream and rolling sand dunes it’s perfect for swimming playing in the dunes or watching the wildlife. You might also like to read Splashing About at Otaki Beach

The River Mouth

Otaki River Mouth is loved by the local community for fishing, walking, swimming, camping and boating. It's a beautiful river and provides locals, visitors and wildlife with a beautiful place to visit or live. You might also like to read Why I'll never wear a striped top to the beach again.

The Beach Front

There is a lot to do at Otaki Beach, building sandcastles, playing beach volleyball, collecting pipi, fishing, picnic's, swimming and sun bathing. You might also like to read My fishing trip with poppa.

The South end of Otaki Beach

Like many beaches on the magnificent Kapiti Coast, Otaki Beach is wide, long and gently sloping into the sea. With golden sand and a huge collection of drift wood there is a place for everyone. You might also like to read Discovering Te Horo Beach





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