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New Zealand · Chatham Islands

Best beaches in Matarakau

1 ranked beach in Matarakau, Chatham Islands

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Matarakau

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    Matarakau Beach

    North-east Chatham Island beach with open sand and a quiet local-coast feel.

    7.0

What makes Matarakau's beaches stand out?

Matarakau sits in Chatham Islands, New Zealand and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Matarakau or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.