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New Zealand · Northland

Best beaches in Kerikeri

2 ranked beaches in Kerikeri, Northland

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 Kerikeri

  1. 1

    Opito Bay Beach

    Sheltered Kerikeri Inlet beach suited to relaxed swimming and picnics.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Pataua North Beach

    Estuary and ocean-side beach settlement with a relaxed Northland holiday feel.

    7.0

What makes Kerikeri's beaches stand out?

Kerikeri sits in Northland, New Zealand and is home to 2 ranked beaches 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 Kerikeri or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.