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New Zealand · Taranaki

Best beaches in Manaia

1 ranked beach in Manaia, Taranaki

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 Manaia

  1. 1

    Kaupokonui Beach

    Quiet beach and river-mouth camping area on the South Taranaki coast.

    7.0

What makes Manaia's beaches stand out?

Manaia sits in Taranaki, 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 Manaia or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.