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New Zealand · West Coast

Best beaches in Karamea

4 ranked beaches in Karamea, West Coast

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 Karamea

  1. 1

    Gentle Annie Beach

    Quiet estuary-side beach near Karamea with a known local campground identity.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Karamea Beach

    Northern gateway beach with wild Tasman Sea character and long empty sands.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Kohaihai Beach

    Remote beach at the Heaphy Track end, valuable for adventure-travel coverage.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Scott Beach

    Wild Kahurangi coast beach near Kohaihai, distinct enough for discovery users.

    7.0

What makes Karamea's beaches stand out?

Karamea sits in West Coast, New Zealand and is home to 4 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 Karamea or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.