Best beaches in Himatangi Beach

2 ranked beaches in Himatangi Beach, Manawatū-Whanganui

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

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Himatangi Beach

One of the region’s most established beach settlements and a key Manawatū holiday beach.

7.0

Pukenui Beach

Quiet dune-backed stretch south of Himatangi that supports granular local discovery without duplicating the main beach.

7.0

What makes Himatangi Beach's beaches stand out?

Himatangi Beach sits in Manawatū-Whanganui, 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 Himatangi Beach or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.