Best beaches in Matauri Bay

2 ranked beaches in Matauri Bay, Northland

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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Matauri Bay Beach

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Sweeping white-sand bay near the Cavalli Islands and a Northland classic.

7.0

Te Ngaere Bay Beach

Sheltered bay near Matauri with a strong local campground and swimming identity.

7.0

What makes Matauri Bay's beaches stand out?

Matauri Bay 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 Matauri Bay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.