Best beaches in Golden Bay

1 ranked beach in Golden Bay, Tasman

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 Golden Bay

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Taupo Point Beach
A remote Golden Bay beach reached from Wainui Bay with headland views and low crowds.

7.0

What makes Golden Bay's beaches stand out?

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