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Naturism in New Zealand: Nude Beaches, Resorts and More

NudistMap lists 29 naturist places in New Zealand, covering nude beaches, nudist resorts, naturist campgrounds and saunas. 2 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 3 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in Auckland, Otago and Wellington. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 14°C (57°F).

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All naturist places in New Zealand

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  1. 1Pāpāmoa Beach nude beach · Bay of PlentyToleratedSea 15°C in August
  2. 2Lake Kaniere nude beach · West CoastListed
  3. 3Uretiti Beach nude beach · Northland · best FebruaryToleratedSea 15°C in August
  4. 4Carters Beach nude beach · West CoastListedSea 13°C in August
  5. 5Victory Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
  6. 6Smaills Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
  7. 7Sandfly Bay naturist park or area · OtagoListed
  8. 8Pohutukawa Bay nude beach · Auckland · best FebruaryToleratedSea 14°C in August
  9. 9Wellington Naturist Club nudist resort · WellingtonNaturist only
  10. 10Mapoutahi naturist park or area · OtagoListed
  11. 11Allans Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
  12. 12Boulder Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
  13. 13Whareakeake nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
  14. 14Pineglades Naturist Club nudist resort · CanterburyCustomary
  15. 15Peka Peka Beach nude beach · WellingtonClothing optionalSea 13°C in August
  16. 16Ōpoutere Beach nude beach · WaikatoToleratedSea 15°C in August
  17. 17Saint Leonards Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  18. 18Waitata Beach nude beach · NorthlandOfficialSea 16°C in August
  19. 19Tapotupotu Bay Beach nude beach · NorthlandToleratedSea 15°C in August
  20. 20Ladies Bay Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  21. 21Kaueranga Valley nude beach · WaikatoToleratedSea 13°C in August
  22. 22Little Palm Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  23. 23Orpheus Bay nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  24. 24Waikanae Beach nude beach · WellingtonClothing optionalSea 13°C in August
  25. 25Te Horo Beach nude beach · WellingtonClothing optionalSea 13°C in August
  26. 26Little Onetangi nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  27. 27Auckland Sun Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
  28. 28Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
  29. 29Ototoka Beach nude beach · Manawatū-WhanganuiTolerated

Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.

Frequently asked questions

How many naturist places are in New Zealand?

NudistMap currently lists 29 naturist places in New Zealand. 2 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known naturist places in New Zealand?

The most documented are Pāpāmoa Beach, Lake Kaniere, Uretiti Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.

When is the sea warm enough for swimming in New Zealand?

The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.

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