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Nude Beaches in New Zealand

NudistMap lists 23 nude beaches in New Zealand, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. 1 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 2 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).

Nude Beaches by region

All nude beaches 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. 7Pohutukawa Bay nude beach · Auckland · best FebruaryToleratedSea 14°C in August
  8. 8Allans Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
  9. 9Boulder Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
  10. 10Whareakeake nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
  11. 11Peka Peka Beach nude beach · WellingtonClothing optionalSea 13°C in August
  12. 12Ōpoutere Beach nude beach · WaikatoToleratedSea 15°C in August
  13. 13Saint Leonards Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  14. 14Waitata Beach nude beach · NorthlandOfficialSea 16°C in August
  15. 15Tapotupotu Bay Beach nude beach · NorthlandToleratedSea 15°C in August
  16. 16Ladies Bay Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  17. 17Kaueranga Valley nude beach · WaikatoToleratedSea 13°C in August
  18. 18Little Palm Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  19. 19Orpheus Bay nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  20. 20Waikanae Beach nude beach · WellingtonClothing optionalSea 13°C in August
  21. 21Te Horo Beach nude beach · WellingtonClothing optionalSea 13°C in August
  22. 22Little Onetangi nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
  23. 23Ototoka 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 nude beaches are in New Zealand?

NudistMap currently lists 23 nude beaches in New Zealand. 1 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known nude beaches 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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