The black sands of Oakura Beach stretch from the mouth of the Okura River to the Timaru River. In 2007 Okura Beach became one of the first Blue Flag Beaches in New Zealand and one of the most popular swimming beaches in Taranaki. The beach is on an exposed break reef that offers left and right waves, making it perfect for surfing when the waves are good. The beach is patrolled by the New Plymoth Old Boys Swimming and Surf Life Saving Club on weekends and holidays in the summer months.
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The black sands of Oakura Beach stretch from the mouth of the Okura River to the Timaru River. In 2007 Okura Beach became one of the first Blue Flag Beaches in New Zealand and one of the most popular swimming beaches in Taranaki. The beach is on an exposed break reef that offers left and right waves, making it perfect for surfing when the waves are good. The beach is patrolled by the New Plymoth Old Boys Swimming and Surf Life Saving Club on weekends and holidays in the summer months.
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