Guidebook for Oakura

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Guidebook for Oakura

Drinks & Nightlife

Iconic pub with a great restaurant.
18 locals recommend
Butlers Reef Restaurant, Bar and Function Venue
1133 South Rd
18 locals recommend
Iconic pub with a great restaurant.

Food Scene

Great Mexican food in a laid back atmosphere right on the beach front over summer. Located in the main street during the winter months. A local favourite!!
Holy Guacamole
1145 The keyhole
Great Mexican food in a laid back atmosphere right on the beach front over summer. Located in the main street during the winter months. A local favourite!!
Beautiful pizzas right on the beach!!
19 locals recommend
Black Sand Pizzeria and Bistro
1 Tasman Parade
19 locals recommend
Beautiful pizzas right on the beach!!
Now located on the main street. Great coffee and amazing french pastries - made by a real live Frenchman!!
16 locals recommend
High Tide Cafe
1136b South Rd
16 locals recommend
Now located on the main street. Great coffee and amazing french pastries - made by a real live Frenchman!!
Outstanding food in an outstanding location. A must do if looking for a quality dining experience. Reasonably priced.
12 locals recommend
The Vineyard Bistro @ Okurukuru
738 Surf Hwy
12 locals recommend
Outstanding food in an outstanding location. A must do if looking for a quality dining experience. Reasonably priced.

Parks & Nature

2 minutes walk away!!
13 locals recommend
Oakura
13 locals recommend
2 minutes walk away!!
Hiking trails for every level of experience. Try the iconic Pouakai Crossing - one of the best one day walks in NZ. Please check weather conditions before heading up.
15 locals recommend
Egmont National Park
15 locals recommend
Hiking trails for every level of experience. Try the iconic Pouakai Crossing - one of the best one day walks in NZ. Please check weather conditions before heading up.
5 minute drive away. Great hiking trail to the top of the Kaitake Ranges with amazing views up and down the coast and also over Mt Taranaki and the Pouakai Ranges. 3 hours there and back.
6 locals recommend
Lucy's Gully Picnic Ground
6 locals recommend
5 minute drive away. Great hiking trail to the top of the Kaitake Ranges with amazing views up and down the coast and also over Mt Taranaki and the Pouakai Ranges. 3 hours there and back.
One of the best inner city parks in NZ. A must see while in the district. Do not miss it when the Festival Of The Lights is on over summer!!
130 locals recommend
Pukekura Park
10 Fillis St
130 locals recommend
One of the best inner city parks in NZ. A must see while in the district. Do not miss it when the Festival Of The Lights is on over summer!!
15 minute climb to the top gives 360 degree views over New Plymouth, the mountain and up and down the coast. A must do while in the area. Wear shoes!
55 locals recommend
Paritutu Rock
Centennial Drive
55 locals recommend
15 minute climb to the top gives 360 degree views over New Plymouth, the mountain and up and down the coast. A must do while in the area. Wear shoes!
World Class botanical gardens. Beautiful 20 minute drive away.
51 locals recommend
Pukeiti
2290 Carrington Rd
51 locals recommend
World Class botanical gardens. Beautiful 20 minute drive away.

Shopping

Has pretty much everything you need!! 7 minute walk .
11 locals recommend
Four Square Oakura
1129 South Rd
11 locals recommend
Has pretty much everything you need!! 7 minute walk .
Great selection of local arts and souvenirs.
The Crafty Fox
1145 Surf Hwy
Great selection of local arts and souvenirs.

Entertainment & Activities

18 hole golf course with amazing views over the Kaitake Ranges. Non club members welcome. Golf clubs available
Kaitake Golf Club
1340 South Road
18 hole golf course with amazing views over the Kaitake Ranges. Non club members welcome. Golf clubs available
One of the best surf spots in NZ. This is just one of many breaks on Surf Highway 45. Just need to explore!!
Stent Road
Stent Road
One of the best surf spots in NZ. This is just one of many breaks on Surf Highway 45. Just need to explore!!
The best concert venue in New Zealand without a doubt!! The Womad Festival is held here every March. Cat Stevens playing here December 2017. 15 minute drive away.
22 locals recommend
TSB Bowl of BROOKLANDS
Brooklands Park Drive
22 locals recommend
The best concert venue in New Zealand without a doubt!! The Womad Festival is held here every March. Cat Stevens playing here December 2017. 15 minute drive away.
All Blacks vs Argentina Sept 9th 2017. 12 minute drive away.
Taranaki
All Blacks vs Argentina Sept 9th 2017. 12 minute drive away.
Family friendly boat tour around the islands of New Plymouth. Also a starting point for the Coastal Walkway. Bike hire available.
18 locals recommend
Chaddy's Charters
Ocean View Parade
18 locals recommend
Family friendly boat tour around the islands of New Plymouth. Also a starting point for the Coastal Walkway. Bike hire available.
Indoor and outdoor pools, diving boards and hydro slides.
15 locals recommend
Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
8-16 Tisch Ave
15 locals recommend
Indoor and outdoor pools, diving boards and hydro slides.

Arts & Culture

Free entry
125 locals recommend
Len Lye Centre
42 Queen St
125 locals recommend
Free entry
On the Coastal Walkway.
26 locals recommend
The Wind Wand
26 locals recommend
On the Coastal Walkway.
Free Entry to a great museum.
78 locals recommend
Puke Ariki
1 Ariki St
78 locals recommend
Free Entry to a great museum.

Sightseeing

Short drive away. Local Maori historical spot.
Koru Hill Pa Road
Short drive away. Local Maori historical spot.
A 10km long walkway that hugs the waterfront. Plenty of places to stop for coffee, drinks food etc. Bike hire is available at Chaddy's Charters.
46 locals recommend
Coastal Walkway Foreshore
46 locals recommend
A 10km long walkway that hugs the waterfront. Plenty of places to stop for coffee, drinks food etc. Bike hire is available at Chaddy's Charters.