SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure - from 26 Feb until 27 March (open for 6 days over Easter). Alternative route via Mangawhai.

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BEACH FRONT ACCOMMODATION

With over 15 kilometres of soft sand and blue ocean at your doorstep, Ruakaka Beach is the perfect backdrop for your Kiwi holiday. From relaxing and unwinding at the beach, to getting into some of the best surf and outdoor sports in New Zealand. Treat yourself to some time off at Ruakaka Beach Front Motel.

Ruakaka Beach Front Motel's two bedroom upstairs unit at dawn

Rooms & rates

Choose from 18 self-contained units — 11 of them with views of the Bream Bay coastline.
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The view from Ruakaka Beach Front Motel's upstairs units at dawn.

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STAY WITH US AT RUAKAKA BEACH

Ruakaka Beach is peaceful and welcoming with beautiful lagoon blue ocean and beautiful white sand.

Fishing at Ruakaka Beach

Fishing

The snapper are queuing up in the Whangarei Harbour, waiting for you! There is great fishing with popular spots in the harbour. Go out on a fishing charter for the day with Bream Bay Charters.

Ruakaka Beach, Northland, New Zealand

Relaxing

Wide sweeping sands and gentle rolling surf make it a favourite place to go. Perfect with companions, kids, or just on your own for a quiet therapeutic walk down the soft sandy shore.

Surfing at Ruakaka Beach, Northland

Surfing

There are several peaks down the beach between Marsden Point and Ruakaka, producing left and right handers. Find a bar break at the mouth of the Ruakaka River. A good variety of fun waves on offer.

waipu caves farm park

Adventuring

There are so many activities in the area including Waipu Caves, Piroa Falls, and Ruakaka Kayaking. All only a short drive from the motel.

An ultimate beach Experience

Ruakaka Beach is yet to be developed and is considered one of the most pristine, untouched beaches in New Zealand. And it's right at your doorstep!

Escape

Take in all the water sports, camping and hiking trails that the Bay has to offer.

unwind

Have as much time to yourself as you want, along 15 kilometres of untouched sand.

Enjoy

Go out and enjoy Northland's culture, events, dining, and experiences.

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ACTIVITIES IN the area

There's plenty to do up North, take your pick or create your own fun!

  • ruakaka surf club

    Find a bar break at the mouth of the River. A good variety of fun waves on offer. Good for all levels of surfer.

  • Restaurants & markets

    Located in the area are lots of Northland's best dining cafes, and regular local farmer's markets.

  • waipu golf course

    This naturally sand-based course presents the golfer with great challenges and outstanding panoramas.

  • kayak, wakeboard, skydive

    Watersports are available nearby, furnishing you with everything from wakeboards to parachutes.

  • art, events & culture

    Check out art galleries, museums and events to learn about heritage and contemporary culture in the area.

  • caves & waterfalls

    Waipu Caves, Piroa Falls, and Brynderwyn Walkway are all a short distance away and offer stunning sights.

  • fishing charters

    Take a boat out for the day and catch the best of Whangarei, while enjoying a cold beverage on the ocean.

  • whangarei racetrack

    Meetups, events and races make the racetrack a buzzing place to go for a great spectacle.

  • massage & beauty

    Want to pamper yourself with massages and beauty treatments in town? Give us a call and we can assist.

The only east coast beachfront accomodation north of auckland.

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discovered by captain james cook

15km

length of bream bay beach

230

boat berth at NEARBY marsden cove

90min

drive from auckland