Uretiti Beach, New Zealand - Tolerated Nude Beach

Uretiti Beach, 38km south of Whangarei and 5 km north of Waipu, is the most popular of New Zealand's Northland beaches and suitable for families. Nudes tend to favour the southern parts of the beach although this is entirely voluntary as there is no specific law against nudism in New Zealand. There is a Department of Conservation campsite in the Uretiti Recreation Reserve, about 20 minutes walk from the beach (nudity is not allowed within the camp). Nude events, hosted by a local group called Jaybirds, are scheduled for December and again in February's National Naturist Week.

Map showing coast around Waipu
Map of Uretiti Beach location

URETITI BEACH NUDE REPORTS:

1. There is an great report on Uretiti Beach here on the excellent Nudism in NZ website which contains many more reports from New Zealand's nude beaches.


2. Nude beach reports for Uretiti Beach and other beaches in the Northland area can be found here on the Natural Friends' Network. There are also some excellent photos of the area.


3. From State Highway 1, 6 km north of Waipu, North of Auckland, turn into the Uretiti Beach Recreation Reserve. Big camping ground among pine trees. No dogs, no open fires. Petrol and stores at Waipu or Ruakaka, 3 km further on. Recent attempts for people to go nude in the (mixed nudist and non-nudist) camp ground has been discouraged by rangers. - The Free Beach Group


4. PLEASE SEND BEACH REPORTS TO reports@nude-beach-guide.com - THANKS !