Located at the southern end of the Kūaotunu Peninsula and 20 min North of Whitianga. Mostly undeveloped and occupied by holiday homes, Otama is a long white sandy beach great for swimming and surfing.
The dunes and wetland nature reserve around Otama are protected and managed by the Otama community.
Directions: From Kūaotunu turn off SH25 on to Black Jack Road and follow the sealed road till you reach the beach front. Further on from this point is Opito Beach.
NOTE: This beach is not patrolled by Surf Life Saving NZ and can be effected by dangerous condition.
Check our local patrolled beaches https://www.safeswim.org.nz/
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