Bream Bay Must-Do's

Bream Bay includes the bay itself, as well as the surrounding communities of Waipū, Waipū Cove, Langs Beach, Ding Bay, Ruakākā, Marsden Cove, One Tree Point, Marsden Point and Takahiwai, many of which boast glorious white-sand beaches.

Bream Bay © NorthlandNZ

Langs Beach - Quieter than Waipū Beach, 5km to the north, Langs Beach is just as pretty and popular for swimming. Be careful if the conditions are poor.

Ruakākā Beach - Long, white and silky soft, this beach is easy on the eye and a mecca for surfing, swimming, fishing and watersports. There’s also a children’s playground and those looking to gather shellfish will find plenty.

Marsden Cove - Drive 12 minutes north of Ruakākā Beach to find Marsden Cove. Arguably Whangārei’s most desirable neighbourhood, spend time by the laid-back marine village to see why.

Ding Bay - Always worth a visit, this bay is small, golden and it’s not uncommon to spy dolphins splashing about in the sea.

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One Tree Point - Occupying the Southern Head of Whangārei Harbour, this slick coastal hub is all about R&R, with a dreamy white-sand beach and a 9-hole golf course.

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