Pataua Must-Do's

TOP TIP: Pataua North is separated from Pataua South by a scenic footbridge arching over the estuary.

Castaway Beach - In north Pataua and also named The Dumping Beach because the waves put on an epic display for surfers.

Beach at Pataua © Getty Images

Jumping Beach - A strange phenomenon and a spectacle at high tide when a giant ledge of sand forms under the water on the estuary. You’ll need to jump, or you’ll go from knee deep to head depth in one alarming footstep.

REST & RELAX IN NGUNGURU

Sea, sand and serenity, press the reset button in Ngunguru, the easy-going estuary village favoured for its watersports. Amble along the waterfront and grab a bite to eat, improve your game at the golf course or take a kayak onto the lagoon to poke around the mangroves and spot seabirds.

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