Bream Bay Walk, Northland

December 2025

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December 2025

There is 6km of uninterrupted beach walking ahead. Photo: Rob Bates
From Ruakākā, the sweeping curve of Bream Bay almost demands to be walked and will not disappoint. From Ruakākā Beach car park, a climb up the dune boardwalk reveals the full sweep of Bream Bay. With Bream Head to the north and Paepae-o-Tu/Bream Tail headland marking its southern end, the bay is guarded by the Hen […]

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