Ruakākā Beach Reserve
Key facts
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Facilities & details
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Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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Ruakākā is a small town on Bream Bay, in Whangarei District in the north of New Zealand, around 30 kilometres south of central Whangārei. Originally a small beachside community, Ruakākā saw development in the 1980s due to expansion of nearby Marsden Point, New Zealand's sole oil refinery. A recently established timber processing plant at Marsden Point has further stimulated growth.
clothing-optional beach in New Zealand
Marsden Point Oil Refinery was an oil refinery located at Marsden Point, Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand, which operated from 1964 to 2022. It was the only significant oil refinery in New Zealand, and was owned and operated by the New Zealand Refining Company (later Refining NZ, then Channel Infrastructure), a consortium of oil companies. The refinery was shut down in 2022 and dismantled. The po
mountain in Northland, New Zealand
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Oasis Store
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Four Square- FreshChoice
⛽ Fuel
- GAS
Caltex Marsden Point Diesel Stop- G.A.S.
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bach Cafe
- Italian Cafe
- Two Birds Restaurant
➕ Medical
- Bream Bay Medical Centre
- Doctors
- Pharmacy
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Swimming pool
- Sports
🏧 ATM & bank
Westpac
ANZ- ATM
Weather
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Ruakākā Beach Reserve?
Ruakākā Beach Reserve is free to camp at.
Can I pitch a tent at Ruakākā Beach Reserve?
No, tent camping isn't allowed here.
Is there drinking water at Ruakākā Beach Reserve?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at Ruakākā Beach Reserve?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Ruakākā Beach Reserve?
Yes, showers are available.
Are there electrical hookups at Ruakākā Beach Reserve?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Ruakākā Beach Reserve?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at Ruakākā Beach Reserve?
No dump station is available.
Is Ruakākā Beach Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it's wheelchair accessible.
How many sites does Ruakākā Beach Reserve have?
Ruakākā Beach Reserve has around 6 pitches.
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