Opoutama Beach, or Blue Bay as it's often called, is a freedom camping spot on the Mahia Peninsula. The beach is a white sandy one, safe for swimming, relaxing, picnics, walking and surfing if the conditions are right. At certain times of the year, weather permitting, it is possible to observe dolphins frolicking in the surf. There are public toilets in the turnaround bay at Blue Bay
The Blue Bay camping area is open for all camping, while along Opoutama Ormond drive, there are multiple small parking areas along the beach for fully self-contained vehicles only
To reach Opoutama Beach take SH 2 heading towards Gisborne. At Nuhaka, continue straight ahead towards Opoutama and Mahia. Just over the railway lines turn right. This will take you to the beach access.
Opoutama Beach
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